PlayStation 5: Map Exploration Resets

Hi there. Over the last few days, I have started experiencing issues where leaving the area I'm in (and returning) causes the map exploration to reset. That is, the map reverts to a completely unexplored state (all the "fog of war" is back on the map). The instance is the same as before, with all the monsters dead and loot on the floor as though I had never left.

This makes it rather difficult to fully clear areas during the campaign as I am constantly unaware of where I've already explored.

Please note that this issue wasn't present at launch. It seemed to start a few days ago for me, which coincided with me logging in to the same account in PoE2 on my PC.

My brother doesn't have this issue, nor does my wife.

Having a blast regardless. Thanks for the incredible game!

This issue existed on PoE1 as well. It causes map fog to reset any time you reenter a zone, and can break custom filters (which don't yet exist in PoE2 on console).

Generally, it can be fixed by starting a different game. Not every game works, you may have to try a few.

Steps:

1) Fully close Path of Exile 2

2) Start a different game, let it load to the menu.

3) Fully close that game.

4) Relaunch Path of Exile 2

If the map bug isn't fixed, try again with a different game. Older games seem to have a higher chance of success. Once you find a game that works, it should work every time.

The only other known solution is to delete and reinstall the game, which is a guaranteed fix.

Thanks for the info! I'm currently re-installing it on my PS5 with the hope that this will fix it.

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Start a different game, let it load to the menu

Can you please explain what you mean by "game" in your response? My understanding of PoE is that it's made up of a bunch of different instances. When I log in, I'm not creating a persistent session containing multiple areas etc. I'm simply connecting to a single instance at a time. However my understanding may be flawed, or I may have misunderstood your response!

Also happening to me on PS5.

Has anyone uninstalled on PS5 and reinstalled? Did that fix the map fog/fog of war resetting?

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QQPQ#9136 wrote:

Generally, it can be fixed by starting a different game. Not every game works, you may have to try a few.

Steps:

1) Fully close Path of Exile 2

2) Start a different game, let it load to the menu.

3) Fully close that game.

4) Relaunch Path of Exile 2

If the map bug isn't fixed, try again with a different game. Older games seem to have a higher chance of success. Once you find a game that works, it should work every time.

I logged onto a Level 2 Merc that I have not played since day 1 or 2 and the fog of war was working CORRECTLY!! but when I logged back on one of the characters that I have been using every day the fog of war is STILL Broken :(

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marupoe2#4962 wrote:

Also happening to me on PS5.

Has anyone uninstalled on PS5 and reinstalled? Did that fix the map fog/fog of war resetting?

I just reinstalled on my PS5 and it seems to be fixed. I've only tested it in one area on one character, so I wouldn't exactly call it a comprehensive test, but it's looking hopeful that reinstalling is a band-aid solution!

I'll update here again in a day or two once I get some more time to test it out.

This is happening for one of my characters on PS5 as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LX8SjygIpKM

This started happening after I also loaded this character on PC/Steam once.

After swapping between PS5 and PC a bunch over the last day or two, I am quietly hopeful that reinstalling on PS5 has fixed the issue. It hasn't happened since I did that. If it happens again, I'll post here!

Hi, I have the same problem. every time I leave the zone and come back, I have to discover the location again. can something be done about it? I'm pretty desperate about it. I play on ps5

Same issue here. PS5