Path of Exile 2 PC Freeze Fix

Path of Exile 2, the highly anticipated action-RPG sequel from Grinding Gear Games, offers a thrilling Diablo-like experience. However, some players have encountered frustrating PC freezes, requiring hard restarts. This guide outlines solutions to resolve these issues while awaiting official patches.

Troubleshooting Path of Exile 2 PC Freezes

Several players report complete system freezes during gameplay or area loading in Path of Exile 2. Before resorting to more involved methods, try these initial steps:

• API Switch: Experiment with changing the graphics API between Vulkan and DirectX 11 at launch.
• V-Sync: Disable V-Sync in the game's graphics settings.
• Multithreading: Deactivate multithreading in the graphics options.

If these adjustments prove ineffective, a more complex workaround, suggested by Steam user svzanghi, can mitigate the problem:

1. Start the game.
2. Open your PC's Task Manager and navigate to the "Details" tab.
3. Right-click on the POE2.exe process and select "Set Affinity."
4. Deselect CPU 0 and CPU 1.

This method doesn't eliminate freezes entirely, but it allows you to force-quit Path of Exile 2 via Task Manager and relaunch the game without a full system reboot. This saves time, though you must repeat this process for each game session, or risk another freeze requiring a PC restart.

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