Troubleshooting Path of Exile 2 PC Freezes: A Guide
Path of Exile 2, the highly anticipated sequel from Grinding Gear Games, offers a Diablo-like experience but isn't without its technical hiccups. Some players are encountering game freezes requiring a hard reboot. While a developer fix is pending, here are several solutions to try:
Initial Troubleshooting Steps:
- Graphics API: Experiment with changing the graphics API at launch. Try switching between Vulkan and DirectX 11.
- V-Sync: Disable V-Sync in the game's graphics settings.
- Multithreading: Deactivate multithreading in the graphics settings.
Advanced Solution (for persistent freezes):
If the above steps fail, a more involved workaround, suggested by Steam user svzanghi, can mitigate the issue:
- Launch the Game: Start Path of Exile 2.
- Open Task Manager: Access your PC's Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc). Click "Details."
- Adjust Affinity: Right-click on the
POE2.exeprocess. Select "Set Affinity." - Disable Cores: Uncheck the boxes for CPU 0 and CPU 1.
This method doesn't eliminate freezes entirely, but it allows for a less disruptive game restart. Instead of a full PC reboot, you can force-quit Path of Exile 2 through the Task Manager and relaunch the game.
Important Note: This affinity adjustment must be repeated each time you start the game. Otherwise, you'll likely encounter the freezing problem again and require a system reboot.
For further Path of Exile 2 tips, strategies, and build guides (including optimal Sorceress builds), be sure to check out The Escapist.
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