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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 1, 2015}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 1, 2015}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|just-cause-3|74}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|1528/just-cause-3|75}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|just-cause-3|76}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, DLC }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Open world, TPS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | Parachuting }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Flight }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Just Cause }} | ||
|steam appid = 225540 | |steam appid = 225540 | ||
|steam appid side = 619910 | |steam appid side = 619910 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |official site= https://square-enix-games.com/games/just-cause-3 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |hltb = 26404 | ||
+ | |lutris = just-cause-3 | ||
+ | |mobygames = 76383 | ||
|wikipedia = Just Cause 3 | |wikipedia = Just Cause 3 | ||
− | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 18749 |
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | 5 DVDs, EU only | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | just-cause-3 | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | just-cause-3 | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 225540 | Steam | XXL Edition also available. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00U1U34IE | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B0166E21QO | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam||Denuvo Anti-Tamper}}.<ref> | + | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam||Denuvo Anti-Tamper}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/eula/225540_eula_0|title=EULA|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.codefusion.technology/justcause3/|title=Support Page|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
− | {{ii}} Requires an Internet connection on first launch.<ref>https://i.imgur.com/PnyY4FE.png</ref> | + | {{ii}} Requires an Internet connection on first launch.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://i.imgur.com/PnyY4FE.png|title=i.imgur.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''XXL Edition''' includes the base game and all DLC. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Air, Land & Sea | | + | {{DLC/row| Air, Land & Sea Expansion Pass | | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Bavarium Sea Heist | | + | {{DLC/row| Bavarium Sea Heist | | Windows }} |
{{DLC/row| Capstone Bloodhound RPG | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Capstone Bloodhound RPG | | Windows }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Combat Buggy | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Combat Buggy | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Explosive Weapon Pack | | + | {{DLC/row| Explosive Weapon Pack | | Windows }} |
{{DLC/row| Final Argument Sniper Rifle | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Final Argument Sniper Rifle | | Windows }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Firestarter Customization Skins | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Firestarter Customization Skins | | Windows }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Kousavá Rifle | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Kousavá Rifle | | Windows }} | ||
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{{DLC/row| Mini-Gun Racing Boat | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Mini-Gun Racing Boat | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Mech Land Assault | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Rocket Launcher Sports Car | | Windows }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Reaper Missile Mech | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Reaper Missile Mech | | Windows }} | ||
− | + | {{DLC/row| Sky Fortress | | Windows }} | |
− | {{DLC/row| Sky Fortress | | + | {{DLC/row| Weaponized Vehicle Pack | | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Weaponized Vehicle Pack | | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use no-intro mod|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-07-27}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Download [https:// | + | # Download the [https://videogamemods.com/justcause3/mods/no-intro-updated/ No-Intro Mod]. |
− | # | + | # Extract the {{folder|dropzone}} folder with its contents into {{folder|{{P|game}}}}. |
+ | # Run the game with the following [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]]: {{code| --vfs-fs dropzone --vfs-archive patch_win64 --vfs-archive archives_win64 --vfs-fs }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Using Steam's Launch Options (with DLC Support)|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=570542665 Steam Community Guide by Leah - How to skip the intro screen [DLC Support]]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Open {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | # Create a new folder called {{folder|dropzone}} in the directory. | ||
+ | # Create a new folder in {{folder|dropzone}} called {{folder|videos}}. | ||
+ | # Create an empty text file in the {{folder|videos}} folder and rename it to {{file|corona_video.bikc}}. | ||
+ | # Run the game with the following [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]]: {{code| --vfs-fs dropzone --vfs-archive patch_win64 --vfs-archive archives_win64 --vfs-archive dlc_win64 --vfs-fs .}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Reduce load times=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} At startup, the game spends quite some time connecting to Square Enix servers. | ||
+ | {{--}} Using the following workaround will disable online features such as leaderboards. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Prevent game from connecting with online servers|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=566575720 Square Enix Offline (+Better Performance)</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Block the executable file {{file|justcause3.exe}} from connecting to the Internet in the firewall settings. | ||
+ | # Alternatively add folowing line into your [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hosts_(file) hosts file]: | ||
+ | #* <code>127.0.0.1 bluewhale.os.eidos.com</code> | ||
+ | # Once the game opens, select "Play In Offline Mode".}} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image| Just Cause 3 - Video Settings.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image| Just Cause 3 - Video Settings.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
{{Image| Just Cause 3 - Gameplay Settings.png|In-game gameplay settings.}} | {{Image| Just Cause 3 - Gameplay Settings.png|In-game gameplay settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|multimonitor = true | |multimonitor = true | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Placing waypoints on the map is broken on ultrawide resolutions. |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = Use [https://github.com/ | + | |fov notes = Use [https://github.com/BakuStorm/JC3FOVFixer JC3FOVFixer] for up to 90° vertical (see [https://themetalmuncher.github.io/fov-calc/ FOV Calculator] for help). Also affects cutscenes, which may cause visual glitches, e.g. character pop-in. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = Use | + | |borderless windowed notes = Use <code>/borderless /windowed</code> [[#Steam Launch Options|in Steam Launch Options]]. |
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
|anisotropic notes = Up to 16x. | |anisotropic notes = Up to 16x. | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]], [[SMAA]], SMAA_T2X (SMAA_T2X appears to cause blurriness and a ghosting like effect when motion blur is turned off. Turning motion blur on appears to fix this.) | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]], [[SMAA]], SMAA_T2X (SMAA_T2X appears to cause blurriness and a ghosting like effect when motion blur is turned off. Turning motion blur on appears to fix this.) | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = n/a | |acceleration option = n/a | ||
− | |acceleration option notes = Enabled by default. | + | |acceleration option notes = Enabled by default. If using an adjustable DPI mouse, disable this by setting the in game sensitivity slider to zero, then increase mouse DPI to compensate. |
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
− | |mouse sensitivity notes = | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = Global setting for Mouse and Gamepad |
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
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|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = hackable |
− | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = See [[#Controller remapping|Controller remapping]]. |
|controller sensitivity = true | |controller sensitivity = true | ||
− | |controller sensitivity notes= | + | |controller sensitivity notes= Global setting for Mouse and Gamepad |
|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
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|xbox prompts = true | |xbox prompts = true | ||
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = hackable |
− | |dualshock 4 notes = | + | |dualshock 4 notes = See [[Controller:DualShock 4|DualShock 4]]. |
− | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = hackable |
− | |dualshock prompts notes = | + | |dualshock prompts notes = Use [https://videogamemods.com/justcause3/mods/updated-playstation-buttons/ Updated Playstation Buttons] mod. |
− | |light bar support = | + | |light bar support = false |
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 modes = unknown | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
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|controller hotplug = true | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ===Controller remapping=== |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Change controller mapping|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|kepmap.txt}} [sic] with a text editor. | ||
+ | # Edit {{code|"key"}} values to desired settings. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Audio== | ||
{{Image| Just Cause 3 - Audio Settings.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image| Just Cause 3 - Audio Settings.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = SFX, Voice and Music. | |separate volume notes = SFX, Voice and Music. | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Verified up to 7.1 surround output.<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Verified up to 7.1 surround output.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = Game halted when focus is lost. | |mute on focus lost notes = Game halted when focus is lost. | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{--}} Latin American Spanish localization is exclusive to the console versions. | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Japanese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==VR support== | + | ==Network== |
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = false | ||
+ | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = hackable | ||
+ | |lan play players = | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
+ | |lan play notes = Use [https://store.steampowered.com/app/619910/Just_Cause_3_Multiplayer_Mod/ Just Cause 3: Multiplayer Mod] to host a dedicated server and connect using the local IP of the server. | ||
+ | |online play = hackable | ||
+ | |online play players = | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
+ | |online play notes = Use [https://store.steampowered.com/app/619910/Just_Cause_3_Multiplayer_Mod/ Just Cause 3: Multiplayer Mod]. | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = | ||
+ | |udp = | ||
+ | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==3D/VR support== | ||
{{VR support | {{VR support | ||
|gg3d name = | |gg3d name = | ||
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|vorpx = true | |vorpx = true | ||
|vorpx modes = Z3D | |vorpx modes = Z3D | ||
− | |vorpx notes = Officially supported game.<br> | + | |vorpx notes = Officially supported game.<br>'''Note:'''Game is currently not on official list, but listed on vorpx local profile factory list. |
|htc vive = | |htc vive = | ||
|htc vive notes = | |htc vive notes = | ||
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|play area room-scale = | |play area room-scale = | ||
|play area room-scale notes = | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Resolution change causes the game to crash=== | ===Resolution change causes the game to crash=== | ||
− | {{--}} Changing the resolution of the game from the in-game settings menu might cause the game to crash. | + | {{--}} Changing the resolution of the game from the in-game settings menu might cause the game to crash.{{cn|date=2022-08-20|reason=}} |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Manually edit the | + | {{Fixbox|description=Manually edit the configuration file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/225540/discussions/0/485623406961149072/|title=How to fix the resolution crash bug!!!! :: Just cause 3 General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|Settings.json}} using a text editor. |
# Adjust lines 2 and 3 to your desired resolution | # Adjust lines 2 and 3 to your desired resolution | ||
#* <code>"DisplayFullscreenWidth": 1920</code> | #* <code>"DisplayFullscreenWidth": 1920</code> | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Changing your resolution to anything higher than 1080p causes sub menu items to display in the wrong position on screen, functionality | + | {{ii}} Changing your resolution to anything higher than 1080p causes sub menu items to display in the wrong position on screen, but with no effect on functionality. |
{{ii}} The provided samples are the default settings for the settings file. | {{ii}} The provided samples are the default settings for the settings file. | ||
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===Lock-on missiles not working=== | ===Lock-on missiles not working=== | ||
− | {{--}} If using mouse and keyboard, lock-on missiles in vehicles might not work. Bug unpatched since launch. | + | {{--}} If using mouse and keyboard, lock-on missiles in vehicles might not work. Bug unpatched since launch.{{cn|date=2022-08-20|reason=}} |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable 'precision aim' Gear MOD and restart the game.<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable 'precision aim' Gear MOD and restart the game.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/225540/discussions/0/485624149154469397/|title=Homing Missiles not working :: Just cause 3 General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the Gear MOD menu for weapons. | # Go to the Gear MOD menu for weapons. | ||
# Disable the Precision Aim MOD. | # Disable the Precision Aim MOD. | ||
# Restart the game. | # Restart the game. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use an XInput controller.<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use an XInput controller.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/225540/discussions/0/485624040225338798/|title=Act 3 - Rico and the Rose, can't catch jets. :: Just cause 3 General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Plug in or connect an XInput controller | # Plug in or connect an XInput controller | ||
# Start Steam Big Picture | # Start Steam Big Picture | ||
# Launch Just Cause 3 | # Launch Just Cause 3 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Stuttering observed when using a controller with Steam=== |
− | {{ | + | {{--}} If using a controller with Steam, stuttering might be observed. |
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+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Steam Controller Input for the game|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the game's properties in Steam | ||
+ | # Go to the controller section. | ||
+ | # Disable Steam Input. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
− | === | + | ===Steam Launch Options=== |
− | {{ii}} There are several Configuration Parameters to help optimize the game even further. | + | {{ii}} There are several Configuration Parameters that can be set using Steam's "Set Launch Option" feature to help optimize the game even further. |
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" | {| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" | ||
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− | ! | + | ! Launch Option parameter !! Description !! Accepted variables |
|- | |- | ||
| <code>/failSafe</code> || Run in failsafe mode (ignore settings)|| | | <code>/failSafe</code> || Run in failsafe mode (ignore settings)|| | ||
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| <code>/borderless</code> || Force bordlerless mode || | | <code>/borderless</code> || Force bordlerless mode || | ||
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− | | <code>/width=N</code> || Change width | + | | <code>/width=N</code> || Change resolution width || |
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− | | <code>/height=N</code> || Change height | + | | <code>/height=N</code> || Change resolution height || |
|- | |- | ||
− | | <code>/widthFS=N</code> || Change width | + | | <code>/widthFS=N</code> || Change resolution width (fullscreen only)|| |
|- | |- | ||
− | | <code>/heightFS=N</code> || Change height | + | | <code>/heightFS=N</code> || Change resolution height (fullscreen only)|| |
|- | |- | ||
− | | <code>/widthW=N</code> || Change width | + | | <code>/widthW=N</code> || Change resolution width (windowed only)|| |
|- | |- | ||
− | | <code>/heightW=N</code> || Change height | + | | <code>/heightW=N</code> || Change resolution height (windowed only)|| |
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− | | <code>/refreshrate=N</code> || Change the refresh rate|| | + | | <code>/refreshrate=N</code> || Change the refresh rate || |
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− | | <code>/vsync=B</code> || Enable/disable V-sync|| | + | | <code>/vsync=B</code> || Enable/disable V-sync || |
|- | |- | ||
− | | <code>/dxadapter=N</code> || Use DirectX adapter at specified index|| | + | | <code>/dxadapter=N</code> || Use DirectX adapter at specified index || |
|- | |- | ||
| <code>/aniso=n</code> || Anisotropic filter || (0-7, default: 7) | | <code>/aniso=n</code> || Anisotropic filter || (0-7, default: 7) | ||
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| <code>/ssao=B</code> || Enable/disable SSAO || Default: Disabled | | <code>/ssao=B</code> || Enable/disable SSAO || Default: Disabled | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | <code>/posteffects=B</code> || Enable/disable | + | | <code>/posteffects=B</code> || Enable/disable post-processing effects || Default: Enabled |
|- | |- | ||
− | | <code>/lodfactor=N</code> || Geometric detail || 0-3, Default: 0 | + | | <code>/lodfactor=N</code> || Geometric level of detail || 0-3, Default: 0 |
|- | |- | ||
| <code>/edgefade=B</code> || Enable/disable edge fade effect || | | <code>/edgefade=B</code> || Enable/disable edge fade effect || | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = false | |windows 32-bit exe = false | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recGPU2 = AMD Radeon R9 290 (4 GB) | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon R9 290 (4 GB) | ||
|recVRAM = | |recVRAM = | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 10:05, 23 March 2024
Developers | |
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Avalanche Studios | |
Publishers | |
Square Enix | |
Engines | |
Avalanche Engine 3.0 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 1, 2015 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 74 |
OpenCritic | 75 |
IGDB | 76 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, DLC |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Open world, TPS |
Sports | Parachuting |
Vehicles | Flight |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary |
Series | Just Cause |
Just Cause | |
---|---|
Just Cause | 2006 |
Just Cause 2 | 2010 |
Just Cause 3 | 2015 |
Just Cause 4 | 2018 |
Just Cause 3 is a singleplayer third-person open world and TPS game in the Just Cause series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | 5 DVDs, EU only | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | XXL Edition also available. | |||
Amazon.com (unavailable) | ||||
Amazon.co.uk (unavailable) |
- All versions require Steam and Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM.[1][2]
- Requires an Internet connection on first launch.[3]
Version differences
- The XXL Edition includes the base game and all DLC.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Air, Land & Sea Expansion Pass | ||
Bavarium Sea Heist | ||
Capstone Bloodhound RPG | ||
Combat Buggy | ||
Explosive Weapon Pack | ||
Final Argument Sniper Rifle | ||
Firestarter Customization Skins | ||
Kousavá Rifle | ||
Mini-Gun Racing Boat | ||
Mech Land Assault | ||
Rocket Launcher Sports Car | ||
Reaper Missile Mech | ||
Sky Fortress | ||
Weaponized Vehicle Pack |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Use no-intro mod[4] |
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Using Steam's Launch Options (with DLC Support)[5] |
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Reduce load times
- At startup, the game spends quite some time connecting to Square Enix servers.
- Using the following workaround will disable online features such as leaderboards.
Prevent game from connecting with online servers[6] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Square Enix\Just Cause 3\Saves\0\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/225540/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Square Enix\Just Cause 3\Saves\<user-id>\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/225540/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Placing waypoints on the map is broken on ultrawide resolutions. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Use JC3FOVFixer for up to 90° vertical (see FOV Calculator for help). Also affects cutscenes, which may cause visual glitches, e.g. character pop-in. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use /borderless /windowed in Steam Launch Options. |
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Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16x. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA, SMAA, SMAA_T2X (SMAA_T2X appears to cause blurriness and a ghosting like effect when motion blur is turned off. Turning motion blur on appears to fix this.) | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Enabled by default. If using an adjustable DPI mouse, disable this by setting the in game sensitivity slider to zero, then increase mouse DPI to compensate. | |
Mouse sensitivity | Global setting for Mouse and Gamepad | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | XInput controllers only. Games causes Xbox One controller to de-sync from wireless dongle.[citation needed] | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See Controller remapping. | |
Controller sensitivity | Global setting for Mouse and Gamepad | |
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | See DualShock 4. | |
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PlayStation button prompts | Use Updated Playstation Buttons mod. | |
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Generic/other controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Rapidly changes button prompts |
Controller remapping
Change controller mapping |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | SFX, Voice and Music. | |
Surround sound | Verified up to 7.1 surround output.[7] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Game halted when focus is lost. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
- Latin American Spanish localization is exclusive to the console versions.
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Local play | |||
LAN play | Use Just Cause 3: Multiplayer Mod to host a dedicated server and connect using the local IP of the server. | ||
Online play | Use Just Cause 3: Multiplayer Mod. |
3D/VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Just Cause 3. | ||
vorpX | Z3D Officially supported game. Note:Game is currently not on official list, but listed on vorpx local profile factory list. |
Issues fixed
Resolution change causes the game to crash
- Changing the resolution of the game from the in-game settings menu might cause the game to crash.[citation needed]
Manually edit the configuration file[8] |
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Notes
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Lock-on missiles not working
- If using mouse and keyboard, lock-on missiles in vehicles might not work. Bug unpatched since launch.[citation needed]
Disable 'precision aim' Gear MOD and restart the game.[9] |
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Use an XInput controller.[10] |
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Stuttering observed when using a controller with Steam
- If using a controller with Steam, stuttering might be observed.
Disable Steam Controller Input for the game |
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Other information
Steam Launch Options
- There are several Configuration Parameters that can be set using Steam's "Set Launch Option" feature to help optimize the game even further.
Launch Option parameter | Description | Accepted variables |
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/failSafe |
Run in failsafe mode (ignore settings) | |
/fullscreen |
Force fullscreen mode | |
/windowed |
Force windowed mode | |
/borderless |
Force bordlerless mode | |
/width=N |
Change resolution width | |
/height=N |
Change resolution height | |
/widthFS=N |
Change resolution width (fullscreen only) | |
/heightFS=N |
Change resolution height (fullscreen only) | |
/widthW=N |
Change resolution width (windowed only) | |
/heightW=N |
Change resolution height (windowed only) | |
/refreshrate=N |
Change the refresh rate | |
/vsync=B |
Enable/disable V-sync | |
/dxadapter=N |
Use DirectX adapter at specified index | |
/aniso=n |
Anisotropic filter | (0-7, default: 7) |
/shadows=N |
Shadow quality | (0-2, default: 1) |
/shadowres=N |
Shadow resolution | 0-1, default: 0 |
/ssao=B |
Enable/disable SSAO | Default: Disabled |
/posteffects=B |
Enable/disable post-processing effects | Default: Enabled |
/lodfactor=N |
Geometric level of detail | 0-3, Default: 0 |
/edgefade=B |
Enable/disable edge fade effect | |
/watertess=B |
Enable/disable water tessellation | Default: Enabled |
B
stands for boolean; Where 1
is equal to "enabled," and 0
is equal to "disabled"
N
stands for number; Set to whichever number requested
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Audio | FMOD Studio | |
Interface | Scaleform | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.994d |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Vista SP2 | 7 SP1, 8.1 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3 GHz AMD Phenom II X6 1075T 3.0 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3770 3.4 GHz AMD FX-8350 4.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 6 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 54 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 670 AMD Radeon HD 7870 2 GB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 (3 GB) AMD Radeon R9 290 (4 GB) |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (225540) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ EULA - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Support Page - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ i.imgur.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-07-27
- ↑ Steam Community Guide by Leah - How to skip the intro screen [DLC Support]
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=566575720 Square Enix Offline (+Better Performance)
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ How to fix the resolution crash bug!!!! :: Just cause 3 General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Homing Missiles not working :: Just cause 3 General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Act 3 - Rico and the Rose, can't catch jets. :: Just cause 3 General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023