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Lock the frame rate strictly to to preserve original gameplay speed. Black Screen with Audio
for resolution scaling and, if necessary, manual hex editing of the game's executable. 1. Using dgVoodoo 2 (Easiest Method)
Your monitor's (e.g., 1080p, 1440p, 4K) Your graphics card manufacturer (NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel) chaos legion pc widescreen fix fix
Chaos Legion, a classic hack-and-slash game developed by DreamFactory and published by Square (now Square Enix), was released in 2002 for the PlayStation 2 and PC. While the game received positive reviews for its engaging gameplay and rich storyline, PC players encountered a significant issue: the game did not support widescreen resolutions, resulting in a cramped and pillarboxed experience.
Run the new .exe. The world geometry should now correctly fill your screen without stretch.
Most old guides point you toward using a Hex Editor to find the ASCII string 640x480x32 within the ChaosLegion.exe file. Chaos Legion at
Game crashes on launch after dgVoodoo install.
However, three things have changed:
The game uses DirectInput, which modern Xbox (XInput) controllers struggle with. Use Steam Input or DS4Windows to remap your controller. Ensure "Right Stick" is mapped correctly so you can rotate the camera—a common issue in the base PC port. Run the new
The tool will instantly strip the window borders and scale the 4:3 image to fit the height of your screen.
Fortunately, there are several fixes available that can help you enjoy Chaos Legion in widescreen on your PC. Here are a few options:
The 3D graphics will fill the screen, but 2D menus/HUD may stay 4:3 stretched.
: Use XInput Plus to map modern Xbox or PlayStation controllers, as the game otherwise struggles with analog stick detection. If you'd like, I can provide more details on:
This method may cause HUD stretching, but the 3D world will render at your monitor's native aspect ratio. Method 3: Fix Broken Textures & Crashes