Troubleshooting Path of Exile 2 PC Freezing Issues
Path of Exile 2, the highly anticipated sequel from Grinding Gear Games, offers a Diablo-like experience, but some players are encountering frustrating PC freezes. These freezes can range from in-game stutters to complete system lockups requiring a hard reset. While a developer patch is awaited, several workarounds can mitigate these issues.
Initial Troubleshooting Steps:
Several in-game settings adjustments may resolve the problem:
- Graphics API: Experiment with switching between Vulkan and DirectX 11.
- V-Sync: Disable V-Sync in the game's graphics settings.
- Multithreading: Deactivate multithreading in the graphics options.
Advanced Solution (Requires Manual Intervention):
If the above steps fail, a more involved method, suggested by Steam user svzanghi, offers a temporary fix:
- Launch the Game: Start Path of Exile 2.
- Open Task Manager: Access your PC's Task Manager (usually Ctrl+Shift+Esc). Click the "Details" tab.
- Adjust Affinity: Right-click on the
POE2.exeprocess. Select "Set Affinity." - Disable Cores: Uncheck the boxes for CPU 0 and CPU 1.
This workaround prevents complete system freezes, allowing you to force-quit the game via Task Manager and relaunch without a full PC reboot. However, this process must be repeated each time you launch the game.
For further Path of Exile 2 guides and strategies, including build recommendations, check out The Escapist.
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