Experiencing stuttering or choppy gameplay in Path of Exile 2? Here’s how to fix the freezing, stuttering, and lag issues.
If you're playing Path of Exile 2 and the game feels choppy or starts stuttering, then you've come to the right place. Read on for the solutions on how to fix Path of Exile 2's stuttering issues.
How to fix Path of Exile 2 lag: Update your drivers and operating system
- Type in "device manager" in your PC's search box
- Choose the "Device Manager" option
- Click on a device category
- Right-click the driver that needs an update
- Update the driver
Stuttering or choppy gameplay in the Path of Exile 2 early access could be caused by outdated drivers. Therefore, simply update them through your PC's Device Manager. Make sure that your Windows operating system is fully updated, too.
Fix your connection and network issues
- Turn off your PC
- Power down and unplug your modem and router
- Wait a minute before plugging them back in
- Wait for the devices to boot up
- Boot up your PC
The issue could be with your network connection. To reset your network devices, turn off your PC, then power down and unplug your modem and router. Wait about 60 seconds, plug them back in, and let them reboot. Finally, start up your PC.
It's also possible that the connection issues are caused by Path of Exile 2's side of things. The fix for this is to simply wait it out. You can check the Path of Exile 2 server status in the meantime as well.
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Check the Path of Exile 2 system requirements
Don't forget to make sure that your PC meets the minimum system requirements for the Path of Exile 2 early access as well. Below are the official minimum and recommended specifications if you'd like to have gameplay without lag.
Minimum Requirements | Recommended Requirements | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-7700 or AMD Ryzen 5 2500x | Intel Core i5-10500 or AMD Ryzen 5 3700X |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (3GB), Intel Arc A380, or ATI Radeon RX 470 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, Intel Arc A770, or ATI Radeon RX 5600XT |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 100 GB of available space | 100 GB of available space |
| Additional Notes | A GPU with at least 3GB of VRAM | Solid-state storage is recommended |
Reset your Path of Exile 2 settings
You can also reset all of your in-game options before launching Path of Exile 2 again.
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