Path of Exile 2 PC Freezing Issues Resolved

Path of Exile 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the popular action RPG, has encountered some performance hiccups for certain players. Some users are experiencing complete PC freezes requiring a hard reset, particularly during loading screens or gameplay. While a developer patch is awaited, several workarounds can mitigate these issues.

Troubleshooting Path of Exile 2 PC Freezes

The following steps can help resolve freezing problems:

1. Graphics API and V-Sync: Experiment with changing your graphics API to Vulkan or DirectX 11. Additionally, disable V-Sync in the game's graphics settings.
2. Multithreading: Disabling multithreading in the graphics settings may also improve stability.

A more involved, albeit effective, solution shared by Steam user svzanghi involves adjusting CPU affinity:

1. Launch the game.
2. Open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc), and select the "Details" tab.
3. Locate POE2.exe. Right-click and select "Set Affinity".
4. Uncheck the boxes for CPU 0 and CPU 1.

This workaround prevents complete system freezes, allowing you to close the game via Task Manager without a full PC reboot. However, you must repeat this process each time you launch Path of Exile 2.

Until an official fix arrives, these methods should help minimize freezing issues. For additional Path of Exile 2 guides and strategies, including optimal Sorceress builds, be sure to check out The Escapist.