How to Enable Ultrawide Support in Visions of Mana: A Complete Guide

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Visions of Mana is a visually stunning game, but many players have faced challenges when trying to experience it in ultrawide resolutions. Currently, the game does not natively support ultrawide aspect ratios in cutscenes and is locked at a 30 FPS cap. However, with some HEX editing, you can temporarily display the game in ultrawide mode until a more permanent fix is available. This guide will walk you through the step-by-step process to enable ultrawide support, adjust the field of view (FOV), and work around the limitations in Visions of Mana.

Requirements

Before diving into the guide, ensure you have the following tools:

  • HEX Editor: Software like HxD or Notepad++ is required to modify the game files.
  • Basic File Navigation Skills: You will need to locate and edit specific files within the game directory.

Step 1: Locate the Game File

To begin, navigate to the executable file that you need to modify:

  1. Open your file explorer and go to the directory where Visions of Mana is installed.
  2. The path should look something like this:
    SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\VisionsofMana\VisionsofMana\Binaries\Win64
  3. Find the file named VisionsofMana-Win64-Shipping.exe.

Step 2: Modify the Aspect Ratio Using HEX Editing

To change the aspect ratio of the game to match your ultrawide screen, you will need to edit the HEX values in the executable file:

  1. Open the VisionsofMana-Win64-Shipping.exe file with your HEX editor.
  2. Search for the HEX value: 3B 8E E3 3F. You should find three instances of this value in the same OFFSET section (3F). Important: Only replace these three instances; do not alter other instances.
  3. Replace the values according to your screen’s aspect ratio:
    • For 16:10 aspect ratio, use: CD CC CC 3F
    • For 15:9 aspect ratio, use: 55 55 D5 3F
    • For 16:9 aspect ratio, use: 39 8E E3 3F
    • For 21:9 (2560×1080) aspect ratio, use: 26 B4 17 40
    • For 21:9 (3440×1440) aspect ratio, use: 8E E3 18 40
    • For 21:9 (3840×1600) aspect ratio, use: 9A 99 19 40
    • For 32:10 aspect ratio, use: CD CC 4C 40
    • For 32:9 aspect ratio, use: 39 8E 63 40

For example, if your monitor’s aspect ratio is 21:9 with a resolution of 3440×1440, replace 3B 8E E3 3F with 8E E3 18 40.

Step 3: Adjust the Field of View (FOV)

Modifying the FOV will enhance your gaming experience by allowing more of the game world to be visible on your screen.

  1. In the HEX editor, search for the HEX value: 36 FA 0E 3C. This value should appear only once in the file.
  2. Replace 36 FA 0E 3C with one of the following values based on your preference:
    • 35 FA 3E 3C – Recommended for 21:9 aspect ratio.
    • 35 FA 40 3C – Best suited for 32:10 (3840×1200) ultrawide screens.
    • 35 FA 4E 3C – Creates a fisheye effect.
    • 35 FA 2E 3C – Matches the default FOV for 16:9 aspect ratio.

    You can experiment by adjusting the third HEX value (0E) between 2E and 4E to find your ideal FOV setting. Many players have found success with 35 FA 37 3C and then fine-tuning the setting with the in-game FOV option.

Note: Modifying the FOV can affect certain cutscenes, particularly the Depth of Field (DOF) effect. Some characters and backgrounds may appear blurry, while some objects may appear clear when they should not. Fortunately, this issue is rare and only affects specific camera angles in a few scenes.

Step 4: Set the Game to Borderless Window Mode

For the ultrawide settings to apply correctly, make sure the game is running in borderless window mode:

  1. Go to the in-game settings.
  2. Select display options and set the game to Borderless Window.

Step 5: Workaround for 30 FPS Cap in Cutscenes

While the ultrawide modification will improve the overall gaming experience, cutscenes in Visions of Mana will still run at a locked 30 FPS and will be pillarboxed. As a temporary fix:

  1. Press F11 twice during cutscenes to unlock the framerate. Note: This needs to be done each time a cutscene begins.
  2. To automate this process, consider setting up a macro that double-presses F11. For example, if you have a Logitech keyboard, you can assign this macro to a G key. If your controller has extra buttons, you can assign the macro to one of those.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can enjoy Visions of Mana in glorious ultrawide mode, despite the current limitations. Remember that these modifications are temporary workarounds until a more permanent fix becomes available. If this guide helped you, please consider liking or sharing it to support the work!

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