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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 1, 2015}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 1, 2015}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|just-cause-3|74}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|1528/just-cause-3|75}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|just-cause-3|76}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, DLC }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Open world, TPS }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | Parachuting }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Flight }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary }}
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{{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    =  
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|official site= https://square-enix-games.com/games/just-cause-3
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
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|hltb        = 26404
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|lutris      = just-cause-3
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|mobygames    = 76383
 
|wikipedia    = Just Cause 3
 
|wikipedia    = Just Cause 3
|winehq      =  
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|winehq      = 18749
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Just Cause}}
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 +
{{Introduction
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|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
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}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | 3 DVD's | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | 5 DVDs, EU only | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00U1U34IE | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GMG | just-cause-3 | Steam | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B0166E21QO | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | just-cause-3 | Steam | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GMG | just-cause-3 | Steam | {{store link|GMG|just-cause-3-xl-edition|XL Edition}} is also available. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 225540 | Steam | XXL Edition also available. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Humble | just-cause-3 | Steam | {{store link|Humble|just-cause-3-xl-edition|XL Edition}} is also available. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00U1U34IE | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 225540 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B0166E21QO | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam||Denuvo Anti-Tamper}}.<ref>[https://store.steampowered.com/eula/225540_eula_0 EULA]</ref><ref>[https://support.codefusion.technology/justcause3/ Support Page]</ref>
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{{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>
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{{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 | Includes the Sky Fortress, Mech Land Assault, and Bavarium Sea Heist expansions. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Air, Land & Sea Expansion Pass | | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Bavarium Sea Heist | Expansion. | Windows }}
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{{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 | Includes the Capstone Bloodhound RPG and Final Argument Sniper Rifle. | Windows }}
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{{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 }}
{{DLC/row| Mech Land Assault | Expansion. | Windows }}
 
 
{{DLC/row| Mini-Gun Racing Boat | | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Mini-Gun Racing Boat | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Mech Land Assault | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Rocket Launcher Sports Car | | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Reaper Missile Mech | | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Reaper Missile Mech | | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Rocket Launcher Sports Car | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Sky Fortress | | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Sky Fortress | Expansion. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Weaponized Vehicle Pack | | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Weaponized Vehicle Pack | Includes the Combat Buggy, Mini-Gun Racing Boat, and the Rocket Launcher Sports Car. | Windows }}
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Klumb3r|date=2018-06-29}}</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use no-intro mod|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-07-27}}</ref>|fix=
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/863-just-cause-3-no-intro-mod/ "no intro" mod] and extract the <code>dropzone</code> folder to the installation folder.
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# Download the [https://videogamemods.com/justcause3/mods/no-intro-updated/ No-Intro Mod].
# Use <code>--vfs-fs dropzone --vfs-archive patch_win64 --vfs-archive archives_win64 --vfs-fs</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]].}}
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# Extract the {{folder|dropzone}} folder with its contents into {{folder|{{P|game}}}}.
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# 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 }}
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}}
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{{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=
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# Open {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
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# Create a new folder called {{folder|dropzone}} in the directory.
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# Create a new folder in {{folder|dropzone}} called {{folder|videos}}.
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# Create an empty text file in the {{folder|videos}} folder and rename it to {{file|corona_video.bikc}}.
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# 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 .}}
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}}
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===Reduce load times===
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{{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=
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# Block the executable file {{file|justcause3.exe}} from connecting to the Internet in the firewall settings.
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# 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>
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# 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               =  
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|discord                   =  
|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
|gog galaxy             =  
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|gog galaxy               =  
|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
|steam cloud           = false
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|steam cloud               = false
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               =  
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==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 settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
|ultrawidescreen            = true
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|ultrawidescreen            = false
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|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/xforce/justfov Just Cause 3 FOV Patcher], up to 90° (apparently vertical).
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|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 the <code>/borderless /windowed</code> [[#Command-line Parameters|command-line parameters]].
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|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.)
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|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                        = unknown
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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
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}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
{{Input settings
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{{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. If you have an adjustable dpi mouse, you can disable by setting the in game sensitivity slider to zero. Then increase mouse dpi to compensate
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|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        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  = Global setting for Mouse and Gamepad
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  = Global setting for Mouse and Gamepad
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|full controller          = true
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
|controller remap          = false
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|controller remap          = hackable
|controller remap notes    = (Can be edited through keymap.txt located in Documents/Square Enix/Saves/one of two numbered files)
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|controller remap notes    = See [[#Controller remapping|Controller remapping]].
 
|controller sensitivity    = true
 
|controller sensitivity    = true
 
|controller sensitivity notes= Global setting for Mouse and Gamepad
 
|controller sensitivity notes= Global setting for Mouse and Gamepad
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|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
|dualshock 4              = false
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|dualshock 4              = hackable
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
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|dualshock 4 notes        = See [[Controller:DualShock 4|DualShock 4]].
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts        = hackable
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
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|dualshock prompts notes  = Use [https://videogamemods.com/justcause3/mods/updated-playstation-buttons/ Updated Playstation Buttons] mod.
|light bar support        = unknown
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|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=  
|button prompts            = Xbox, DualShock
 
|button prompts notes      = For DualShock use [https://justcause3mods.com/mods/updated-playstation-buttons/ Updated Playstation Buttons] mod.
 
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
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}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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===Controller remapping===
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{{Fixbox|description=Change controller mapping|ref=|fix=
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
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# Open {{file|kepmap.txt}} [sic] with a text editor.
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# Edit {{code|"key"}} values to desired settings.
 +
}}
 +
 
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==Audio==
 
{{Image| Just Cause 3 - Audio Settings.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image| Just Cause 3 - Audio Settings.png|In-game audio settings.}}
{{Audio settings
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{{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>[http://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
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|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        =  
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|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
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|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  = German
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  |language  = Japanese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
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  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
}}
 +
 +
==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 =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|vorpx                      = true
 
|vorpx                      = true
 
|vorpx modes                = Z3D
 
|vorpx modes                = Z3D
|vorpx notes                = Officially supported game.<br><b>Note:</b>Game is currently not on official list, but listed on vorpx local profile factory list.
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|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  =  
}}
 
 
==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 =
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==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.
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{{--}} 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 config<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/225540/discussions/0/485623406961149072/ How to fix the resolution crash bug!!!! :: Just cause 3 General Discussions]</ref>|fix=
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{{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 <code>Settings.json</code> using any text editor.
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# 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 is still perfect however.
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{{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.
}}
 
 
===Stuttering===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Stuttering may be reduced by freeing video RAM|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
 
This can be done in-game by:
 
*Reducing Texture Quality
 
*Reducing Resolution
 
*Reducing Anti-Aliasing
 
 
This can also be done in Windows by:
 
*Disconnecting Secondary Monitors
 
*Closing VRAM heavy applications, e.g. Web Browsers
 
*Change to windows basic theme (Windows 7 only)
 
}}
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=If you get low memory warnings and stuttering, changing virtual memory settings can help |fix=
 
Specifically if you have two or more drives in your system (eg an SSD+HDD), make sure the page file is set to use a different drive to the one the game is installed on.
 
 
On Windows 7:
 
*Search the start menu for advanced system settings
 
*Open the Performance settings
 
*Switch to the Advanced tab
 
*In the Virtual memory box, click Change...
 
*Uncheck "Automatically manage paging file size for all drives"
 
*Manually set to no paging file on the drive Just Cause 3 is installed on, and set either custom or system managed on other drives
 
 
NB: This only works for separate physical drives, not partitions.
 
 
NB: It is not recommended to have a page file on an SSD as it can wear the drive out, better to have the game on an SSD and page file on an HDD.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===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.
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{{--}} 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>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/225540/discussions/0/485624149154469397/ Homing Missiles not working :: Just cause 3 General Discussions]</ref>|fix=
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{{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.
# The game will hopefully let missiles lock on.
 
 
}}
 
}}
{{Fixbox|description=Use an XInput controller.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/225540/discussions/0/485624040225338798/ Act 3 - Rico and the Rose, cant catch jets. :: Just cause 3 General Discussions]</ref>|fix=
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{{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
# The game will hopefully let missiles lock on.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Online mode causes performance issues===
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===Stuttering observed when using a controller with Steam===
{{Fixbox|description=Enable Offline Mode.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=566575720 Square Enix Online DRM Sucks Balls (+Better Performance) :: Just cause 3 Guides]</ref>|fix=
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{{--}} If using a controller with Steam, stuttering might be observed.
# Go to windows firewall settings (Found under PC settings/security)
 
# Click advanced settings
 
# Outbound rules
 
# New Rule
 
# Program (Just click next)
 
# Browse to JustCause3.exe in your steam folder.
 
# Press Block connection.
 
# Next time you start the game it will find itself unable to connect to Square-Enix's servers and offer you to play in offline mode.}}
 
  
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable Steam Controller Input for the game|fix=
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# Go to the game's properties in Steam
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# Go to the controller section.
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# Disable Steam Input.
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}}
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
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| <code>/borderless</code> || Force bordlerless mode ||
 
| <code>/borderless</code> || Force bordlerless mode ||
 
|-
 
|-
| <code>/width=N</code> || Change width of resolution ||
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| <code>/width=N</code> || Change resolution width ||
 
|-
 
|-
| <code>/height=N</code> || Change height of resolution ||
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| <code>/height=N</code> || Change resolution height ||
 
|-
 
|-
| <code>/widthFS=N</code> || Change width of resolution (fullscreen only)||
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| <code>/widthFS=N</code> || Change resolution width (fullscreen only)||
 
|-
 
|-
| <code>/heightFS=N</code> || Change height of resolution (fullscreen only)||
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| <code>/heightFS=N</code> || Change resolution height (fullscreen only)||
 
|-
 
|-
| <code>/widthW=N</code> || Change width of resolution (windowed only)||
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| <code>/widthW=N</code> || Change resolution width (windowed only)||
 
|-
 
|-
| <code>/heightW=N</code> || Change height of resolution (windowed only)||
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| <code>/heightW=N</code> || Change resolution height (windowed only)||
 
|-
 
|-
| <code>/refreshrate=N</code> || Change the refresh rate||
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| <code>/refreshrate=N</code> || Change the refresh rate ||
 
|-
 
|-
| <code>/vsync=B</code> || Enable/disable V-sync||
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| <code>/vsync=B</code> || Enable/disable V-sync ||
 
|-
 
|-
| <code>/dxadapter=N</code> || Use DirectX adapter at specified index||
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| <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 posteffects || Default: Enabled
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| <code>/posteffects=B</code> || Enable/disable post-processing effects || Default: Enabled
 
|-
 
|-
| <code>/lodfactor=N</code> || Geometric detail || 0-3, Default: 0
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| <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
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|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 =  
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|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=  
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|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    = {{ii}} 32-bit systems are not supported.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/games/225540/announcements/detail/101690998229474787 PC SPECS]</ref>
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|notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 10:05, 23 March 2024

Just Cause 3
Just Cause 3 cover
Developers
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 3 on HowLongToBeat
Just Cause 3 on IGDB
Just Cause 3 on MobyGames
Just Cause 3 on Wikipedia
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

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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5 DVDs, EU only
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
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XXL Edition also available.
Windows
Amazon.com (unavailable)
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Windows
Amazon.co.uk (unavailable)
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Windows
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
Windows
Bavarium Sea Heist
Windows
Capstone Bloodhound RPG
Windows
Combat Buggy
Windows
Explosive Weapon Pack
Windows
Final Argument Sniper Rifle
Windows
Firestarter Customization Skins
Windows
Kousavá Rifle
Windows
Mini-Gun Racing Boat
Windows
Mech Land Assault
Windows
Rocket Launcher Sports Car
Windows
Reaper Missile Mech
Windows
Sky Fortress
Windows
Weaponized Vehicle Pack
Windows

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Use no-intro mod[4]
  1. Download the No-Intro Mod.
  2. Extract the dropzone folder with its contents into <path-to-game>.
  3. Run the game with the following command line arguments: --vfs-fs dropzone --vfs-archive patch_win64 --vfs-archive archives_win64 --vfs-fs
Using Steam's Launch Options (with DLC Support)[5]
  1. Open <path-to-game>.
  2. Create a new folder called dropzone in the directory.
  3. Create a new folder in dropzone called videos.
  4. Create an empty text file in the videos folder and rename it to corona_video.bikc.
  5. Run the game with the following command line arguments: --vfs-fs dropzone --vfs-archive patch_win64 --vfs-archive archives_win64 --vfs-archive dlc_win64 --vfs-fs .

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]
  1. Block the executable file justcause3.exe from connecting to the Internet in the firewall settings.
  2. Alternatively add folowing line into your hosts file:
    • 127.0.0.1 bluewhale.os.eidos.com
  3. Once the game opens, select "Play In Offline Mode".

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Square Enix\Just Cause 3\Saves\0\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-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) <Steam-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

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.
In-game gameplay settings.
In-game gameplay settings.

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.
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
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
See DualShock 4.
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.
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Rapidly changes button prompts

Controller remapping

Change controller mapping
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open kepmap.txt [sic] with a text editor.
  3. Edit "key" values to desired settings.

Audio

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

Audio feature State Notes
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]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Settings.json using a text editor.
  3. Adjust lines 2 and 3 to your desired resolution
    • "DisplayFullscreenWidth": 1920
    • "DisplayFullscreenHeight": 1080
  4. The game will now correctly run at your desired resolution without crashing..

Notes

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.
The provided samples are the default settings for the settings file.

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]
  1. Go to the Gear MOD menu for weapons.
  2. Disable the Precision Aim MOD.
  3. Restart the game.
Use an XInput controller.[10]
  1. Plug in or connect an XInput controller
  2. Start Steam Big Picture
  3. Launch Just Cause 3

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
  1. Go to the game's properties in Steam
  2. Go to the controller section.
  3. Disable Steam Input.

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
/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
Direct3D 11
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Havok
Audio FMOD Studio
Interface Scaleform
Cutscenes Bink Video 1.994d

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Vista SP2
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3 GHz
AMD Phenom II X6 1075T 3.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 6 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 54 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 670
AMD Radeon HD 7870
2 GB of VRAM
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/225540/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (225540) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References