Path of Exile 2, the highly anticipated sequel from Grinding Gear Games, offers a Diablo-like action-RPG experience, but some players are encountering frustrating PC freezes. This guide provides solutions to resolve these issues, offering temporary fixes while waiting for official patches.

Troubleshooting Path of Exile 2 PC Freezes

Several players report complete system freezes requiring hard restarts, particularly during loading screens or gameplay. Before resorting to more involved methods, try these initial steps:

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

If these adjustments fail, a more complex workaround, suggested by Steam user svzanghi, can mitigate the problem:

1. Launch the Game: Start Path of Exile 2.
2. Task Manager: Open the Windows Task Manager and select the "Details" tab.
3. Set Affinity: Right-click on the POE2.exe process and choose "Set Affinity...".
4. Disable Cores: Uncheck the boxes for CPU 0 and CPU 1.

This method doesn't eliminate freezes entirely, but it allows you to close the game via Task Manager without a full system reboot, saving time. Remember, this fix must be repeated each time you launch the game, or a reboot will be necessary if freezing recurs.

These solutions provide temporary relief until Grinding Gear Games releases a permanent fix. For additional Path of Exile 2 guides and strategies, including optimal Sorceress builds, consult The Escapist.