These are "wrappers" that translate old DirectX calls into modern language.
You run the tool, point it to your S3.exe , and type in your desired width and height.
🖼️ Circles look like ovals and units appear "fat." settlers 3 widescreen
Even with a widescreen fix, you might encounter these classic "old game" quirks: The UI is Too Small
🎶 Ensure your CD music is playing correctly; some digital versions require a specific codec to hear the iconic soundtrack. What is your monitor's resolution (1080p, 1440p, 4K)? Are you on Windows 10 or 11 ? These are "wrappers" that translate old DirectX calls
The Settlers III is a timeless masterpiece of the late 90s strategy genre, but its original release never anticipated the massive, high-definition monitors we use today. By default, the game often looks stretched, blurry, or confined to a tiny box in the center of your screen.
The Settlers 3 uses a "static" UI. This means if you play at 4K (3840x2160), the icons and text will become microscopic. What is your monitor's resolution (1080p, 1440p, 4K)
🎨 If using dgVoodoo2, you can enable "Antialiasing" to smooth out the edges of the sprites.
If you own on GOG or Ubisoft Connect, much of the heavy lifting is done for you.
Once your resolution is fixed, consider these minor tweaks to perfect your session: