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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Avalanche Studios}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Avalanche Studios}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive|2006-2009}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix|2009-present}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Noviy Disk|Retail (Russia)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nd.ru/catalog/products/justcause/|title=Just Cause|date=2023-02-18}}</ref>}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Avalanche Engine}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Avalanche Engine}}
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|reception    =  
 
|reception    =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|just-cause|75}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|just-cause|75}}
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|just-cause|60}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|just-cause|}}
 
|taxonomy    =
 
|taxonomy    =
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Just Cause}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{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            | TPS }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Automobile, Flight }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series           | Just Cause }}
 
|steam appid  = 6880
 
|steam appid  = 6880
|gogcom id    =  
+
|gogcom id    = 1084263831
 
|strategywiki = Just Cause
 
|strategywiki = Just Cause
|mobygames    = just-cause
+
|lutris      = just-cause
 +
|hltb        = 4904
 +
|mobygames    = 24152
 
|wikipedia    = Just Cause (video game)
 
|wikipedia    = Just Cause (video game)
 
|winehq      = 6799
 
|winehq      = 6799
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}}
 
}}
  
'''Key points'''
+
{{Introduction
{{ii}} Based on the original Xbox release. All the graphical enhancements from the Xbox 360 version are missing.
+
|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  = The Windows version is based on the original Xbox release; all the graphical enhancements from the Xbox 360 version are missing.
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://justcause.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page Unofficial Just Cause Wiki]
+
{{GOG.com links|1084263831|just_cause_series|for game series}}
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/6880/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/6880/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
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{{Availability/row| Amazon | B0081IOO8C | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B0081IOO8C | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1329-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1329-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | just_cause | DRM-free |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | just-cause | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | just-cause | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | just-cause | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | just-cause | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 6880 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 6880 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=12676 GamePressure] and Steam: <code>steam://install/6930</code>
  
 
==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 store       =  
+
|epic games launcher       =  
|epic games store notes =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =  
|gog galaxy             =  
+
|gog galaxy               = true
|gog galaxy notes       =  
+
|gog galaxy notes         =  
|origin                 =  
+
|origin                   =  
|origin notes           =  
+
|origin notes             =  
|steam cloud           = false
+
|steam cloud               = false
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|steam cloud notes         =  
|uplay                  =  
+
|ubisoft connect          =  
|uplay notes           =  
+
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
|xbox cloud             =  
+
|xbox cloud               =  
|xbox cloud notes       =  
+
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed notes            = Add <code>/windowed</code> to launch parameters.
 
|windowed notes            = Add <code>/windowed</code> to launch parameters.
|borderless windowed        = hackable
+
|borderless windowed        = false
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]].
+
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
|surround sound notes    = Up to 5.1 output.<ref>[http://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
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|surround sound notes    = Up to 5.1 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 =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Only available in Polish retail copy.
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  |notes    = Only available in Polish retail copy. For digital releases, download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2603-just-cause-polish-translation this].
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Only available in Russian retail copy.
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  |notes    = Local retail only. Use [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=888738265 this patch] for digital versions.
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = For Steam version follow [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=205803343 this guide].
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|native 3d notes            =  
 
|native 3d notes            =  
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [http://helixmod.blogspot.com/2016/02/just-cause-1.html Helix Mod: Just Cause 1].
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|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2016/02/just-cause-1.html Helix Mod: Just Cause 1].
 
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 +
 +
==Mouse aiming skips around and generally feels off==
 +
Game cant handle mice with more than 125 hz - a common issue with older games.
 +
 +
fix it by setting mouse to 125 hz or using a standard office mouse.
 
===Application Error on Start===
 
===Application Error on Start===
{{--}} If installed to a Steam library not on the same drive as the Steam client and application error will popup with "Failed to find Steam"".
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{{--}} If installed to a Steam library not on the same drive as the Steam client an application error will popup with "Failed to find Steam".
  
{{Fixbox|description=|ref=|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Copy {{file|steam.dll}} to the {{file|{{p|steam}}\steamapps\common\Just Cause|folder}}
Copy <code>steam.dll</code> to the <code><steam-library-path>\steamapps\common\Just Cause</code>.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
{{Fixbox|description=Alternate|ref=|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Create a symbolic link to {{file|steam.dll}}|ref=|fix=
Create a symbolic link (this will allow for <code>steam.dll</code> being updated by the Steam client.)
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# Open the command prompt as administrator.
 
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# Type: <code>mklink "{{p|steam}}\steamapps\common\Just Cause\steam.dll" "{{p|steam}}\steam.dll"</code>
# Open an administrative command prompt window
 
# Within the administrator command prompt window type: <code>mklink "<steam-library-path>\steamapps\common\Just Cause\steam.dll" "<steam-library-path>\steam.dll"</code>
 
''(Substitute <code><steam-library-path></code> to the full pathname to your Steam library.)''
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Crash if Windows key is pressed===
 
===Crash if Windows key is pressed===
{{--}} This game has been known to crash or become unresponsive on a press of the Windows key.
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{{--}} This game has been known to crash or become unresponsive on a press of the {{key|Win}} Windows key.
  
{{Fixbox|description=|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Run the game with the <code>/windowed</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
Use the <code>/windowed</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Shadow bug with newer video cards===
 
===Shadow bug with newer video cards===
{{--}} A bug with newer Nvidia drivers where a shadow endlessly follows you around the game world.
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{{--}} A bug with newer Nvidia drivers where a shadow endlessly follows the camera.
  
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#justcause Just Cause Widescreen fix]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/blob/c005850e28db47073e39cbf37891e0f821c78dc1/source/JustCause.WidescreenFix/dllmain.cpp#L363|title=WidescreenFixesPack/dllmain.cpp at c005850e28db47073e39cbf37891e0f821c78dc1 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack|date=2017-10-04}}</ref>}}
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#justcause Just Cause Widescreen fix]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/blob/c005850e28db47073e39cbf37891e0f821c78dc1/source/JustCause.WidescreenFix/dllmain.cpp#L363|title=WidescreenFixesPack/dllmain.cpp at c005850e28db47073e39cbf37891e0f821c78dc1 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack|date=2017-10-04}}</ref>}}
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{{ii}} When moving, the graphics seem smooth, but Rico is alternating between a "fast" and a "slow" speed. This is likely caused by an unstable frame rate while above 60 FPS.  
 
{{ii}} When moving, the graphics seem smooth, but Rico is alternating between a "fast" and a "slow" speed. This is likely caused by an unstable frame rate while above 60 FPS.  
  
{{Fixbox|description=Frame rate cap|ref={{CN|date=May 2019}}
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{{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Cap the frame rate]]|ref={{CN|date=May 2019}}
* See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]]
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      = 9
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|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
|macos 32-bit app       =  
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|macos intel 32-bit app =  
|macos 64-bit app       =  
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|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 =  
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Middleware===
 +
{{Middleware
 +
|physics          =
 +
|physics notes    =
 +
|audio            =
 +
|audio notes      =
 +
|interface        =
 +
|interface notes  =
 +
|input            =
 +
|input notes      =
 +
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 +
|cutscenes notes  =
 +
|multiplayer      =
 +
|multiplayer notes=
 +
|anticheat        =
 +
|anticheat notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|minOS    = 2000
 
|minOS    = 2000
 
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 4 1.4 GHz
 
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 4 1.4 GHz
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon XP 1600+
+
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon XP 1600+ (+1700 Steam)
|minRAM  = 512 MB
+
|minRAM  = 512 MB<br>256 MB (Steam)
|minHD    = 7.4 GB
+
|minHD    = 7.4 GB<br>4.0 GB (Steam)
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce4 Ti 4200
+
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce4 Ti 4200<br>Nvidia GeForce FX 5700 (Steam)
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon 9 series
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|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon 9 series<br>ATI Radeon 9500 (Steam)
 
|minVRAM  = 128 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 128 MB
 
|minSM    = 2.0
 
|minSM    = 2.0
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible 16-bit
 
|minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible 16-bit
 +
|minother = +600MB HD for Windows® 2000/XP swap file
  
 
|recOS    = XP
 
|recOS    = XP
 
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz
 
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz
 
|recCPU2  = AMD Athlon XP 2800+
 
|recCPU2  = AMD Athlon XP 2800+
|recRAM  = 1 GB
+
|recRAM  = 1 GB<br>512 MB (Steam)
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 7 Series
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 7 Series
 
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon X1800
 
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon X1800

Latest revision as of 10:56, 5 November 2023

Just Cause
Just Cause cover
Developers
Avalanche Studios
Publishers
2006-2009 Eidos Interactive
2009-present Square Enix
Retail (Russia) Noviy Disk[1]
Engines
Avalanche Engine
Release dates
Windows September 22, 2006
Reception
Metacritic 75
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres TPS
Vehicles Automobile, Flight
Art styles Realistic
Themes Contemporary
Series Just Cause
Just Cause on HowLongToBeat
Just Cause on IGDB
Just Cause guide on StrategyWiki
Just Cause on MobyGames
Just Cause on Wikipedia
Just Cause
Just Cause 2006
Just Cause 2 2010
Just Cause 3 2015
Just Cause 4 2018

Just Cause is a singleplayer third-person TPS game in the Just Cause series.

The Windows version is based on the original Xbox release; all the graphical enhancements from the Xbox 360 version are missing.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
SecuROM 7 DRM disc check.
Windows
Retail
DRM-free
The version included in the retail 'Square Enix Masterpieces' bundle of the first two games is entirely DRM-free.
Windows
Amazon.com
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Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg
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Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Windows
A free demo version is available from GamePressure and Steam: steam://install/6930

Game data

External general settings.
External general settings.
In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6880/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\JustCause\Saves\JCSaves\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6880/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud

Video

External video settings.
External video settings.
In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Use Just Cause Widescreen Fix.
Multi-monitor
Use Just Cause Widescreen Fix.
Ultra-widescreen
Use Just Cause Widescreen Fix.
4K Ultra HD
Use Just Cause Widescreen Fix.
Field of view (FOV)
Add -fovfactor=x to launch parameters. Where x=1, 1.5, 2.
Windowed
Add /windowed to launch parameters.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
No frame rate or refresh rate cap.[2]

Input

In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.

Audio

External audio settings.
External audio settings.
In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Up to 5.1 output.[3]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Polish
Only available in Polish retail copy. For digital releases, download this.
Russian
Local retail only. Use this patch for digital versions.
Spanish
For Steam version follow this guide.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
See Helix Mod: Just Cause 1.
vorpX
G3D
User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction.

Issues fixed

Mouse aiming skips around and generally feels off

Game cant handle mice with more than 125 hz - a common issue with older games.

fix it by setting mouse to 125 hz or using a standard office mouse.

Application Error on Start

If installed to a Steam library not on the same drive as the Steam client an application error will popup with "Failed to find Steam".
Copy steam.dll to the <Steam-folder>\steamapps\common\Just Cause
Create a symbolic link to steam.dll
  1. Open the command prompt as administrator.
  2. Type: mklink "<Steam-folder>\steamapps\common\Just Cause\steam.dll" "<Steam-folder>\steam.dll"

Crash if Windows key is pressed

This game has been known to crash or become unresponsive on a press of the Win Windows key.
Run the game with the /windowed command line argument.[citation needed]

Shadow bug with newer video cards

A bug with newer Nvidia drivers where a shadow endlessly follows the camera.
Use Just Cause Widescreen fix[4]
Use shadow fix[5]
  1. Download Just Cause Shadow Fix. Alternate download
  2. Put JustCause.exe in the installation folder.

Movement glitch

When moving, the graphics seem smooth, but Rico is alternating between a "fast" and a "slow" speed. This is likely caused by an unstable frame rate while above 60 FPS.
Cap the frame rate[citation needed]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Shader Model support 2.0
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Cutscenes Bink Video

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 2000
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 4 1.4 GHz
AMD Athlon XP 1600+ (+1700 Steam)
System memory (RAM) 512 MB
256 MB (Steam)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 7.4 GB
4.0 GB (Steam)
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce4 Ti 4200
Nvidia GeForce FX 5700 (Steam)
ATI Radeon 9 series
ATI Radeon 9500 (Steam)
128 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Shader model 2.0 support
Sound (audio device) DirectX 9.0c compatible 16-bit
Other +600MB HD for Windows® 2000/XP swap file


Notes

  1. When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).
  2. 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References