Risen 3 - How to enable ultrawide resolution support (21:9)

[andrejolicoeur]

Screenshots (2560x1080):



I love the Risen series! Shame this newest installment doesn't support ultrawide monitors by default. After a bunch of tinkering, I finally got it working at 2560x1080 problem-free (as far as I can tell so far). Here's how:

1. edit <path-to-game>\data\ini\ConfigDefault.xml and set the following options:
<Window
Top="0"
Right="2560"
RefreshRate="60"
Left="0"
Bottom="1080"
AdapterNumber="1"
>
</Window>
*Note: some folks seem to suggest putting the proper aspect ratio into the "gui" section. For good meaure, I added "<Aspect21x9 VirtalWidth="2560" VirtalHeight="1080" EnableDrawScale="True">
</Aspect21x9>", although I'm not sure if that would work for other resolutions

2. Edit %APPDATA%\Local\Risen3\Config\ConfigUser.xml, search for "FullScreen", and set it to:
FullScreen="false"

* So far, this will allow you to run Risen 3 at 2560x1080 in a window. However, the window will have thick borders (not fullscreen) and the Windows cursor might not disappear and show up in-game (seems it doesn't happen all the time). Continue onto these steps:

3. Download Fullscreenizer (http://www.mediafire.com/download/6utvc ... enizer.zip). You can use this app to "fullscreenize" (aka remove windows borders) from any windowed application

* The next step is only useful if you're having an issue with the Windows cursor showing up in-game when you're in windowed mode

4. Download Nomousey.exe (https://www.dropbox.com/s/9y08agiwbhdmk ... usy1.5.zip). Create a shortcut to the exe (I put mine on my desktop), and edit the shortcut's properties. You need to change the path of the "target", and add "/hide" to the end (so mine reads "C:\nomousy.exe /hide"). You can run this shortcut to remove the windows cursor, and run it again when you're done to bring it back.

And that's it. You should now be running at 2560x1080, fullscreen, without a windows cursor in the way. As far as I can tell there are no real issues with the UI or any of that. This technique may work for folks running even wider resolutions.

Let me know if you find an easier way, if you please. Enjoy!

[chriswsgf]

Thanks a ton. Was waiting for FW to update until i played this, but no more

[Haldi]

just setting the "Right" to 5760 does not enable Eyefinity


P.S if anyone has problems with the game crashing/not(endless) loading when you press new game, disable Hyperthreading!


P.P.S It would be great if you could add some Screenshots and the way how you modified the game in the Detailed Report: http://www.wsgf.org/dr/risen-3/en

[valcan_s]

I just sent a copy of the game to Helifax, since he has a Risen 2 full screen multi screen fix from before. Hopefully when he has time he can come up with a full screen fix like before.

Just to add, adding in the ConfigUser.xml 5760 and 1080 does not work in full screen.

[Dannyboy]

I just add 2560 and 1080 and set the full screen to "true" and it seems to work now, i have the game running in full screen but no so sure about the resolution, how can i check it ?

[Toothless Spoon]

Yeah I can get the game to run in borderless window @5760x1080, and I can make the HUD scale properly, but adjusting the 1920x1080 GUI option to 5760 - BUT the GUI is on the left monitor and I get that cursor problem.

To be honest this game seems a little sub-par anyways, so I'm not even sure if I'll put in the time - glad I got it cheap.

[helifax]

Fullscreen working !

Centered Interface




Centered In-Game Menus





Corrected FOV during Cinematics


Remaining Issue is the HOT-BAR which for the love of GOD It doesn't want to be centered....



Regards,
Helifax

[valcan_s]

@Helifax , Holy Shit that was fast !

Awesome man, thanks for working on it looks awesome in multi.

[Toothless Spoon]

@Helifax , Holy Shit that was fast !

Awesome man, thanks for working on it looks awesome in multi.

It's fast because he doesn't do anything else!! You bum Helifax! Ok, good work I guess

[valcan_s]

Yeah I can get the game to run in borderless window @5760x1080, and I can make the HUD scale properly, but adjusting the 1920x1080 GUI option to 5760 - BUT the GUI is on the left monitor and I get that cursor problem.

To be honest this game seems a little sub-par anyways, so I'm not even sure if I'll put in the time - glad I got it cheap.

Don't give up on it, make sure you at least join a faction and play as a faction with the new skills etc(basically this assigns a class to you and open up the game). Once you pick a faction then it is a totally different game and owns big time. I really dig it.

[chriswsgf]

Sorry, confused here. Did helifax update the Widescreen fixer to support R3 too? Cause when i try to download it it says june30 last updated :s

[helifax]

Fix Released


You can find it at 3DSurroundGaming=>My Surround Fixes.

- Use the version of WSF found on my website (v662) (Lates version of WSF is not compatible with my plugins anymore)
- Grab the plugin and put it in Plugins folder.
- Follow the instructions in the plugin configuration.
- Enjoy:)

Regards,
Helifax

[Gr1zzly]

Hy, i buy today a LG Electronics 34UM95-P 21:9 3440x1440 Screen, my problems are followin.

I start Windescreen Fixer v3.4 r712 or 3.4 r662 with your Plugin for this Tool, he found risen 3 when i start this game, but he crashing to Windows back without error.

What make i Wrong?

Pls Help me

Problem Fixed THX andrejolicoeur

[chriswsgf]

Fix Released


You can find it at 3DSurroundGaming=>My Surround Fixes.

- Use the version of WSF found on my website (v662) (Lates version of WSF is not compatible with my plugins anymore)
- Grab the plugin and put it in Plugins folder.
- Follow the instructions in the plugin configuration.
- Enjoy:)

Regards,
Helifax

Cheers Helifax, everything works perfectly now

[Toothless Spoon]

Fix Released


You can find it at 3DSurroundGaming=>My Surround Fixes.

- Use the version of WSF found on my website (v662) (Lates version of WSF is not compatible with my plugins anymore)
- Grab the plugin and put it in Plugins folder.
- Follow the instructions in the plugin configuration.
- Enjoy:)

Regards,
Helifax

Took your time! It has been at least 10 minutes since you were given the game to fix!! I thought I was going to have to do this myself...then I remembered I can't

Good work man

[Toothless Spoon]

Yeah I can get the game to run in borderless window @5760x1080, and I can make the HUD scale properly, but adjusting the 1920x1080 GUI option to 5760 - BUT the GUI is on the left monitor and I get that cursor problem.

To be honest this game seems a little sub-par anyways, so I'm not even sure if I'll put in the time - glad I got it cheap.

Don't give up on it, make sure you at least join a faction and play as a faction with the new skills etc(basically this assigns a class to you and open up the game). Once you pick a faction then it is a totally different game and owns big time. I really dig it.

Well now that Helifax has fixed it, I'll play it some more - but if don't like it, I'm looking at you for a refund

[valcan_s]

@Helifax : Works perfectly, thanks a million man, damn it looks good

[Haldi]

this does NOT work on the DVD Retail version still get 3 Screens mirrored, even after i tab out and back in 3 times
it does seem like i'd would like to work, when tabing out before the main menue ("press any button" screen) it does span over 3, but quickly closes it again. and yes i did select the .ini file !


Is there any way to get it working ? i've got Cheat Engine and Gamewiz32 ready....
or Teamviewer/VNC, you can hit me up on IRC mostly anytime ^^

[Toothless Spoon]

Hmm I'm getting that crash to desktop issue while the fix is running - are we suppose to do any .ini tweaks or have them default?

[helifax]

Hmm I'm getting that crash to desktop issue while the fix is running - are we suppose to do any .ini tweaks or have them default?

Default...by default...lol:)) but you already got it working;))