Difference between revisions of "Just Cause 3"

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Just Cause
Just Cause	2006
Just Cause 2	2010
Just Cause 3	2015
Just Cause 4	2018

Key points

Requires an Internet connection at first launch.^[1]

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Retail
Amazon.com
Amazon.co.uk

Incorrect store name. See here for available options.
Green Man Gaming		XL Edition is also available.
Humble Store		XL Edition is also available.
Steam
Incorrect store name. See here for available options.

All versions require Steam and Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM.^[2]^[3]

DLC and expansion packs

Name	Notes
Sky Fortress	Expansion
Mech Land Assault	Expansion
Bavarium Sea Heist	Expansion
Season Pass	Includes the Sky Fortress, Mech Land Assault, and Bavarium Sea Heist expansions.
Combat Buggy
Mini-Gun Racing Boat
Rocket Launcher Sports Car
Weaponized Vehicle Pack	Includes the Combat Buggy, Mini-Gun Racing Boat, and the Rocket Launcher Sports Car.
Final Argument Sniper Rifle
Capstone Bloodhound RPG
Explosive Weapon Pack	Includes the Capstone Bloodhound RPG and Final Argument Sniper Rifle.

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Instructions

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

Template:Game data/row

System	Location
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/225540/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

Save game data location

Template:Game data/row

System	Location
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/225540/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
Steam Cloud

Video settings

In-game video settings.

In-game gameplay settings.

Template:Video settings

Borderless fullscreen windowed

Instructions

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

In-game audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English
French
Italian
German
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Spanish
Russian

VR support

3D modes	State	Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision		See Helix Mod: Just Cause 3.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type	Native	Notes
LAN play
Online play		Use JC3:MP.

Other information

Command-line Parameters

There are several Command-line Parameters to help optimize the game even further.

Command line 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 width of resolution
`/Height=N`	Change height of resolution
`/WidthFS=N`	Change width of resolution (fullscreen only)
`/HeightFS=N`	Change height of resolution (fullscreen only)
`/WidthW=N`	Change width of resolution (windowed only)
`/HeightW=N`	Change height of resolution (windowed only)
`/RefreshRate=N`	Change the refresh rate
`/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 posteffects	Default: Enabled
`/lodfactor=N`	Geometric 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}

Issues fixed

Resolution change causes the game to crash

Changing the resolution of the game from the in-game settings menu cause the game to crash.

Instructions

Stuttering

Instructions

Lock-on missiles not working

If using mouse and keyboard, lock-on missiles in vehicles might not work. Bug unpatched since launch.

Instructions

Instructions

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	11	Direct3D 12 support is due in a future update.^[4]

Executable	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows

Middleware

	Middleware	Notes
Physics	Havok
Audio	FMOD
Cutscenes	Bink Video

System requirements

32-bit systems are not supported.^[5]

Windows
	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 (3GB) AMD Radeon R9 290 (4GB)

Notes

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1
Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (225540) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

References

[Proton_path_note-4] 1.0 ^1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
The app ID (225540) may differ in some cases.
Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[2] File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.

[3] Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.

[4] The app ID (225540) may differ in some cases.

[5] Treat backslashes as forward slashes.

[6] See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[1] ttps://i.imgur.com/PnyY4FE.png

[2] EULA

[3] Support Page

[5] GDC 2016 | Session Scheduler | Using New DirectX Features in Practice: Just Cause 3 Case Study (presented by Intel)

[6] PC SPECS

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[Note 1]

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[5]

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-{{Cleanup}}
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 |cover        = Just Cause 3 - cover.jpg
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 '''Key points'''
-{{--}} Requires an Internet connection at first launch.<ref>https://i.imgur.com/PnyY4FE.png</ref>
+{{ii}} Requires an Internet connection at first launch.<ref>https://i.imgur.com/PnyY4FE.png</ref>
 '''General information'''
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 ===Skip intro videos===
 {{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Shorter Intro|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
+{{Fixbox/fix|Skip intro videos|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
-# Download the "No intro" mod [http://justcause3mods.com/mods/no-intro/ here], and extract the <code>dropzone</code> folder into the installation folder.
+# Download the "No intro" mod [http://justcause3mods.com/mods/no-intro/ here] and extract the <code>dropzone</code> directory into the installation directory. Registration is required to download the mod.
-# See [[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]].
+# Use the <code>--vfs-fs dropzone --vfs-archive patch_win64 --vfs-archive archives_win64 --vfs-fs</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]].
-# Use these <code>--vfs-fs dropzone --vfs-archive patch_win64 --vfs-archive archives_win64 --vfs-fs</code> arguments.
 }}
-P.S. To download you have to register on the site.
 ==Game data==
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 ===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]===
 {{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
+{{Fixbox/fix|Borderless fullscreen windowed|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
-# See [[#Command-line Parameters|Command-line Parameters]].
+* Use the <code>/borderless /windowed</code> [[#Command-line Parameters|command-line parameters]].
-# Use the <code>/borderless /windowed</code> arguments.
 }}
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 ==Other information==
 ===Command-line Parameters===
-There are several Command-line Parameters to help optimize the game even further.
+{{ii}} There are several Command-line Parameters to help optimize the game even further.
-To add them, you must do the following:
-# Right click on "Just Cause 3" in your Steam game library.
-# Click properties at the bottom of the new context menu
-# Click the "Set Launch Options" button
-# Enter in whichever commandline options you want (examples listed below).
 {| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
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 <sup><code>N</code> stands for number; Set to whichever number requested</sup>
-You can use multiple parameters by separating them with a space (for example: <code>/borderless /windowed</code>).
 ==Issues fixed==
 ===Resolution change causes the game to crash===
-{{--}} Changing the resolution of the game from the in game settings menu cause the game to crash.
+{{--}} Changing the resolution of the game from the in-game settings menu cause the game to crash.
 {{Fixbox|1=
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 {{Fixbox|1=
 {{Fixbox/fix|Stuttering may be reduced by freeing video RAM|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}}
-This can be done in game by:
+This can be done in-game by:
 *Reducing Texture Quality
 *Reducing Resolution
 *Reducing Anti-Aliasing
-This can also be done in windows by:
+This can also be done in Windows by:
 *Disconnecting Secondary Monitors
 *Closing VRAM heavy applications, e.g. Web Browsers

Developers

	Avalanche Studios
Publishers
	Square Enix
Engines
	Avalanche Engine 3.0
Release dates
Windows	December 1, 2015