Memory leak on Windows 10

After updating game on Steam for Phrecia 2.0 it became unplayable. RAM usage in game shows 3.5-4gb, yet task manager shows 6-7gb straight. Haven't experienced this issue entire league (Keepers + PLs based on Keepers). I couldn't find any reasonable answer or solution to this problem. Hopefully, someone can help and explain what caused this to happen.

So far I've tried switching between renderers, deleting old shader cache, updating graphics drivers, trying old launch options, checking files integrity.

specs:
16gb ddr4
gtx 1660ti
i7-10750h
Last edited by lKatlen#3465 on Jan 30, 2026, 4:59:53 PM
Last bumped on Jan 30, 2026, 9:36:59 PM
Why do you think it's a memory leak?

Is the RAM usage continuing to grow disproportionately over time?
Having spent thousands of euros on Path of Exile over the years, I will not be further supporting it financially until and unless GGG resumes offering Technical Support.
Well, that's my initial thought as I've encountered same problem before in previous leagues (but it would resolve on it's own idk?).
Basically I start game with 3.7gb being used - 5gb shown in task manager. After few maps it shows 4.1gb in game - 6.6gb in task manager, which is not normal.
Something caused it overnight and I can't figure out what is the exact reason.
Last edited by lKatlen#3465 on Jan 30, 2026, 9:38:34 PM

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