Just Cause 3

Just Cause 3 is an open-world action game in which Rico Rodriguez sets out to liberate the island republic of Medici from the military dictatorship under General Di Ravello. Instead of prescribed combat routes, the game offers great freedom of movement, spectacular stunts and the destruction of military installations.

The game was developed by Avalanche Studios and published by Square Enix. The main campaign is designed for single players.

Just Cause 3 was released on Dec 1, 2015 for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The German Steam and PlayStation stores list Nov 30, 2015 as the release date.

Just Cause 3 is available natively for Windows PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. On PlayStation 5, the PS4 version can be played through backward compatibility. A standalone PS5, Xbox Series or Nintendo Switch release is not part of the original offering.

On PC, the Windows requirements listed on Steam are what counts. The original specifications list older Windows versions. The current Steam client now requires Windows 10 or later.

In Medici, Rico captures fortified locations, sabotages regime facilities and unlocks new ways of getting around. Military installations, radar stations and vehicles offer numerous targets. The game leaves it open whether Rico reaches his goal with explosives, vehicles or improvised chain reactions.

Outside the missions, challenges and collectibles await. The focus is on experimental action in the open world.

The Air, Land & Sea Expansion Pass includes three larger expansions. Sky Fortress adds an airship scenario and new air combat options. Mech Land Assault introduces armed mechs. Bavarium Sea Heist adds a new sea area and additional equipment to the game.

There are also smaller weapon and vehicle packs. These extras are not automatically included in the standard version of the game.

For the PC version, Steam lists minimum requirements of an Intel Core i5-2500K or AMD Phenom II X6 1075T, 8 GB RAM, a GeForce GTX 670 or Radeon HD 7870, and 54 GB of free storage. Recommended are a Core i7-3770 or FX-8350 and a GTX 780 or Radeon R9 290. Both profiles call for 8 GB of RAM.

The operating systems listed in the historical game requirements are not the same as the current support of the Steam client.

Rico moves through the island world with the grappling hook, wingsuit and parachute. The grappling hook pulls him toward buildings or vehicles and connects objects to each other. The wingsuit allows fast gliding flights, while the parachute gives control over altitude and direction.

The interplay of the three tools is a core part of the combat system: Rico can jump off a moving vehicle, change direction in the air and attack from a new position a few seconds later.

Just Cause 3 features military facilities that can be destroyed with gunfire, rockets and explosives. Connecting two objects with the grappling hook also creates physics effects, for example when vehicles are pulled against each other. Such actions also contribute to liberation progress in Medici.

Rico drives cars, motorcycles, boats, helicopters and jets. Many vehicles can be taken over directly in the open world. Because movement and combat interlock, chases can seamlessly turn into parachute jumps, air battles or attacks on ground installations.

Alongside the campaign, there are challenges for stunts, races and using certain tools. They add measurable tasks to free exploration. Collectibles and retaking locations give additional goals beyond the main missions.

The standard edition includes the main game. The XXL Edition combines the main game with the Air, Land & Sea Expansion Pass and other additional content. The Expansion Pass is also sold separately. Individual weapon and vehicle packs can be purchased separately.

The European PlayStation Store version offers German voice-over and German on-screen text. English, French, Italian, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese are also listed there.