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How to Fix Path of Exile 2 Freezing PC Issues

Author : Andrew Jan 02,2025

How to Fix Path of Exile 2 Freezing PC Issues

Path of Exile 2, Grinding Gear Games' highly anticipated sequel to the popular action RPG, has unfortunately been plagued by PC freezing issues for some players. This guide offers solutions to help you resolve these frustrating crashes, allowing you to enjoy the game without interruption.

Troubleshooting Path of Exile 2 Freezing Issues

Players have reported complete system freezes requiring hard restarts, particularly during loading screens or gameplay. While a developer patch is anticipated, several workarounds can mitigate the problem:

  1. Graphics Settings Adjustments: Experiment with these in-game settings:

    • Switch between Vulkan and DirectX 11 APIs.
    • Disable V-Sync.
    • Disable Multithreading.
  2. CPU Affinity Workaround (Advanced): If the above steps fail, a more involved solution, shared by Steam user svzanghi, may help. This method requires manually adjusting CPU affinity each time you launch the game:

    • Start Path of Exile 2.
    • Open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc), click "Details."
    • Right-click POE2.exe, select "Set Affinity."
    • Uncheck "CPU 0" and "CPU 1."

    This won't prevent freezes entirely, but it allows you to force-quit the game via Task Manager and relaunch without a full system reboot. However, you must repeat this for every game session.

For now, these methods offer the best chance of avoiding game-breaking freezes in Path of Exile 2. Check back with The Escapist for additional game tips and guides, including optimal build strategies.

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