Path of Exile 2 where the game automatically closes itself upon launching

Hello,

I’ve been experiencing a persistent issue with Path of Exile 2 where the game automatically closes itself upon launching, with no error message or crash report. Despite trying numerous troubleshooting steps, I am still unable to resolve the issue. I hope the developers can help guide me towards a solution, as I’m completely out of ideas at this point.
Issue Description:

After downloading and installing Path of Exile 2, the game closes automatically after I attempt to launch it.Sometimes I get to log in reach certain point ingame. sometimes i could play 30 mins without an issue but it always ends up going back to the crash. There is no error message, crash report, or indication of what’s causing the issue.

What I Have Tried:

Checking Event Viewer: I opened eventvwr.msc to check the event logs under the "Applications" section, but I couldn’t find any specific error or crash report that would explain the game’s abrupt closure. I’ve included a screenshot of the logs I found, if that would help in diagnosing the issue.

Steam and Non-Steam Versions: I’ve tried both the Steam version and the standalone non-Steam version of the game. Unfortunately, both versions exhibit the same problem.

Reinstalling the Game: I uninstalled and reinstalled the game several times, hoping a fresh installation would resolve the issue, but it still persists.

Installing All C++ Redistributables: I’ve downloaded and installed every available version of the Visual C++ redistributables from 2005 to the latest version, but the issue remains unchanged.

System Scans: I ran a series of system scans to ensure there were no underlying issues with my operating system, such as corrupted files, but none were found.

Updating and Downgrading Video Drivers: I tried both the latest drivers for my graphics card and older drivers (back to May), but the issue still occurs regardless of the driver version.

Graphics Settings Adjustment: I lowered the in-game graphics settings to the lowest possible settings, but the game still crashes on launch.

Replacing DLL Files: After identifying a specific DLL file mentioned in the event logs, I attempted to replace it, but this didn’t resolve the issue either.

Fresh Windows Installation: As a last resort, I completely formatted my system, installed a fresh copy of Windows 11, and only installed the necessary drivers and Path of Exile 2—without any other programs running. Unfortunately, the issue persists even on this clean setup.

System Specifications:

Processor: Intel Core i7 13700K
Motherboard: Gigabyte Technology Co. Ltd. Z790 Aorus Elite AX
Memory: 32GB DDR5 4600MHz
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
Operating System: Windows 11

I should mention that this is the only game I am having issues with. All other modern games run flawlessly on my system at ultra graphics settings with no problems. It seems to be isolated to Path of Exile 2.
Request for Help:

At this point, I am out of ideas and really frustrated. I would greatly appreciate it if someone could assist me with troubleshooting this issue further. It seems like the game’s behavior is extremely consistent, and I would love to enjoy it as I’ve been excited to play.

If any more information or logs are needed, please let me know, and I’ll provide them.

Thank you in advance for your time and support!

the pic from eventvwr:https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/408290416690069514/1314964341489008762/image.png?ex=6757a9b9&is=67565839&hm=fe7f4af9b8ffe2074ee817f3740d4174dba837cd625e943e5bba4c468ea6805d&
Last bumped on Feb 5, 2025, 12:34:03 PM
I'm also having this issue on one of my machines.

Used to work flawlessly on release day, but now it randomly closes down without any message.

Could be GGG blocking access to the game on a different machine/IP, because once it happens mid game, it starts to close at login screen.
I just started having this issue. I have 89hrs in the game, it ran flawlessly. Now its closes without any further information after about 5 minutes in-game. Idk what's going on.
I just started having this issue. I have 89hrs in the game, it ran flawlessly. Now its closes without any further information after about 5 minutes in-game. Idk what's going on.
I just had this same issue this morning, I updated my graphic card drivers via NVIDIA app and it works fine now.

NVIDIA app just works if you have an NVIDIA graphic card, otherwise, search for your graphic card drivers and install them; this is usually why all games starts failing from nowhere, so maintaining them up to date should prevent those kind of issues.
Same thing happening to me now ever since the new update... I can't open launcher because it AUTO closes on its own, anyone know the solution?

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