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. These solutions can help you continue enjoying the game while awaiting an official patch from the developers:
- Switch to Vulkan or DirectX 11 (Dx11) at startup.
- Turn off V-Sync in the graphics settings.
- Disable Multithreading in the graphics settings.
If the above steps don't resolve the issue, a more involved solution provided by Steam user svzanghi might help. Here's a detailed walkthrough of this method:
- Launch *Path of Exile 2*.
- 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 force quit *Path of Exile 2* via the Task Manager and relaunch the game. This approach can save you the hassle of a full system reboot, although you'll need to repeat these steps each time you start the game to avoid further freezing issues.
These are the current workarounds for addressing *Path of Exile 2*'s freezing PC issues. For more tips, tricks, and the latest updates on the game, including the best Sorceress builds to explore, be sure to visit The Escapist.
