How to potentially solve stuttering issues in Path of Exile 2

Picture of Path of Exile 2
Path of Exile 2 (Image via Grinding Gear Games)

If you are facing a lot of stutters in Path of Exile 2 and are unable to play the game smoothly, you are not alone. Some users are experiencing stutters every 1-2 seconds, which is quite jarring and negatively affects the user experience. Unsurprisingly, many such disgruntled players have been taking to Reddit to express their frustration over this stuttering issue.

In this article, we will look at some potential fixes you can try to solve the stuttering issues in Path of Exile 2.

Note: This article is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinions. The fixes mentioned here are not guaranteed to work for everyone.


Try the following fixes to potentially eliminate stutters in Path of Exile 2

A still from Path of Exile 2 trailer (Image via Grinding Gear Games)
A still from Path of Exile 2 trailer (Image via Grinding Gear Games)

Here are some fixes you can try to potentially solve the stuttering issues in the game:

1) Restart the graphics driver

Every once in a while, the graphics driver can malfunction, causing stutters and other issues in games. Usually, restarting the PC fixes it, but it is much simpler to just restart the graphics driver instead of rebooting the whole PC.

Follow these steps to restart the graphics drivers:

  • Press Ctrl+Win+Shift+B on simultaneously.
  • The driver will reboot, and you may see some flicker on your screen.
  • Once the flickers disappear, launch the game now, and check if the stutters persist.

Keep in mind that this method won't work if your PC has both integrated and dedicated GPUs. In that case, restart your entire PC.


2) Update the graphics driver

Nvidia driver download page (Image via Nvidia)
Nvidia driver download page (Image via Nvidia)

It is quite possible that your old drivers are not fully compatible with Path of Exile 2. Luckily, graphics vendors often release Game Ready drivers whenever a new game is released. Updating the driver may fix the stutters.

Visit your GPU's website using the links below to download the latest driver:


3) Enable ReBAR for Intel GPUs

Enabling ReBAR in ASUS BIOS (Image via ASUS)
Enabling ReBAR in ASUS BIOS (Image via ASUS)

If your PC has an Intel graphics card, you will need to enable ReBAR in the BIOS. This should significantly boost the game's performance and potentially remove all stutters. However, the exact steps to the ReBAR setting are different on every motherboard, so search for the ReBAR settings for your specific motherboard.


4) Use all Low Settings in the game

Higher graphical settings tend to use a lot of system resources, especially VRAM. A lot of stutters can be indicative of your system running out of VRAM. Try lowering all the graphics settings to Low, and see if that eliminates or at least minimizes the stutters.


This concludes our list of the best fixes for potentially solving stuttering issues in Path of Exile 2.

Also read: Your Account does not have access to Path of Exile 2 error — Potential fixes.

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Edited by Arundhoti Palit
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