POE 2 Complete PC Freeze while loading screen

I just get loading screen crashes when using rare stones randomly. Looking through the log files and seeing a lot of this:

2025/01/04 23:01:54 177512250 4d32db07 [WARN Client 9476] Tried to SetExtraActivationRangeAroundTile() after level generation was complete
2025/01/04 23:01:54 177512250 4d32db07 [WARN Client 9476] Tried to SetExtraActivationRangeAroundTile() after level generation was complete
2025/01/04 23:02:02 177520015 bfabe408 [WARN Client 9476] [FMT] Zero scaled mesh vertex group in 'Art/Models/Effects/FXModels/Bones/MB/buildClavicle01.fmt'
2025/01/04 23:02:04 177521812 bfabe408 [WARN Client 9476] [FMT] Zero scaled mesh vertex group in 'Art/Models/Effects/FXModels/Bones/MB/buildFermur01.fmt'
2025/01/04 23:02:04 177521812 bfabe408 [WARN Client 9476] [FMT] Zero scaled mesh vertex group in 'Art/Models/Effects/FXModels/Bones/MB/buildBiceps01.fmt'
2025/01/04 23:02:06 177524703 93b1acf4 [CRIT Client 9476] [RENDER] Shader uses incorrect vertex layout (expecting 0x38)
2025/01/04 23:02:07 177524796 93b1acf4 [CRIT Client 9476] [RENDER] Shader uses incorrect vertex layout (expecting 0x38)
2025/01/04 23:02:37 177555468 93b1acf4 [CRIT Client 9476] [RENDER] Shader uses incorrect vertex layout (expecting 0x38)
2025/01/04 23:02:37 177555718 93b1acf4 [CRIT Client 9476] [RENDER] Shader uses incorrect vertex layout (expecting 0x38)
2025/01/04 23:02:38 177556687 4d32db07 [WARN Client 9476] Tried to SetExtraActivationRangeAroundTile() after level generation was complete
2025/01/04 23:02:38 177556687 4d32db07 [WARN Client 9476] Tried to SetExtraActivationRangeAroundTile() after level generation was complete
2025/01/04 23:02:42 177560125 4d32db07 [WARN Client 9476] Tried to SetExtraActivationRangeAroundTile() after level generation was complete
2025/01/04 23:02:42 177560125 4d32db07 [WARN Client 9476] Tried to SetExtraActivationRangeAroundTile() after level generation was complete
2025/01/04 23:02:45 177563718 93b1acf4 [CRIT Client 9476] [RENDER] Shader uses incorrect vertex layout (expecting 0x38)
2025/01/04 23:02:45 177563718 93b1acf4 [CRIT Client 9476] [RENDER] Shader uses incorrect vertex layout (expecting 0x38)

Same for me. When location loading PC completly stuck and I need to reboot it forcely.

Operating System: Windows 11 Pro 64-bit (10.0, Build 26100) (26100.ge_release.240331-1435)

Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX with Radeon Graphics (16 CPUs), ~3.3GHz
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU

Bump.

Maybe this will actually do something now they took TWO WEEKS off and ignored this crash. Doubtful, they will probably nerf all builds and do nothing. They already got your money

I know you are frustrated, we all are - but this crash may involve some work talking to companies like Microsoft and Nvidia - it may not be a simple fix. Give them time - its still early access and i know it sux but thats what the early access is for. im sure it will be one of GGG's top Priorities when all hands are back on deck.

Time? They've had over two weeks with no updates. If they choose to spend that time taking Christmas holidays instead of fixing a PC bricking bug then they can and should be criticised for it.

Stop simping for tencent.

same issue here - i even send my pc for assistance thinking it was my problem but seeing how many people have this issue - i kinda wasted money there :(.
if GGG needs more than happy to send info on my system if this helps fix the issue for others.

Hi everyone.
I discovered a new method. Install Battle Encoder Shirase (BES).- Software that controls per-process CPU usage

https://mion.yosei.fi/BES/

Step 1: Launch BES, clik on target



Step 2: Select Path of exile 2



Step 3: Click on limit this and check 1. Every instance of this .exe. and 2. By prosess



Follow exactly according to the attached pictures.

Try setting your CPU -20 or -30%. I just need someone who will test and confirm this method.

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ESKRiPO#1818 wrote:

Hi everyone.
I discovered a new method. Install Battle Encoder Shirase (BES).- Software that controls per-process CPU usage

Not new I'm afraid. Even discussed in the first few pages of this thread.

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ESKRiPO#1818 wrote:

Hi everyone.
I discovered a new method. Install Battle Encoder Shirase (BES).- Software that controls per-process CPU usage

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dirtybeatfreak#7612 wrote:

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ESKRiPO#1818 wrote:

Hi everyone.
I discovered a new method. Install Battle Encoder Shirase (BES).- Software that controls per-process CPU usage

Not new I'm afraid. Even discussed in the first few pages of this thread.

Ye . I missed that. Sorry.

But someone on the first pages recommends setting affinities. I recommend reducing the total maximum processor performance by 20 to 30% as shown in the image. Try it.