How to fix lag in Path of Exile 2

If you’re one of the lucky few to have gained access to Path of Exile 2, chances are that you’ve been hit with a strong bit of stuttering and lag.

The first day of early access hasn’t been free of issues thus far, with the launch getting delayed by a certain amount of time already. Players have been able to join the party now, but there are several issues. One of those becomes evident in the first area that serves as part of the tutorial. Both my colleague and I encountered lag in the same area, and here are a few tips and tricks you can try if you find this same issue.

Best tips and tricks to fix lag in Path of Exile 2

Both my colleague and I have PC hardware that is capable enough to run Path of Exile 2 without any stutters and lags. However, both of us encountered the same problem at the tutorial town, which means that there might be slight optimization issues.

If that’s indeed the case, the best and only solution will be to wait. If I have to guess, a fresh patch will be released shortly by GGG, which could fix issues like this. Again, let’s not forget that it’s just the first day of early access, and such problems are expected to some extent.

In the meanwhile, here are a few steps you can take from your side to ease the issue. Do note that we will have a detailed guide on the best graphics settings on PC to ensure there’s minimal lag and stutter. For the time being, here are some tricks to try.

• Update your graphics driver – Perhaps the most common suggestion, an outdated driver can often become the cause of a graphical issue when a new game is launched. Make sure to update to the latest version for your available GPU.
• Lock FPS – While your hardware might have the capacity to create more FPS than 60, it’s best to lock the value for the time being.
• Run at Medium – Same as the previous point; your system might be capable enough, but it’s best to put a check till GGG releases a few patches.

For the time being, these might be the only steps you can take on your own. If your system meets the requirements and you’re still getting a lag while Path of Exile 2, the only help will be a new patch.