Path of Exile 2 (POE2) how to fix white screen on MacBook MacOS using crossover parallels WINE
DATE: 2025-02-23 15:15:27
STATUS: PUBLISHED
AUTHOR: illphated

Path of Exile 2 (PoE2) isn't fully optimized for macOS yet, and since you're running it on an M1 MacBook, there are a few compatibility issues, especially with DirectX 12 since macOS doesn’t natively support it. Here’s how you can try to fix the white screen issue:
- Switch to Vulkan or DX11 Since DirectX 12 is not macOS-compatible, you'll need to switch to a different rendering mode:
Open Path of Exile 2. If the game launches, go to Options > Graphics. Change Renderer from DirectX 12 to Vulkan or DirectX 11. Restart the game. If you can’t access the settings because of the white screen, try forcing Vulkan manually:
Mac Terminal Method: Close the game. Open Terminal on your Mac. Run this command: css Copy Edit open -a "Path of Exile 2" --args --renderer Vulkan Press Enter and see if it launches properly. 2. Use Crossover or Parallels (If Using Windows Version) If you're running Path of Exile 2 via CrossOver, Wine, or Parallels:
CrossOver: Use DXVK (DirectX-to-Vulkan translation). Parallels: Make sure you’re running Windows 11 ARM and try using Vulkan or DX11 instead of DX12. 3. Run via Steam with a Launch Option If you're using Steam, you can try launching it with Vulkan:
Open Steam. Right-click Path of Exile 2 > Properties. In the Launch Options box, type: css Copy Edit --renderer Vulkan Launch the game. 4. Update macOS and Game Files Make sure your macOS is fully updated, as Apple frequently improves Metal (the macOS graphics API).
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Try Running in Windowed Mode If you can get into the settings, try switching to Windowed Mode instead of Fullscreen, as it sometimes helps with rendering issues.
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Use Boot Camp (Intel Macs Only) If you’re on an Intel-based Mac, you could install Windows via Boot Camp and run PoE2 in Windows.