Patches are stored in: PCSX2\patches\<CRC>.pnach
For the pixel-perfect experience, you need a community-verified patch. The most stable version of the God of War widescreen patch was curated by the PCSX2 forums user "nemesis2000" and "asmodean." God Of War Widescreen Patch Pcsx2
Note: If this works perfectly, stop here. However, many users report that the default patch for the NTSC (North American) version causes shadows to flicker or subtitles to cut off at the bottom. If you see this, move to the manual method. Patches are stored in: PCSX2\patches\<CRC>
Navigate to on the left column and ensure the widescreen entry is toggled on. Fixing Common Graphical Issues If you see this, move to the manual method
Once you've applied the widescreen patch, you'll need to configure PCSX2 to output the game in a widescreen resolution. Here's how:
Do not write the code yourself unless you are a hex-editing master. Use a pre-made file.