Just Cause 2
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Avalanche Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| Square Enix | |
| Engines | |
| Avalanche Engine 2.0 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 23, 2010 |
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| Just Cause | |
|---|---|
| Just Cause | 2006 |
| Just Cause 2 | 2010 |
| Just Cause 3 | 2015 |
| Just Cause 4 | 2018 |
Key points
- Well-optimized for PC.[citation needed]
- Negative mouse acceleration.
General information
- Just Cause Website
- Just Cause 2 Mods - A large modding community for the game
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
- All versions require Steam.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
- You can skip introduction cutscenes by pressing enter.
Modifications
Several excellent mods are available for Just Cause 2.
- Increased Grapple Range & Speed
- Technopath's Black Market Mod
- Superman Flying Mod (and in first-person)
- Super Car
- HD Improved Clouds
- High-Resolution Moon and Enhanced Stars
- Map Viewer
- No Film Grain
Generally, mods go in Steam\steamapps\common\just cause 2\dropzone or Steam\steamapps\common\just cause 2\dropzone
Create the dropzone folder, as it doesn't normally exist. If your mod comes with subfolders (like textures), put the subfolders inside dropzone. Some mods do not use dropzone, so please read the instructions for all mods.
Just Cause 2 Multiplayer Mod
- Also known as 'JC2-MP'.
- Currently in closed beta, and only available to play on certain public beta weekends hosted every few weeks.
- Will be released on Steam soon.
Game data
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Issues fixed
Possible crash fix
- Turn off 'decals' in video options menu
Other information
Command-line Parameters
There are several Command-line Parameters to help optimize the game even further. To add them, you must do the following:
- Right click on "Just Cause 2" in your Steam game library.
- Click properties at the bottom of the new context menu
- Click the "Set Launch Options" button
- Enter in whichever commandline options you want. (Examples listed below)
All listed perameters work in both the demo and the full game.
| Command line parameter | Description | Accepted variables |
|---|---|---|
/FailSafe |
Run in failsafe mode (ignore settings) | |
/Fullscreen |
Force fullscreen mode | |
/Windowed |
Force windowed mode | |
/Width=N |
Change width of resolution | |
/Height=N |
Change height of resolution | |
/WidthFS=N |
Change width of resolution (fullscreen only) | |
/HeightFS=N |
Change height of resolution (fullscreen only) | |
/WidthW=N |
Change width of resolution (windowed only) | |
/HeightW=N |
Change height of resolution (windowed only) | |
/RefreshRate=N |
Change the refresh rate | |
/MSAA=N |
Alter the MSAA sample count | |
/VSync=B |
Enable (or disable) V-Sync | 0 - 1 |
/Aniso=N |
Alter the Ansiotropic filter intensity | 0 - 7 (Default: 7) |
/Shadows=N |
Change shadow quality | 0 - 2 (Default: 1) |
/ShadowRes=N |
Alter shadow Resolution | 0 - 1 (Default: 0) |
/SSAO=B |
Enable/disable SSAO | 0 - 1 (Default: 0) |
/HBAO=B |
Enable/disable HBAO method for SSAO | 0 - 1 (Default: 1) |
/PLSpec=B |
Enable/disable pointlight specular | 0 - 1 (0) |
/PostEffects=B |
Enable/disable posteffects | 0 - 1 (1) |
/LODFactor=N |
Alter geometric dtail over distance | 0-3 (Default: 0) |
/Decals=B |
Enable/disable decals | 0 - 1 |
/EdgeFade=B |
Enable/disable edge fade effect | 0 - 1 |
/FilmGrain=B |
Enable/disable film grain effect | 0 - 1 |
/fovfactor=N |
Changes field of view.[1] | 1.0 - 2.0 (Default: 1.0) |
/DXBuffers= |
(Default: 1) | |
/FramerateCap= |
Allows user to set a cap on the framerate | (Default: disabled) |
/DXAdapter= |
Allows users with multiple GPUs to force the use of a specific card |
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
You can use multiple parameters by separating them with a space. (For example: /fovfactor=2 /frameratecap=30 /filmgrain=0)
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | Vista | Vista SP1 |
| Processor (CPU) | ||
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | DX10Nvidia GeForce 8800 series ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 10 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTS 250 series ATI Radeon HD 5750 series 512 MB of VRAM |
| Controller | Xbox 360 Controller | |