If you get black bars even with dgVoodoo:
Alternatively, use DXVK (DirectX 8→Vulkan) with dxvk.conf containing:
dxvk.numCompilerThreads = 1
d3d8.maxFrameRate = 60
d3d8.samplerLodBias = -1.0
Place d3d8.dll and dxvk.conf from DXVK into the game folder.
This gives actual expanded view, not stretched.
Now the game will render more horizontally without stretching UI. Menus may appear narrow but gameplay is correct.
This modifies ChaosLegion.exe to accept custom resolutions. Works on some systems, but may cause crashes.
Warning: Menus and FMVs will be corrupted or crash. This method is less stable than dgVoodoo. chaos legion pc widescreen fix fix
dgVoodoo 2 wraps the game’s old DirectX 8 calls into modern DX11/12, allowing forced aspect ratios and resolutions.
dgVoodooCpl.exe (the config tool) into the same folder.dgVoodooCpl.exe as administrator.Result: The 3D graphics will fill the screen, but 2D menus/HUD may stay 4:3 stretched.
After applying dgVoodoo 2 + Hex Edit + Registry Tweak + Borderless Gaming, Chaos Legion transforms. Sieg Warheit no longer looks like a postage stamp. The gothic cathedrals stretch across your ultrawide. The shadowy Legions swarm edge-to-edge.
You have successfully performed a "Chaos Legion PC widescreen fix fix" – meaning you fixed the original fix, and then fixed the problems that fix caused.
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To fix the widescreen resolution for Chaos Legion on PC, you generally need to use a combination of dgVoodoo 2 If you get black bars even with dgVoodoo:
for resolution scaling and, if necessary, manual hex editing of the game's executable. 1. Using dgVoodoo 2 (Easiest Method)
This method forces the game to render at higher resolutions (like 1080p) while handling modern DirectX compatibility. Download & Extract : Get the latest version of dgVoodoo 2 and extract it to a folder. Configure General Settings dgVoodooCpl.exe tab, set "Scaling mode" to Stretched, Keep window aspect ratio Configure DirectX Settings tab, set "Resolution" to
or your native monitor resolution (e.g., 1920x1080). Uncheck the "dgVoodoo Watermark." Install Files D3DImm.dll
folder of your dgVoodoo installation into the game's main directory.
: Run the game; it should now render at your specified resolution. 2. Manual Hex Editing (Advanced)
If dgVoodoo does not achieve the exact aspect ratio you desire, you can manually edit the ChaosLegion.exe Locate Resolution Values : Open your game's Alternatively, use DXVK (DirectX 8→Vulkan) with dxvk
file in a Hex Editor. Search for the hex values associated with standard resolutions like (represented as Replace Values : Change these to your desired resolution. For example, for
, you would replace the width and height values accordingly. Compatibility
: This method may require a "No-CD" patched executable to work properly, as some original executables are protected. 3. Troubleshooting Known Issues Broken Textures
: If you experience graphical glitches after increasing the resolution, ensure you have installed the official 1.01 patch and are using the latest dgVoodoo 2 configuration. No Cutscenes
: Running the game in high resolutions can sometimes break video playback. If movies only play sound with a black screen, ensure your dgVoodoo settings aren't forcing an incompatible "Behavior" flag. Shimmering Shadows ShadowMapSize
in your configuration to a higher value to prevent shadow flickering at high resolutions. specific hex values
for common widescreen resolutions like 2560x1440 or 3440x1440?
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