Listed on PCGamingWiki , this tool automatically applies your desktop resolution and fixes common issues like the distorted compass in the expansions.
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Setting a widescreen resolution without fixing the FOV will result in a "zoomed-in" look. In-Game Console : Press the tilde key ( ) and type for a standard 16:9 aspect ratio. Permanent Fix unnamedsoldier.cfg , add the line seta cg_fov "106" Listed on PCGamingWiki , this tool automatically applies
For the best experience, use a launcher or unofficial patch that automates the fixes: Permanent Fix unnamedsoldier
Visuals (8/10)
If editing text files isn't for you, the community has created automated "Wrappers" (like or the MOHAA Revival project). These tools translate the game's old DirectX 8 calls into modern DirectX 11 or 12, allowing for: Seamless widescreen support. Antialiasing and improved texture filtering. Fixes for flickering textures on Windows 10 and 11. Why Bother? Fixes for flickering textures on Windows 10 and 11
Applying the widescreen fix is relatively straightforward. Here's a step-by-step guide: