Launch the game via Steam. The main menu and gameplay should now display correctly with proper geometry and FOV for your monitor.
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If you do not want to install external files, you can attempt to manually adjust the FOV through the developer console. This is less stable than Method 1 but works for a quick fix. Launch the game via Steam
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When you launch the game via Steam, a small launcher window should appear. Use the Set resolution button in the top-left corner to choose your desired resolution. If 1080p still causes issues after the DPI fix, try 1280x720 for better stability.
To increase your FOV for a better widescreen experience, open the in-game console with the tilde key ( ~ ) and type: cl_fovmultiplier 1.25 (or any value between 1.2 and 1.6).