How to Fix Path of Exile 2 Freezing PC Issues

Developed and published by Grinding Gear Games, *Path of Exile 2* is a highly anticipated sequel to the beloved action-RPG, offering an experience akin to Diablo. However, some players have encountered a frustrating issue: their PCs freezing up completely, often requiring a hard restart when playing or loading into new areas. While we await an official patch from the developers, here are some effective workarounds to help mitigate these freezing issues in *Path of Exile 2*.

What to Do If Path of Exile 2 Is Freezing Your PC

If you're experiencing PC freezes while playing *Path of Exile 2*, try these steps:

• Switch Graphics API: At startup, switch to either Vulkan or DirectX 11 (Dx11) to see if it improves performance.
• Disable V-Sync: Turn off V-Sync in the game's graphics settings to reduce potential lag and freezing.
• Disable Multithreading: Also found in the graphics settings, disabling multithreading might help stabilize your gameplay.

If the above solutions don't work, Steam user svzanghi has shared an alternative method that might help, albeit it's a bit more involved. Here's the detailed process:

1. Launch *Path of Exile 2*.
2. Open the Task Manager on your PC and navigate to the Details tab.
3. Right-click on the POE2.exe file, and select "Set Affinity."
4. Uncheck the boxes for CPU 0 and CPU 1.

While this method won't prevent freezing entirely, it allows you to quickly force quit and relaunch the game through the Task Manager, avoiding the need for a full PC reboot. This can save you time but remember, you'll need to repeat these steps every time you start the game to avoid further freezing issues.

These are the current workarounds to address *Path of Exile 2*'s freezing PC issues. Keep an eye on updates from Grinding Gear Games for an official fix. In the meantime, for more tips, tricks, and the best Sorceress builds, be sure to check out resources like The Escapist.