Developed and published by Grinding Gear Games, *Path of Exile 2* is a highly anticipated sequel to the beloved action-RPG, offering a thrilling experience for fans of games like Diablo. However, some players have encountered frustrating freezing issues on their PCs. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to address these freezing problems in *Path of Exile 2*.
What to Do If Path of Exile 2 Is Freezing Your PC
If you're experiencing your PC freezing completely and requiring a hard restart while playing *Path of Exile 2*, or when attempting to load into a new area, there are several methods you can try to mitigate this issue while awaiting an official fix from the developers. Here are some steps you can take:
- Switch to Vulkan or DirectX 11 (Dx11) at startup.
- Turn off V-Sync in the graphics settings.
- Disable Multithreading in the graphics settings.
If these adjustments don't resolve the issue, Steam user svzanghi has shared an alternative solution, though it requires a bit more effort. Follow these steps:
- Launch the game.
- Open the Task Manager on your PC and click on the "Details" button.
- Right-click on the POE2.exe file, and select "Set Affinity."
- Uncheck the boxes for CPU 0 and CPU 1.
While this method may not prevent your PC from freezing entirely, it allows you to quickly open the Task Manager, force quit *Path of Exile 2*, and relaunch the game. This approach saves you the hassle of a full system reboot, making it easier to get back into the game swiftly.
The downside is that you'll need to repeat this process every time you start the game. If you forget, you might face freezing issues again and need to restart your PC.
That's the current workaround for *Path of Exile 2*'s freezing PC issues. For more tips and detailed information on the game, including the best Sorceress builds, be sure to check out The Escapist.
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