Troubleshooting Path of Exile 2 PC Freezes: A Guide to Smooth Gameplay
Grinding Gear Games' Path of Exile 2, a Diablo-like action RPG, has seen some players experience frustrating PC freezes, sometimes requiring a hard restart. While an official patch is awaited, several workarounds can mitigate this issue.
Initial Troubleshooting Steps:
Several in-game settings adjustments may resolve the problem:
- Graphics API: Switch between Vulkan and DirectX 11 at launch.
- V-Sync: Disable V-Sync in the graphics settings.
- Multithreading: Disable multithreading in the graphics settings.
Advanced Solution (Requires Manual Steps):
If the above steps fail, a more involved method, suggested by Steam user svzanghi, can help prevent complete system freezes, allowing for a graceful game restart without a full PC reboot. Follow these steps:
- Launch Path of Exile 2.
- Open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc). Click "Details."
- Right-click on
POE2.exe. Select "Set Affinity." - Uncheck the boxes for CPU 0 and CPU 1.
This prevents a complete system lock-up, allowing you to force-quit the game via Task Manager and relaunch without a full PC restart. However, remember to repeat steps 2-4 each time you start the game.
While these solutions offer temporary relief, stay tuned to The Escapist for further updates, including optimal build guides and other helpful tips for Path of Exile 2.
