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{{Stub}}
 
{{State|state=predev}}
 
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Just Cause 3 - cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Just Cause 3 - cover.jpg
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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    =
 +
{{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 }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{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 }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Just Cause }}
 
|steam appid  = 225540
 
|steam appid  = 225540
|gogcom page  =  
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|steam appid side  = 619910
|winehq       =  
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|gogcom id    =
 +
|official site= https://square-enix-games.com/games/just-cause-3
 +
|strategywiki =
 +
|hltb        = 26404
 +
|lutris       = just-cause-3
 +
|mobygames    = 76383
 
|wikipedia    = Just Cause 3
 
|wikipedia    = Just Cause 3
 +
|winehq      = 18749
 +
|license      = commercial
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 +
|release history  =
 +
 +
|current state    =
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Just Cause}}
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://justcause.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page Unofficial Just Cause Wiki]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/225540/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/225540/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00U1U34IE | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | 5 DVDs, EU only | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B0166E21QO | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GMG | just-cause-3 | Steam | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-JC3 | Steam | Currently unavailable for purchase. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | just-cause-3 | Steam | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2762-1 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 225540 | Steam | XXL Edition also available. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GameStop | 122254 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00U1U34IE | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
{{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| Amazon.co.uk | B0166E21QO | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
{{Availability/row| Humble | justcause3 | Steam | {{store link|Humble|justcause3_xl|XL Edition}} is also available. | | Windows }}
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}}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 225540 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-sub|76709|XL Edition}} is also available. | | Windows }}
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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>
{{Availability/row| Uplay | http://shop.ubi.com/store/ubiemea/en_GB/pd/ThemeID.8605700/productID.320707700/Just_Cause_3.html | Steam | | | Windows }}
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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/row| Air, Land & Sea Expansion Pass | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Bavarium Sea Heist | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Capstone Bloodhound RPG | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Combat Buggy | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Explosive Weapon Pack | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Final Argument Sniper Rifle | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Firestarter Customization Skins | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Kousavá Rifle | | Windows }}
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{{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 }}
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{{DLC/row| Reaper Missile Mech | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Sky Fortress | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Weaponized Vehicle Pack | | Windows }}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Essential improvements==
 +
===Skip intro videos===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use no-intro mod|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-07-27}}</ref>|fix=
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# Download the [https://videogamemods.com/justcause3/mods/no-intro-updated/ No-Intro Mod].
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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 .}}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} All versions require [[Steam]].
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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.
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{{--}} Using the following workaround will disable online features such as leaderboards.
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{{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]:
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#* <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==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Square Enix\Just Cause 3\Saves\0\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Square Enix\Just Cause 3\Saves\{{p|uid}}\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[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
|origin               =  
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|discord                  =
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
|steam cloud           = true
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|epic games launcher      =
|steam cloud notes    =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                =
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
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|origin                   =  
 +
|origin notes             =  
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|steam cloud               = false
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|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
{{Image| Just Cause 3 video settings.jpg|Video settings.}}
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{{Image| Just Cause 3 - Video Settings.png|In-game video settings.}}
{{Video settings
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{{Image| Just Cause 3 - Gameplay Settings.png|In-game gameplay settings.}}
 +
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
|multimonitor              = unknown
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|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
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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                = unknown
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|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
|fov                        = unknown
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|fov                        = hackable
|fov notes                  =  
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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                  = unknown
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|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
|borderless windowed        = unknown
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|borderless windowed        = hackable
|borderless windowed notes  =  
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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        =  
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|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
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =  
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
|60 fps                    = unknown
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|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
|120 fps                    = unknown
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|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
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|hdr                        = false
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
{{Input settings
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{{Input
|key remap                = unknown
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|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
|acceleration option      = unknown
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|acceleration option      = n/a
|acceleration option notes =  
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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        = unknown
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|mouse sensitivity        = true
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
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|mouse sensitivity notes  = Global setting for Mouse and Gamepad
|mouse menu                = unknown
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|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
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|invert mouse x-axis      = true
 +
|invert mouse x-axis notes =
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|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
|controller support notes  =  
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|controller support notes  = XInput controllers only. Games causes Xbox One controller to de-sync from wireless dongle.{{cn|date=August 2016}}
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
|controller remap          = unknown
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|controller remap          = hackable
|controller remap notes    =  
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|controller remap notes    = See [[#Controller remapping|Controller remapping]].
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
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|controller sensitivity    = true
|controller sensitivity notes=  
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|controller sensitivity notes= Global setting for Mouse and Gamepad
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
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|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|touchscreen               = unknown
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|invert controller x-axis  = true
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|invert controller x-axis notes=
|button prompts           = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = true
|button prompts notes     =  
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|xinput controllers notes  =
|controller hotplug        = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = true
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = false
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|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = hackable
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        = See [[Controller:DualShock 4|DualShock 4]].
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|dualshock prompts        = hackable
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  = Use [https://videogamemods.com/justcause3/mods/updated-playstation-buttons/ Updated Playstation Buttons] mod.
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|light bar support        = false
 +
|light bar support notes  =
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|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= false
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers         = false
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts     = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 +
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
|haptic feedback          = unknown
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|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
|light bar support        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = true
|light bar support notes   =  
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|simultaneous input notes  = Rapidly changes button prompts
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes   =  
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Controller remapping===
 +
{{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.
 +
# Edit {{code|"key"}} values to desired settings.
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
{{Audio settings
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{{Image| Just Cause 3 - Audio Settings.png|In-game audio settings.}}
|separate volume          = unknown
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{{Audio
|separate volume notes    =  
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|separate volume          = true
|surround sound          = unknown
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|separate volume notes    = SFX, Voice and Music.
|surround sound notes    =  
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|surround sound          = true
 +
|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          =  
|closed captions          = unknown
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|closed captions          = true
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
|mute on focus lost      = unknown
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|mute on focus lost      = true
|mute on focus lost notes =  
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|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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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
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}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
  |fan       =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = German
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  |language  = Japanese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Spanish
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  |language  = Russian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Russian
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  |language  = Spanish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan 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 =
 +
}}
 +
 +
==3D/VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  = unknown
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2016/06/just-cause-3-dx11.html Helix Mod: Just Cause 3].
 +
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        = unknown
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vorpx                      = true
 +
|vorpx modes                = Z3D
 +
|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 notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 +
==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.{{cn|date=2022-08-20|reason=}}
 +
 +
{{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]].
 +
# Open {{file|Settings.json}} using a text editor.
 +
# Adjust lines 2 and 3 to your desired resolution
 +
#* <code>"DisplayFullscreenWidth": 1920</code>
 +
#* <code>"DisplayFullscreenHeight": 1080</code>
 +
# The game will now correctly run at your desired resolution without crashing..
 +
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{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.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Lock-on missiles not working===
 +
{{--}} 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>{{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.
 +
# Disable the Precision Aim MOD.
 +
# Restart the game.
 +
}}
 +
{{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
 +
# Start Steam Big Picture
 +
# Launch Just Cause 3
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Stuttering observed when using a controller with Steam===
 +
{{--}} If using a controller with Steam, stuttering might be observed.
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disable Steam Controller Input for the game|fix=
 +
# Go to the game's properties in Steam
 +
# Go to the controller section.
 +
# Disable Steam Input.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
<!---===API===
+
===Steam Launch Options===
 +
{{ii}} There are several Configuration Parameters that can be set using Steam's "Set Launch Option" feature to help optimize the game even further.
 +
 
 +
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
 +
|-
 +
! Launch Option parameter !! Description !! Accepted variables
 +
|-
 +
| <code>/failSafe</code> || Run in failsafe mode (ignore settings)||
 +
|-
 +
| <code>/fullscreen</code> || Force fullscreen mode ||
 +
|-
 +
| <code>/windowed</code> || Force windowed mode ||
 +
|-
 +
| <code>/borderless</code> || Force bordlerless mode ||
 +
|-
 +
| <code>/width=N</code> || Change resolution width ||
 +
|-
 +
| <code>/height=N</code> || Change resolution height ||
 +
|-
 +
| <code>/widthFS=N</code> || Change resolution width (fullscreen only)||
 +
|-
 +
| <code>/heightFS=N</code> || Change resolution height (fullscreen only)||
 +
|-
 +
| <code>/widthW=N</code> || Change resolution width (windowed only)||
 +
|-
 +
| <code>/heightW=N</code> || Change resolution height (windowed only)||
 +
|-
 +
| <code>/refreshrate=N</code> || Change the refresh rate ||
 +
|-
 +
| <code>/vsync=B</code> || Enable/disable V-sync ||
 +
|-
 +
| <code>/dxadapter=N</code> || Use DirectX adapter at specified index ||
 +
|-
 +
| <code>/aniso=n</code> || Anisotropic filter || (0-7, default: 7)
 +
|-
 +
| <code>/shadows=N</code> || Shadow quality || (0-2, default: 1)
 +
|-
 +
| <code>/shadowres=N</code> || Shadow resolution || 0-1, default: 0
 +
|-
 +
| <code>/ssao=B</code> || Enable/disable SSAO || Default: Disabled
 +
|-
 +
| <code>/posteffects=B</code> || Enable/disable post-processing effects || Default: Enabled
 +
|-
 +
| <code>/lodfactor=N</code> || Geometric level of detail || 0-3, Default: 0
 +
|-
 +
| <code>/edgefade=B</code> || Enable/disable edge fade effect ||
 +
|-
 +
| <code>/watertess=B</code> || Enable/disable water tessellation || Default: Enabled
 +
|-
 +
|}
 +
 
 +
<sup><code>B</code> stands for boolean; Where <code>1</code> is equal to "enabled," and <code>0</code> is equal to "disabled"</sup>
 +
 
 +
<sup><code>N</code> stands for number; Set to whichever number requested</sup>
 +
 
 +
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      =
+
|direct3d versions      = 11
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
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|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
 
|glide versions        =  
 
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
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|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
|shader model versions  =
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     =
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = false
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|physics          = Havok
 
|physics          = Havok
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|physics notes    =  
|audio            =  
+
|audio            = FMOD Studio
 
|audio notes      =  
 
|audio notes      =  
|interface        =  
+
|interface        = Scaleform
 
|interface notes  =  
 
|interface notes  =  
 
|input            =  
 
|input            =  
 
|input notes      =  
 
|input notes      =  
|cutscenes        =  
+
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
|cutscenes notes  =  
+
|cutscenes notes  = 1.994d
 
|multiplayer      =  
 
|multiplayer      =  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
}}-->
+
}}
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
{{ii}} 32-bit systems are not supported.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/games/225540/announcements/detail/101690998229474787 PC SPECS]</ref>
 
 
{{System requirements
 
{{System requirements
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
|minOS    = Vista SP2, 7 SP1, 8.1
+
|minOS    = Vista SP2
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3 GHz
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3 GHz
 
|minCPU2  = AMD Phenom II X6 1075T 3.0 GHz
 
|minCPU2  = AMD Phenom II X6 1075T 3.0 GHz
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|minVRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minVRAM  = 2 GB
  
|recOS    = Vista SP2, 7 SP1, 8.1
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|recOS    = 7 SP1, 8.1
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core i7-3770 3.4 GHz
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core i7-3770 3.4 GHz
 
|recCPU2  = AMD FX-8350 4.0 GHz
 
|recCPU2  = AMD FX-8350 4.0 GHz
 
|recRAM  = 8 GB
 
|recRAM  = 8 GB
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 (3GB)
+
|recHD    =
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon R9 290 (4GB)
+
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 (3 GB)
 +
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon R9 290 (4 GB)
 +
|recVRAM  =
 +
|notes    =
 
}}
 
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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