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Just Cause 3 vs Cinder City
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Release Date | |
Dec 1, 2015 | Apr 16, 2026 |
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Avalanche Studios | BigFire Games |
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Square Enix | NCSoft |
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Action-Adventure, Open World, Sandbox, Third-Person Shooter | MMO, Tactical Shooter, Third-Person Shooter, Open World, Action RPG |
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Apex Engine (Avalanche Engine) | Unreal Engine 5 |
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Content Rating | |
M (Mature 17+) - ESRB Descriptors: Blood, Intense | Rating Pending (Expected M - Mature 17+) |
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3.7 / 5.0 | 0.0 / 5.0 |
Current Price (USD) | |
$29.87 | $69.99 |
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N/A | Progression is based on a multi-class system, allowing players to swap between different loadouts of weapons, gadgets, and support tools. Enhancement revolves around scavenging, crafting, and upgrading equipment. A deep skill tree and perk system allow for further customization of the player's futuristic knight. |
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World & Level Design | |
N/A | The game features a massive, seamless open world. Players can freely roam the city across its overground (ruined streets, skyscrapers), underground (subways, sewers), and sky, with no loading screens. Player actions can dynamically change which factions control different city districts. |
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Multiplayer Details | |
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. |
The game is a persistent online MMO. The core experience is cooperative PvE, with players teaming up for narrative missions and large-scale raids against world bosses. PvP is optional, with dedicated modes planned for future updates. |
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Available Editions | |
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. |
The game will be a full-price retail purchase. Details on different game editions (Standard, Deluxe, etc.) have not yet been announced. A public beta is available as of Gamescom 2025. |
Post-Launch Content / DLC | |
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). |
The game is designed as a live-service MMO, with rotating weekly and monthly events, PvE raid rotations, and timed world quests. Future content expansions are expected, with potential for guild vs. guild territory battles. |
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build Technical Details | |
Graphics & Visual Fidelity | |
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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Audio & Soundtrack | |
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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User Interface (UI/UX) | |
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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Accessibility 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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settings_applications System Requirements | |
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) - Minimum (Speculative - Target: 1080p, 60 FPS, Low/Medium Preset) (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling (DLSS/FSR 'Performance') likely required.) CPU: Hypothetical minimum CPU for a next-gen, CPU-heavy title. CPU (Laptop): A modern performance-tier laptop CPU would be the minimum. GPU: A GPU with a large VRAM buffer would be necessary even at minimum settings. GPU (Laptop): A solid mid-range laptop GPU from the current generation. RAM: 16GB would be the absolute minimum RAM requirement. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD would be required. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-12600K or AMD Ryzen 5 7600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-12700H / AMD Ryzen 7 6800H or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB, High TGP). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 150 GB NVMe 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) - Recommended (Speculative - Target: 1440p, 60+ FPS, High Preset) (High Preset, Upscaling (DLSS/FSR 'Quality' or 'Balanced') recommended.) CPU: A powerful modern CPU would be recommended for a stable high-framerate experience. CPU (Laptop): A high-end enthusiast laptop CPU would be needed for this tier. GPU: A high-end current-gen GPU would be the likely recommendation. GPU (Laptop): A high-end laptop GPU would be necessary for a quality 1440p experience. RAM: 32GB RAM is expected to be the recommendation for future AAA titles. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is recommended for this tier. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-13700K or AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti (12GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT (20GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-13900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop (12GB, High TGP). layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 150 GB NVMe SSD |
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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 | Spec: 150 GB available space (NVMe SSD Required) Note: A fast NVMe SSD would be mandatory to handle the increased asset quality and the streaming of a large, seamless open world. Type: NVMe |
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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. | Spec: Windows 11 64-bit Explanation: A modern 64-bit OS would be a firm requirement. |
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N/A | Spec: DirectX 12 Ultimate Explanation: DirectX 12 Ultimate would be required for next-gen features like mesh shaders and ray tracing. |
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