PoE 2 PC Freeze Solved: Guide to Optimizing Performance

Experiencing frustrating freezes in Path of Exile 2? This guide offers solutions to get you back in the game. Several players have reported complete system freezes requiring hard restarts, particularly during loading screens. While a developer patch is anticipated, these workarounds can help:

Immediate Fixes:

• Graphics API: Experiment with switching between Vulkan and DirectX 11 at launch.
• V-Sync: Disable V-Sync in the game's graphics settings.
• Multithreading: Deactivate multithreading in the graphics settings.

Advanced Workaround (Courtesy of Steam user svzanghi):

This method requires repeating steps each time you launch the game, but avoids full system reboots when freezes occur.

1. Launch Path of Exile 2.
2. Open Task Manager: Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc. Select the "Details" tab.
3. Adjust CPU Affinity: Right-click on POE2.exe. Select "Set Affinity."
4. Disable Cores: Uncheck the boxes for CPU 0 and CPU 1.

This workaround allows for a game restart via Task Manager, rather than a full PC reboot, saving time. However, you must repeat steps 2-4 for each game session.

For more Path of Exile 2 tips, strategies, and builds (like optimal Sorceress builds), check out The Escapist.