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Hell is Us vs Just Cause 3
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Release Date | |
Oct 14, 2025 | Dec 1, 2015 |
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Rogue Factor | Avalanche Studios |
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Nacon | Square Enix |
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Action-Adventure, Third-Person, Exploration, Horror | Action-Adventure, Open World, Sandbox, Third-Person Shooter |
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Unreal Engine 5 | Apex Engine (Avalanche Engine) |
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Rating Pending (Expected M - Mature 17+) | M (Mature 17+) - ESRB Descriptors: Blood, Intense |
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0.0 / 5.0 | 3.7 / 5.0 |
Current Price (USD) | |
$69.99 | $29.87 |
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N/A | Just Cause 3 is officially a single-player only experience. While Avalanche Studios did not develop official multiplayer, a popular fan-made multiplayer mod was created and released for the PC version by the modding community, enabling unofficial online experiences. |
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Available Editions | |
N/A | Just Cause 3 was released with a Standard Edition and a Day One Edition (included Weaponized Vehicle Pack). The XL Edition bundled the base game with the 'Air, Land & Sea Expansion Pass.' The XXL Edition (often available digitally) typically includes the base game, the Air, Land & Sea Expansion Pass, the Weaponized Vehicle Pack, and the Explosive Weapon Pack. |
Post-Launch Content / DLC | |
N/A | The primary post-launch content was the 'Air, Land & Sea Expansion Pass,' which included three major story-driven DLCs: 'Sky Fortress' (introducing a jet-powered, weaponized Bavarium Wingsuit and missions against aerial Sky Sentinels), 'Mech Land Assault' (allowing players to pilot powerful Mechs equipped with gravity guns on the new island of Lacrima), and 'Bavarium Sea Heist' (featuring a heavily armed rocket boat, the 'Loochador,' the Eden Spark lightning gun, and missions against Di Ravello's offshore Bavarium research facility, The Stingray). |
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Graphics & Visual Fidelity | |
N/A | Utilizes the Apex Engine (Avalanche Engine) to render the large Mediterranean archipelago of Medici with diverse environments, from sunny beaches to snowy mountains. Known for its impressive physics-based destruction, allowing for creative demolition of structures and military assets. Visuals focus on vibrant colors and spectacular explosive effects. |
Audio & Soundtrack | |
N/A | Features an orchestral score composed by Henry Jackman, with additional music by Just Cause series composers. The music dynamically adapts to the on-screen chaos and action. Sound design emphasizes large-scale explosions, vehicle sounds, and weapon effects fitting the game's destructive nature. |
User Interface (UI/UX) | |
N/A | The UI features a minimalist design to keep the focus on the action. Key elements include a map of Medici, objective markers, ammo/health indicators, a gear mod selection interface, and contextual prompts for grappling, parachuting, and wingsuiting. A 'Chaos' meter tracks destruction, unlocking missions and items. |
Accessibility Options | |
N/A | Just Cause 3 includes standard accessibility options for its time, such as subtitle display (on/off), remappable controls (keyboard & mouse, controller support), separate volume controls for master audio, music, SFX, and voice. Options like aim assist toggle and adjustable sensitivity are also present. Advanced features like colorblind modes or extensive UI scaling were not prominent. |
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720p (HD) - Minimum (Target: 720p-1080p, Low-Medium settings, ~30 FPS) (Low to Medium Preset.) CPU: Minimum desktop CPU. CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU. Performance depends heavily on specific model's sustained clocks and cooling. GPU: Minimum desktop GPU with 2GB VRAM. GPU (Laptop): Targets playable framerates at 720p Low or 1080p very Low. **2GB VRAM is an absolute minimum and may require texture compromises.** Performance highly variable based on specific laptop GPU model and TGP. RAM: 6GB-8GB RAM. Dual-channel configuration highly recommended. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-2500K, 3.3 GHz or AMD Phenom II X6 1075T 3.0 GHz developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 (2GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon HD 7870 (2GB VRAM) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-4200M / AMD A10-7400P or newer mobile CPUs with at least 2 cores/4 threads. An Intel Core i5 U-series (6th gen+) or Ryzen 3 U-series (2000 series+) would be better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M (2GB), NVIDIA GeForce 940MX (GDDR5, 2GB); OR AMD Radeon R7 M440 (4GB, performance may vary). A GTX 960M (2GB/4GB) or GTX 1050 Laptop (2GB/4GB) would be a more comfortable minimum. layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 54 GB available space (SSD Recommended) |
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (Targets 1080p, High settings, ~60 FPS with Upscaling) (High Preset, 1080p resolution, targeting 60 FPS with upscaling enabled, as per official notes.) CPU: Official recommended desktop CPU for a solid 1080p/60FPS experience. CPU (Laptop): High-performance laptop CPUs are recommended for a stable 60 FPS experience. GPU: Official recommended desktop GPUs for a high-quality 1080p experience. GPU (Laptop): Strong laptop GPUs for 1080p at 60 FPS. The RTX 4060 Laptop with DLSS 3 would be an excellent choice here. RAM: 16GB RAM is officially recommended for this tier. Storage: An SSD is officially required for the recommended experience. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-11700K or AMD Ryzen 5 7600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti (11GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT (12GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-12650H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop (8GB), RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060 Laptop) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 30 GB SSD | — |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Targets 1080p, Medium settings, ~30 FPS with Upscaling) (Medium Preset, 1080p resolution, targeting 30 FPS with upscaling enabled, as per official notes.) CPU: Official minimum desktop CPU requirement. CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range laptop CPUs for minimum playability. GPU: Official minimum desktop GPU. Note that the GTX 1070 does not support DLSS, so FSR or TSR must be used. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs for minimum settings. An RTX card is highly recommended for access to DLSS. RAM: 16GB RAM is the official minimum requirement. Storage: An SSD is officially required for minimum playability. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-7700K or AMD Ryzen 3 3300X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (6GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-8750H / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 Laptop) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 30 GB SSD | — |
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (Target: 1080p, High settings, ~60 FPS) (High Preset.) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU. CPU (Laptop): Recommended laptop CPU for a solid 1080p experience at higher settings. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p High with 3GB+ VRAM. GPU (Laptop): Targets ~60 FPS at 1080p High. **Ensure adequate TGP for NVIDIA cards.** 3GB VRAM is a minimum for this tier on laptops, 4GB+ strongly recommended for smoother performance. RAM: 8GB RAM in dual-channel strongly recommended for optimal performance. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-3770, 3.4 GHz or AMD FX-8350, 4.0 GHz developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 (3GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon R9 290 (4GB VRAM) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-4700HQ / AMD Ryzen 5 1600U or newer performance mobile CPUs (e.g., Intel Core i5 H-series 7th gen+, AMD Ryzen 5 H-series 2000/3000 series+). laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M (3GB/6GB), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q (3GB/6GB), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop (4GB); OR AMD Radeon RX 470 Mobile / RX 570 Mobile (4GB). layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 54 GB available space (SSD Recommended) |
1440p (QHD/2K) - High (Targets 1440p, High settings, ~60 FPS with Upscaling) (High Preset, 1440p resolution, aiming for 60 FPS with upscaling enabled, as per official notes.) CPU: Official CPU recommendation for 1440p High settings. CPU (Laptop): High-performance laptop CPUs are essential for a consistent 1440p experience. GPU: Official GPU recommendation for 1440p High at 60 FPS. GPU (Laptop): A high-TGP RTX 4070 or RTX 3080 Laptop is the ideal target for 1440p. A future RTX 5070 Laptop would offer a better experience. RAM: 16GB RAM is officially recommended for this tier. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is recommended for the best loading times at 1440p. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-11700K or AMD Ryzen 5 7600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (16GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-12700H / AMD Ryzen 7 6800H or newer. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop (8GB), RTX 4070 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5070 Laptop) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 30 GB NVMe SSD | — |
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra (Targets 4K, Ultra settings, ~30 FPS with Upscaling) (Ultra Preset, 4K resolution, targeting 30 FPS with upscaling enabled, as per official notes.) CPU: Official 'Ultra' tier desktop CPU. The CPU requirement does not increase from the 1080p recommended spec, indicating the game is heavily GPU-bound at 4K. CPU (Laptop): High-end laptop CPUs are still recommended to ensure no bottlenecks for the flagship GPUs needed for 4K. GPU: Official 'Ultra' tier desktop GPUs. The target is a cinematic 30 FPS, highlighting the extreme demand of the Ultra preset. GPU (Laptop): Only the absolute flagship laptop GPU is suitable for a playable 4K experience. A future RTX 5080 Laptop would be a much better target for higher framerates. RAM: 16GB of RAM is the official recommendation, though 32GB may provide a smoother experience. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is highly recommended for the best 4K gaming experience. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-11700K or AMD Ryzen 5 7600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (24GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (24GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-12900H / AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX or newer. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop (16GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5080 Laptop) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 30 GB NVMe SSD | — |
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Spec: 30 GB available space (SSD Required) Note: An SSD is listed as a mandatory requirement for all tiers. This is critical for loading the high-fidelity assets and reducing texture streaming issues. Type: SSD | Spec: 54 GB available space (SSD Recommended) Note: An SSD is recommended for faster loading times, particularly when fast-traveling or respawning in the large world. Type: SSD |
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Spec: Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit Required) Explanation: A 64-bit version of Windows 10 is the minimum requirement. Windows 11 is fully supported and recommended for newer hardware. | Spec: Windows Vista SP2 / Windows 7 SP1 / Windows 8.1 (64-bit Operating System Required) Explanation: A 64-bit version of Windows Vista SP2, 7 SP1, 8.1, 10, or 11 is required. |
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Spec: DirectX 12 Explanation: The official requirement is DirectX 12. As an Unreal Engine 5 title, it relies on DX12 for its advanced rendering features like Lumen and Nanite. | N/A |
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