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Helldivers 2 vs Just Cause 3
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Feb 8, 2024 | Dec 1, 2015 |
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Arrowhead Game Studios | Avalanche Studios |
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Sony Interactive Entertainment | Square Enix |
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Third-Person Shooter, Co-operative, Action | Action-Adventure, Open World, Sandbox, Third-Person Shooter |
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Autodesk Stingray | Apex Engine (Avalanche Engine) |
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ESRB: M (Mature 17+ - Blood and Gore, Intense Viol | M (Mature 17+) - ESRB Descriptors: Blood, Intense |
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4.1 / 5.0 | 3.7 / 5.0 |
Current Price (USD) | |
$39.99 | $29.87 |
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The core experience is 4-player online co-operative PvE. Players select missions from the Galactic War map, customize loadouts, and deploy to planets. Friendly fire is always enabled, emphasizing teamwork and careful engagement. There are no PvP modes. |
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 | |
Standard Edition (base game). Super Citizen Edition (base game, 'DP-53 Savior of the Free' Armor Set, 'Will of the People' Cape, 'MP-98 Knight' SMG, Super Citizen Status, Stratagem Hero Ship Game, and 'Steeled Veterans' Premium Warbond). |
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 | |
Arrowhead Game Studios provides ongoing free and paid content updates, including: New Warbonds (premium battle passes with weapons/armor), Major Orders (community-wide narrative events), new Stratagems (e.g., Exosuits), new enemy types and variants (e.g., Shriekers, Factory Striders), and potential new biomes. The game receives regular patches for balance and bug fixes. |
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 | |
Utilizes the Autodesk Stingray engine, delivering detailed character models, varied alien biomes, and impressive environmental effects like explosions, weather, and lighting. Enemy designs are distinct and contribute to the game's intense atmosphere. |
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. |
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Composed by Wilbert Roget, II. The soundtrack is an epic orchestral score inspired by satirical sci-fi action films, enhancing the game's patriotic fervor. Weapon sound design is impactful, and environmental audio contributes to immersion. |
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. |
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Features a clean, often diegetic UI. Key elements include the Galactic War map for mission selection, a unique Stratagem call-in system (directional inputs), compass, minimap, and clear indicators for health, stamina, ammo, and team status. |
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. |
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Includes customizable subtitles (size, background), aim assist options, full control remapping for KBM and controller, aim/sprint mode toggles, separate sensitivity sliders, reticle customization, and text chat with Text-to-Speech and Speech-to-Text options. |
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, Medium settings, ~60 FPS) (Medium Preset, 1080p resolution, aiming for 60 FPS.) CPU: Official recommended desktop CPU for a good 1080p/60FPS experience. CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range laptop CPUs for solid 1080p/60FPS performance. GPU: Official recommended desktop GPU for 1080p Medium/High settings, targeting 60 FPS. Requires 6-8GB VRAM. GPU (Laptop): Good laptop GPUs for 1080p Medium/High at 60 FPS. Ensure adequate TGP. RAM: 16GB RAM is officially recommended. Dual-channel configuration improves performance. Storage: SSD is strongly recommended for this tier. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-10750H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H equivalent or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB), RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU (4GB, High TGP), RTX 3060 Laptop GPU (6GB, Med-High TGP), RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (6GB). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 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) |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Targets 1080p, Low settings, ~30 FPS) (Low Preset, 1080p resolution.) CPU: Official minimum desktop CPU for Helldivers 2. CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU for minimum playability. GPU: Official minimum desktop GPU. Requires at least 4GB VRAM. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs for minimum settings. Performance varies with TGP. RAM: 8GB RAM is the official minimum requirement. Storage: SSD highly recommended for better loading. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-4790K or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 470 (4GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-7700HQ / AMD Ryzen 5 3550H equivalent or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile (4GB), GTX 1650 Mobile (4GB), AMD Radeon RX 560X Mobile (4GB). layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB HDD (SSD Recommended) | — |
1440p (QHD/2K) - Performance (Targets 1440p, High settings, ~60 FPS) (High Preset, 1440p resolution, aiming for 60 FPS.) CPU: Strong desktop CPU for achieving smooth 60 FPS at 1440p. CPU (Laptop): High-performance laptop CPUs beneficial for consistent 1440p gameplay. GPU: Desktop GPU capable of delivering a solid 1440p/60FPS experience at high settings. 8GB+ VRAM essential. GPU (Laptop): Strong laptop GPUs for 1440p/60 FPS. Max TGP versions are important. RAM: 16GB RAM is recommended for smooth 1440p gaming. Storage: NVMe SSD recommended for the best loading times at 1440p. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-12600K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X / 5700X3D developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-12700H / AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX or newer high-performance CPUs. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU (8GB, High TGP), RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, High TGP), RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU (8GB). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB NVMe SSD | — |
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra (Targets 2160p/4K, High/Very High settings, ~60 FPS) (High/Very High Preset, 2160p (4K) resolution, aiming for 60 FPS.) CPU: Capable desktop CPU to support 4K gaming in Helldivers 2 without significant bottlenecks. CPU (Laptop): High-end laptop CPUs to pair with capable GPUs for 4K. GPU: Desktop GPUs capable of running Helldivers 2 at 4K High/Very High settings aiming for 60 FPS. 12GB+ VRAM essential. GPU (Laptop): Top-tier laptop GPUs from RTX 40 series can achieve 4K in this title, potentially with some settings adjustments or internal upscaling. RAM: 16GB RAM is generally sufficient, but 32GB offers more headroom for 4K and future-proofing. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is recommended for the best 4K gaming experience. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-13600K or AMD Ryzen 7 7700X / 7800X3D developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT / 7900 GRE laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-12900H / AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX or newer high-end CPUs. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU (12GB), RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (16GB). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB NVMe SSD | — |
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Spec: 100 GB available space (SSD Recommended) Note: An SSD is strongly recommended for faster loading times and asset streaming. Ensure at least 100 GB of free disk space. 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 (64-bit) Explanation: A 64-bit version of Windows 10 is required. Windows 11 (64-bit) is also 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: DirectX 12 is required as per official specifications. The game does not feature ray tracing. | N/A |
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