Dark Souls III

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Dark Souls III is the fourth entry in the Souls franchise (with Demon's Souls being the spiritual predecessor to the series). There are many references to the previous entries scattered throughout the game, such as old NPCs, familiar places and items, and so on.

Support Summary

Widescreen
Ultra/Super‑Wide
Multi-Monitor
4K Ultra HD
Support
Method
HUD
Cutscenes
FMVs

Game Information

Game Status:Released
Release Date:
Tested Version:Steam
Developer:From Software

Screenshots Comparison

4:3 Screenshot
16:10 Screenshot
16:9 Screenshot
21:9 Screenshot
32:9 Screenshot
Eyefinity / Surround Screenshot
Solutions & Issues
Widescreen Solution & Issues:

The Game is full Anamorphic.

Ultra/Super-Wide Specific Solution & Issues:

Use Kaldaiens FIX Souls "Unsqueezed" from here: https://steamcommunity.com/app/374320/discussions/0/357284131807728012/ files available from the PC Gaming Wiki Community Files (search there).

Quick-Start Guide:
Extract the Files --> ...\steamapps\common\DARK SOULS III\Game

Run ds3t.exe

Select the Graphics tab and set Aspect Ratio Correction to On
Select your desired resolution from Display Properties

For a detailed description of some of the more technical options in ds3t.exe, refer to the SoulsUnsqueezed.ini and dxgi.ini sections of the guide.

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Alternative Hex edit:

Hex edit: Go to --> ...\steamapps\common\DARK SOULS III\Game\DarkSoulsIII.exe
Look for 800700003804 and change it to 000A00003804 (2560x1080) or to 700D0000A005 (3440x1440)

INI edit: Go to --> C:\Users\...\AppData\Roaming\DarkSoulsIII\GraphicsConfig.xml
Change to this Values for 2560x1080
WINDOW
2560
1080
2560
1080

or Change to this Values for 3440x1440
WINDOW
3440
1440
3440
1440

Make the File under Properties READ-ONLY

Start the Game and in the Menu press ALT + RETURN (makes the Game Fullscreen and HOR+)

Eyefinity / Surround Specific Solution & Issues:

Use Kaldaiens FIX Souls "Unsqueezed" from here: https://steamcommunity.com/app/374320/discussions/0/357284131807728012/

Quick-Start Guide:
Extract the Files --> ...\steamapps\common\DARK SOULS III\Game

Run ds3t.exe

Select the Graphics tab and set Aspect Ratio Correction to On
Select your desired resolution from Display Properties

For a detailed description of some of the more technical options in ds3t.exe, refer to the SoulsUnsqueezed.ini and dxgi.ini sections of the guide.

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Alternative Hex edit:

Hex edit: Go to --> ...\steamapps\common\DARK SOULS III\Game\DarkSoulsIII.exe
Look for 800700003804 and change it to 801600003804 (or your des. resolution - see here http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=64&t=19462) files available from the PC Gaming Wiki Community Files (search there).

INI edit: Go to --> C:\Users\...\AppData\Roaming\DarkSoulsIII\GraphicsConfig.xml
Change to this Values:
WINDOW
5760
1080
5760
1080

Make the File under Properties READ-ONLY

Start the Game and in the Menu press ALT + RETURN (makes the Game Fullscreen and HOR+)

4:3 Screenshot
16:10 Screenshot
16:9 Screenshot
21:9 Screenshot
32:9 Screenshot
Eyefinity / Surround Screenshot
4:3 Cutscene
16:10 Cutscene
16:9 Cutscene
21:9 Cutscene
Eyefinity / Surround Cutscene
4:3 FMV Cutscene
16:10 FMV Cutscene
16:9 FMV Cutscene
21:9 FMV Cutscene
Eyefinity / Surround FMV Cutscene
4:3 Menu
16:10 Menu
16:9 Menu
21:9 Menu
Eyefinity / Surround Menu
16:10 Resolutions:
16:9 Resolutions:
Ultra/Super-Wide (21:9/32:9) Resolutions:
Eyefinity / Surround Resolutions:3072x768