Troubleshooting Path of Exile 2 PC Freezes: A Guide
Grinding Gear Games' Path of Exile 2, a Diablo-like action RPG, has seen some players experience frustrating PC freezes, sometimes requiring a hard reset. 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: Experiment with switching between Vulkan and DirectX 11 at game launch.
- V-Sync: Disable V-Sync in the game's graphics settings.
- Multithreading: Deactivate multithreading in the graphics options.
Advanced Solution (Requires Manual Steps):
If the above steps fail, a more involved method, suggested by Steam user svzanghi, can help avoid complete system crashes. This involves manually limiting the game's CPU core usage:
- Launch the game.
- Open Task Manager: Access Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc). Click "Details."
- Set Affinity: Right-click on "POE2.exe." Select "Set Affinity."
- Disable Cores: Uncheck the boxes for CPU 0 and CPU 1.
This workaround doesn't eliminate freezes entirely, but it enables a graceful exit via Task Manager, allowing a game restart without a full PC reboot. Remember that you must repeat this process each time you launch Path of Exile 2.
While these methods offer temporary solutions, keep an eye out for official patches from Grinding Gear Games to address the underlying freezing issue permanently. For more Path of Exile 2 guides and strategies, including optimal builds, check out The Escapist.
