Developed and published by Grinding Gear Games, *Path of Exile 2* is the eagerly awaited sequel to the beloved action-RPG, appealing to fans of games like Diablo. However, it's not immune to technical hiccups. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to tackle the freezing PC issues in *Path of Exile 2*.
What to Do If Path of Exile 2 Is Freezing Your PC
Numerous players have encountered a frustrating issue where their PC completely freezes, necessitating a hard restart while playing *Path of Exile 2* or attempting to transition into a new area. While we await an official patch from the developers, here are several methods you can try to circumvent this problem:
- Switch to Vulkan or DirectX 11 (Dx11) at startup.
- Disable V-Sync in the game's graphics settings.
- Turn off Multithreading in the graphics settings.
If these adjustments don't resolve the issue, a workaround suggested by Steam user svzanghi might help, though it requires a bit more effort. Here's the detailed process:
- Launch *Path of Exile 2*.
- Open the Task Manager on your PC and navigate to the Details tab.
- 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 completely eliminate freezing, it allows you to quickly access the Task Manager to force quit *Path of Exile 2* and relaunch it. This approach saves you from the inconvenience of a full system reboot, although you'll need to repeat these steps each time you start the game. If you encounter further freezing, a PC restart might still be necessary.
That's the current workaround for *Path of Exile 2*'s freezing PC issues. For more tips, tricks, and the latest on the game, including the best Sorceress builds, be sure to check out The Escapist.
