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Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2)

How to Fix Failed to Join Instance (Portal Bug)

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Use waypoints instead of portals to avoid the Failed to Join Instance bug and allow you to travel to different areas with ease in Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2). Read on for other methods to fix the failed instance bug!

Failed to Join Instance Bug Fix

Avoid Using Town Portals

Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2) Use Waypoints

Avoid using Town Portals and stick to using waypoints to avoid the Failed to Join Instance error that shows up when using portals. There have not been any reports that causes the bug when using waypoints so it is best to use them often. The developers have not addressed this yet but we will keep you updated as soon as a fix is made!

What is Failed to Join Instance?

An Error When Using Town Portals

The Failed to Join Instance bug appears on the chat menu when you use the Town Portal to head back home. This can show up multiple times whenever the portal fails to place you in an instance of the area you are teleporting to.

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Available Platforms and Consoles Guide Is Path of Exile 2 Free to Play?
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Unknown Object Type Serialized by Server Fix Keeps Crashing on Launch Fix
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1 Anonymous Anonymous 12 months

this is happening just logging in so ur fix doesn't apply

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