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{{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> | {{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> | ||
{{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>https://i.imgur.com/PnyY4FE.png</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''XXL Edition''' includes the base game and all DLC. | ||
==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
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{{DLC/row| Weaponized Vehicle Pack | Includes the Combat Buggy, Mini-Gun Racing Boat, and the Rocket Launcher Sports Car. | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Weaponized Vehicle Pack | Includes the Combat Buggy, Mini-Gun Racing Boat, and the Rocket Launcher Sports Car. | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Use no-intro mod|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-07-27}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use no-intro mod|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-07-27}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Download the [https://videogamemods.com/justcause3/mods/no-intro-updated/ No-Intro Mod]. | # Download the [https://videogamemods.com/justcause3/mods/no-intro-updated/ No-Intro Mod]. | ||
− | # Extract | + | # Extract the {{file|dropzone|folder}} folder with its contents into {{file|{{P|game}}|folder}}. |
− | + | # 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 }} | |
− | # | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===Reduce | + | ===Reduce load times=== |
− | {{ii}} At startup the game spends quite some time connecting to Square Enix servers | + | {{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= | {{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 {{ | + | # Block the executable file {{file|justcause3.exe}} from connecting to the Internet in the firewall settings. |
− | # Once the game opens select Play In Offline Mode.}} | + | # Once the game opens, select "Play In Offline Mode".}} |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |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, | + | |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 = | ||
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|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = n/a | |acceleration option = n/a | ||
− | |acceleration option notes = Enabled by default. If | + | |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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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open {{file|kepmap.txt}} [sic] with a text editor. | # Open {{file|kepmap.txt}} [sic] with a text editor. | ||
− | # Edit {{code|"key"}} values to | + | # Edit {{code|"key"}} values to desired settings. |
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = German |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Italian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Japanese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Polish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Russian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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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=}} | {{--}} 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>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/225540/discussions/0/485623406961149072/ How to fix the resolution crash bug!!!! :: Just cause 3 General Discussions]</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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# Disable the Precision Aim MOD. | # Disable the Precision Aim MOD. | ||
# Restart the game. | # Restart the game. | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{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= | {{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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# Start Steam Big Picture | # Start Steam Big Picture | ||
# Launch Just Cause 3 | # Launch Just Cause 3 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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| <code>/borderless</code> || Force bordlerless mode || | | <code>/borderless</code> || Force bordlerless mode || | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | <code>/width=N</code> || Change width | + | | <code>/width=N</code> || Change resolution width || |
|- | |- | ||
− | | <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)|| |
|- | |- | ||
− | | <code>/refreshrate=N</code> || Change the refresh rate|| | + | | <code>/refreshrate=N</code> || Change the refresh rate || |
|- | |- | ||
− | | <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 || |
Revision as of 10:15, 9 January 2023
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 |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | 5 DVD's, 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 | Includes the Sky Fortress, Mech Land Assault, and Bavarium Sea Heist expansions. | |
Bavarium Sea Heist | Expansion. | |
Capstone Bloodhound RPG | ||
Combat Buggy | ||
Explosive Weapon Pack | Includes the Capstone Bloodhound RPG and Final Argument Sniper Rifle. | |
Final Argument Sniper Rifle | ||
Firestarter Customization Skins | ||
Kousavá Rifle | ||
Mech Land Assault | Expansion. | |
Mini-Gun Racing Boat | ||
Reaper Missile Mech | ||
Rocket Launcher Sports Car | ||
Sky Fortress | Expansion. | |
Weaponized Vehicle Pack | Includes the Combat Buggy, Mini-Gun Racing Boat, and the Rocket Launcher Sports Car. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Use no-intro mod[4] |
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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[5] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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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 |
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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
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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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 the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | For DualShock use Updated Playstation Buttons mod. | |
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.[6] | |
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 |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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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 | |
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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[7] |
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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.[8] |
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Use an XInput controller.[9] |
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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 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
- ↑ EULA
- ↑ Support Page
- ↑ https://i.imgur.com/PnyY4FE.png
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-07-27
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=566575720 Square Enix Offline (+Better Performance)
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up
- ↑ How to fix the resolution crash bug!!!! :: Just cause 3 General Discussions
- ↑ Homing Missiles not working :: Just cause 3 General Discussions
- ↑ Act 3 - Rico and the Rose, cant catch jets. :: Just cause 3 General Discussions