Path of Exile 2 Optimization Feedback – Late-Game Performance Issues

Dear GGG Team,

First of all, thank you for all the hard work that’s gone into Path of Exile 2 so far. The gameplay and build systems are shaping up to be incredibly deep and rewarding — I’ve enjoyed the journey immensely.

However, I wanted to share some honest feedback as a committed player with a high-end system who is currently struggling to enjoy the late-game experience due to severe performance issues during certain map setups.

🖥️ My System Specs:
CPU: Ryzen 5 7600X

GPU: RX 7800 XT (Gigabyte Gaming OC)

RAM: 32GB DDR5

Display: LG OLED CX @ 1440p

Storage: Crucial P3 Gen4 SSD

FPS Cap: 72 FPS

FSR: Balanced

Settings: All graphical settings on Low or Off

🧩 Where the Problem Arises:
In particular, maps like Savannah and Steaming Springs become nearly unplayable when juiced with mechanics like Delirium and Breach. Even on minimal settings, the game struggles heavily with:

Frame stuttering

Input lag

Significant FPS dips into the 30s

Shader recompilation mid-map, despite prior runs

This occurs despite a capped frame rate, low particle settings, and adjusted sound channels — suggesting that the issue is likely engine-level and not user error or hardware limitation.

❗ Why This Matters:
As a long-time fan of ARPGs and someone who’s spent hundreds of hours in both Path of Exile 1 and 2, this feels disheartening. I genuinely want to push further into the endgame, but current optimization issues are making it difficult to enjoy content that should be a highlight of the experience.

🙏 A Humble Request:
If possible, please consider prioritizing:

Better thread optimization for high-entity density areas

Persistent shader caching (especially on Vulkan)

Reworking or optimizing Delirium + Breach overlap scenarios, particularly in wide-open maps like Savannah

I know the game is still evolving, and I have full faith in the team to bring the performance up to the standard the gameplay deserves.

Thank you again for your continued dedication — I'm excited for what lies ahead.

Warm regards,