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Just Cause 3 vs Far Cry 6
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Release Date | |
Dec 1, 2015 | Oct 7, 2021 |
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Avalanche Studios | Ubisoft Toronto, Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Shanghai, Ubisoft Berlin, Ubisoft Philippines, Ubisoft Bucharest, Ubisoft Pune, Ubisoft Odesa, Ubisoft Winnipeg, Ubisoft Montpellier, Ubisoft Quebec, Red Storm Entertainment |
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Square Enix | Ubisoft |
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Action-Adventure, Open World, Sandbox, Third-Person Shooter | Action-Adventure, Open World, First-Person Shooter |
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Apex Engine (Avalanche Engine) | Dunia 2 Engine |
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M (Mature 17+) - ESRB Descriptors: Blood, Intense | Mature 17+ |
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3.7 / 5.0 | 3.8 / 5.0 |
Current Price (USD) | |
$29.87 | $59.99 |
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N/A | Ability progression is tied to collected Gear pieces and weapon modifications rather than traditional skill trees tied to player XP. Players increase their rank by earning XP, which unlocks access to better gear and weapons from vendors. Resolver weapons and Supremo backpacks provide unique, powerful active abilities and are crafted/upgraded at workbenches using gathered resources like Depleted Uranium. |
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World & Level Design | |
N/A | Yara is the largest Far Cry setting to date, a vast open world featuring diverse environments: jungles, beaches, rural areas, and the urban capital city of Esperanza. The world is divided into main regions, each controlled by a member of Castillo's regime and containing various activities like FND bases (outposts), checkpoints, and treasure hunts. |
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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. |
Features a two-player online cooperative mode for the main campaign and separate cooperative Special Operations missions accessible from camps. |
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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. |
Available in Standard, Deluxe, Gold, and Game of the Year Editions. Deluxe includes the Ultimate Pack (cosmetic items). Gold includes the Season Pass (3 villain DLCs and Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon Classic Edition). Game of the Year includes the base game, Season Pass, Ultimate Pack, and the Lost Between Worlds expansion. |
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). |
Post-launch support includes a Season Pass with three major DLCs focused on past Far Cry villains (Vaas: Insanity, Pagan: Control, Joseph: Collapse). A standalone expansion, 'Lost Between Worlds', was also released, adding a new storyline and area. Free updates added Special Operations, crossover missions (e.g., Danny Trejo, Stranger Things, Rambo), New Game Plus, and other features. |
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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. |
Utilizes the Dunia 2 engine to render a visually rich open world with dense vegetation, urban environments, dynamic weather, and lighting. Supports DirectX Raytracing for enhanced shadows and reflections on PC. Features detailed character models and animations. |
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. |
Features an original score composed by Pedro Bromfman. Includes in-game radio stations with a variety of Latin music genres. Sound design emphasizes the environment and dynamic shifts during combat or stealth. |
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. |
Standard first-person HUD showing health, ammo, mini-map, and objectives. Includes menus for inventory, map, gear loadouts, crafting, and abilities. Designed to provide essential information without being overly cluttered during intense action. |
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. |
Includes customizable controls (remapping, aim assist), adjustable difficulty settings, and various subtitle options (size, background). |
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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) - Recommended (~60 FPS, High Preset) (High Preset, DirectX Raytracing Off) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1080p at 60 FPS. CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range to high-end laptop CPUs for smoother 1080p gameplay. Modern laptop CPUs will easily exceed this. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p at 60 FPS. GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance-focused laptop GPUs for recommended 1080p. Modern RTX 3060/4060 Mobile at high TGPs will perform at or above this level. RAM: Recommended RAM for smoother performance. Storage: SSD strongly recommended. | |
— | memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X @ 3.8 GHz or Intel Core i7-7700 @ 3.6 GHz developer_boardGPU: AMD RX Vega 64 (8 GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (8 GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-10750H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile (High TGP) / RTX 3060 Mobile (6-8GB, High TGP) / AMD Radeon RX 5700M equivalent or better layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB HDD (SSD Recommended) |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (~30 FPS, Low Preset) (Low Preset, DirectX Raytracing Off) CPU: Minimum desktop CPU for 1080p at 30 FPS. CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU equivalent for minimum 1080p performance. Performance varies. GPU: Minimum desktop GPU for 1080p at 30 FPS. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs for minimum performance targets. Performance depends on TGP. RAM: Minimum RAM requirement. Storage: HDD is minimum, SSD recommended. | |
— | memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 @ 3.1 GHz or Intel Core i5-4460 @ 3.2 GHz developer_boardGPU: AMD RX 460 (4 GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (4 GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-7300HQ / AMD Ryzen 3 3300U equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile (4GB) / GTX 1650 Mobile / AMD Radeon RX 560M equivalent or better layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB HDD (SSD Recommended) |
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 1440p (~60 FPS, High Preset, RT On) (High Preset, DirectX Raytracing On) CPU: Desktop CPU recommendation for 1440p with RT. CPU (Laptop): Estimated high-performance laptop CPUs for 1440p RT. GPU: Desktop GPU recommendation for 1440p with RT. GPU (Laptop): Estimated high-end laptop GPUs for 1440p RT. Performance will depend heavily on RT settings and TGP. RTX 3080 Mobile and 4080 Mobile offer good performance in this tier. RAM: 16GB RAM required. Storage: SSD recommended. HD textures require extra space and higher VRAM. | |
— | memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X @ 3.7 GHz or Intel Core i5-10600 @ 4.1 GHz developer_boardGPU: AMD RX 6900 XT (16 GB) or NVIDIA RTX 3070 (8 GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-12700H / AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS/HX equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (8-16GB, High TGP) / RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, High TGP) / AMD Radeon RX 6800M (12GB) equivalent or better layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB HDD (SSD Recommended) + 37 GB for HD textures (optional) |
1440p (QHD/2K) - Recommended 1440p (~60 FPS, Ultra Preset, No RT) (Ultra Preset, DirectX Raytracing Off) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1440p at 60 FPS. CPU (Laptop): Estimated high-end laptop CPUs suitable for 1440p. Modern laptop CPUs will comfortably handle this. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1440p at 60 FPS. GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance laptop GPUs for 1440p Ultra. Modern RTX 3070/4070 Mobile at sufficient TGPs will perform around or better than this. RAM: 16GB RAM required. Storage: SSD recommended. HD textures require extra space and higher VRAM. | |
— | memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X @ 3.8 GHz or Intel Core i7-9700 @ 3.6 GHz developer_boardGPU: AMD RX 5700 XT (8 GB) or NVIDIA RTX 2070 SUPER (8 GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-11800H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Mobile (High TGP) / RTX 3070 Mobile (8GB, High TGP) / RTX 4070 Mobile (8GB, High TGP) / AMD Radeon RX 6800M equivalent or better layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB HDD (SSD Recommended) + 37 GB for HD textures (optional) |
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra 4K (~30 FPS, Ultra Preset, RT On) (Ultra Preset, DirectX Raytracing On) CPU: Desktop CPU recommendation for 4K with RT. CPU (Laptop): Estimated top-tier laptop CPUs for 4K, though GPU is the primary factor. GPU: Desktop GPU recommendation for 4K with RT. GPU (Laptop): Estimated highest-end laptop GPUs needed for 4K with RT, performance highly dependent on settings and TGP. RTX 3080 Mobile and 4080 Mobile with max VRAM will perform well here. RAM: 16GB RAM required. Storage: SSD recommended. HD textures require extra space and 12GB+ VRAM. | |
— | memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X @ 3.7 GHZ or Intel Core i7-9700K @ 3.6 GHz developer_boardGPU: AMD RX 6800 (16 GB) or NVIDIA RTX 3080 (10 GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-12900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (16GB, High TGP) / RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, High TGP) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB HDD (SSD Recommended) + 37 GB for HD textures (optional) |
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra 4K (~60 FPS, Ultra Preset, RT On, HD Textures) (Ultra Preset, DirectX Raytracing On, HD Textures Enabled) CPU: Higher-end desktop CPU recommended for 4K/60 FPS with RT and HD textures. CPU (Laptop): Top-tier laptop CPUs for 4K/60 FPS, though GPU is the primary factor. GPU: Desktop GPU recommendation for 4K/60 FPS with RT and HD textures. Note VRAM requirement. RTX 3080 Ti/3090/4080/4090 or RX 6900 XT/7900XT/7900XTX are better suited for consistent 4K/60 RT+HD. [4, 6] GPU (Laptop): Highest-end laptop GPUs required for targeting 4K/60 FPS with RT and HD textures. Requires high TGP and sufficient VRAM (12GB+ for HD Textures at 4K). RAM: 16GB RAM required. Storage: SSD required for HD Texture Pack. | |
— | memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X @ 3.8 GHz or Intel Core i7-10700K @ 3.8 GHz developer_boardGPU: AMD RX 6800 (16 GB) or NVIDIA RTX 3080 (10 GB) - VRAM NOTE: 16GB VRAM is needed for 4K HD Textures. RTX 3090 (24GB) / RX 7900XT (20GB) recommended for best experience. laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-12900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX or higher laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (16GB, High TGP) / RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB+ VRAM models) / RTX 4090 Mobile (16GB, High TGP) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 170 GB 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: 60 GB available space (SSD Recommended). 170 GB for HD Texture Pack. Note: SSD is recommended. The optional HD Texture Pack requires significantly more space and a higher VRAM GPU. Type: SSD |
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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 10 (20H1 version or newer, 64-bit versions) Explanation: Only 64-bit Windows 10 or newer is supported. |
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