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Oct 29, 2020 | Dec 1, 2015 |
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Ubisoft Toronto, Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Paris, Ubisoft Bucharest, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Reflections | Avalanche Studios |
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Ubisoft | Square Enix |
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Action-Adventure, Open World, Third-Person Shooter, Stealth, Hacking | Action-Adventure, Open World, Sandbox, Third-Person Shooter |
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Disrupt Engine (Modified AnvilNext) | Apex Engine (Avalanche Engine) |
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Mature 17+ | M (Mature 17+) - ESRB Descriptors: Blood, Intense |
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3.5 / 5.0 | 3.7 / 5.0 |
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$59.99 | $29.87 |
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Features a detailed and faithful recreation of central London, divided into several iconic boroughs like City of Westminster, Camden, Islington & Hackney, Lambeth, Southwark, Tower Hamlets, and City of London. Each borough has its distinct architecture, landmarks (e.g., Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, Piccadilly Circus), and atmosphere. The map is dense with activities, collectibles, and opportunities for emergent gameplay. |
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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 | |
Available in Standard, Gold, Ultimate, and Collector's Editions. Gold Edition included the Season Pass (Bloodline story expansion, 4 unique heroes including Aiden Pearce and Wrench, extra DedSec missions, car skin). Ultimate Edition included Gold content plus the Ultimate Pack (3 additional characters, masks, and 4 weeks VIP status for in-game currency boost). Collector's Edition included physical items like a DedSec Coronet Mask replica, SteelBook, posters, and all Ultimate Edition digital content. |
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 | |
Major post-launch content included the 'Bloodline' story expansion (starring Aiden Pearce from Watch Dogs 1 and Wrench from Watch Dogs 2), new playable hero characters (Mina Sidhu with mind control, Darcy Clarkson from Assassin's Creed), new online modes (Tactical Ops, Spiderbot Arena, Invasion PvP), free roam activities for online, and various cosmetic packs and operative unlocks. Ongoing support with seasonal events and smaller updates. |
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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Powered by an updated version of the Disrupt engine, the game offers a detailed and vibrant recreation of London. It features impressive reflections (especially with ray tracing), realistic weather effects, dense crowds and traffic, and detailed character models. Ray-traced reflections are a key visual feature on supported hardware, significantly enhancing the look of London's glass and rain-slicked streets. |
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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Original score composed by Stephen Barton and additional music by various artists, blending electronic, grime, and orchestral elements to reflect near-future London's atmosphere. Features in-game radio stations with a diverse selection of licensed tracks across multiple genres. Sound design emphasizes a technologically advanced city with drone hums, AR sounds, and distinct weapon/hacking effects. |
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 futuristic, AR-overlay style HUD displaying a mini-map, objective markers, hackable objects, and operative-specific abilities. The phone interface is used for mission selection, team management, map, and accessing DedSec tech. The 'Deep Profiler' allows players to scan any NPC to learn their schedule, connections, and potential recruitment viability. |
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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Offers a comprehensive suite of accessibility options, including extensive control remapping, aim assist customization, subtitle options (size, background, speaker names, captions for important sounds), colorblind modes, options to change hold QTEs to toggles, adjustable text size, HUD scaling, and audio/visual cues for various gameplay elements. |
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) - Ray Tracing Recommended (1080p ~60 FPS, Very High Preset, Ray Tracing High, DX12) (Very High Preset, Ray Tracing High, DirectX 12 (DLSS Quality/Performance recommended)) CPU: CPU for 1080p/60FPS with High RT. CPU (Laptop): High-end laptop CPUs. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p/60FPS with High RT. DLSS recommended. GPU (Laptop): High-end RT capable laptop GPUs. 8GB VRAM crucial, DLSS vital. RAM: 16GB RAM required. Storage: NVMe SSD strongly recommended, includes HD Texture Pack. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-9700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-10875H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (8GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4060 Mobile (8GB, Max TGP). **An RTX 3070 Ti Mobile or RTX 4070 Mobile would provide a more stable high RT experience.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 65 GB NVMe SSD (45GB base + 20GB HD Textures) | — |
1080p (Full HD) - Ray Tracing Minimum (1080p ~30 FPS, High Preset, Ray Tracing Medium, DX12) (High Preset, Ray Tracing Medium, DirectX 12 (DLSS Quality/Balanced recommended)) CPU: CPU for 1080p/30FPS with Medium RT. CPU (Laptop): Mid-to-high range laptop CPU. GPU: Minimum desktop GPU for 1080p/30FPS with Medium RT. DLSS highly recommended. GPU (Laptop): Entry-level RT capable laptop GPUs. Upscaling (DLSS) essential. 6GB VRAM minimum. RAM: 16GB RAM required. Storage: SSD required. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-9750H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB, High TGP) / RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (4GB, will struggle, DLSS Perf. needed) / RTX 3060 Mobile (6GB, lower TGP). **An RTX 3060 Mobile (High TGP) or RTX 4050 Mobile (6GB, High TGP) is a better entry for RT.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 45 GB SSD | — |
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (1080p ~60 FPS, High Preset, DX11, No Ray Tracing) (High Preset, Ray Tracing OFF, DirectX 11) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1080p/60FPS High without RT. CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range laptop CPUs. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p/60FPS High without RT. 6GB+ VRAM recommended. GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance-focused laptop GPUs. 6GB VRAM crucial for High settings. RAM: Ubisoft lists 8GB, but 16GB RAM strongly recommended for smoother 60 FPS High experience. Storage: SSD strongly recommended. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-4790 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 480 (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-8750H / AMD Ryzen 7 3750H equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile (6GB) / RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB, High TGP) / RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (4GB, may struggle on High) or AMD Radeon RX 5600M (6GB). **An RTX 3060 Mobile (6GB, High TGP) or RX 6600M is a good target.** layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 45 GB SSD | — |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (1080p ~30 FPS, Low Preset, DX11, No Ray Tracing) (Low Preset, Ray Tracing OFF, DirectX 11) CPU: Minimum desktop CPU for 1080p at lower settings without RT. CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU equivalent. Newer i3/Ryzen 3 H-series might struggle. GPU: Minimum desktop GPU for 1080p at lower settings without RT. 4GB VRAM is essential. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs. 4GB VRAM is absolute minimum. RAM: Minimum RAM requirement, dual-channel strongly advised. Storage: HDD is absolute minimum, expect long load times. SSD highly recommended. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4GB) / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 (4GB) or AMD Radeon R9 290X (4GB) / AMD Radeon RX 470 (4GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-8300H / AMD Ryzen 5 3550H equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile (4GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5500M (4GB). layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 45 GB HDD | — |
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) - Ray Tracing Recommended (1440p ~60 FPS, Very High Preset, Ray Tracing High, DX12) (Very High Preset, Ray Tracing High, DirectX 12, DLSS Performance) CPU: Desktop CPU for 1440p/60FPS with High RT. CPU (Laptop): High-end laptop CPUs. GPU: Desktop GPU for 1440p/60FPS with High RT. DLSS essential. GPU (Laptop): Flagship tier laptop GPUs needed. 8GB+ VRAM essential (10GB+ ideal), DLSS Performance likely required. RAM: 16GB RAM essential. Storage: NVMe SSD required, includes HD Texture Pack. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-11800H / AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (8GB/16GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4070 Mobile (8GB, Max TGP). **An RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, Max TGP) is highly recommended for a smoother experience.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 65 GB NVMe SSD (45GB base + 20GB HD Textures) | — |
1440p (QHD/2K) - Recommended (1440p ~60 FPS, High Preset, DX11, No Ray Tracing) (High Preset, Ray Tracing OFF, DirectX 11) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1440p/60FPS High without RT. CPU (Laptop): Estimated high-end laptop CPUs. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1440p/60FPS High without RT. 8GB+ VRAM ideal. GPU (Laptop): Upper mid-range to high-end laptop GPUs. 8GB+ VRAM strongly recommended. RAM: 16GB RAM strongly recommended. Storage: SSD strongly recommended. Consider space for HD Textures. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-7700K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super (8GB) / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (12GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5700XT (8GB) / AMD Radeon RX 6700 (10GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-10750H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile (8GB, High TGP) / RTX 3060 Mobile (6GB, High TGP, may need medium settings) / RTX 4060 Mobile (8GB, High TGP) or AMD Radeon RX 6700M (10GB). **An RTX 3070 Mobile or RX 6800M is a good target.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 45 GB SSD (65GB SSD if using HD Textures) | — |
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ray Tracing Ultra (2160p/4K ~60 FPS, Ultra Preset, Ray Tracing Ultra, DX12) (Ultra Preset, Ray Tracing Ultra, DirectX 12, DLSS Performance/Ultra Performance) CPU: Desktop CPU for 4K/60FPS with Ultra RT. (Modern equivalents like i7-12700K/Ryzen 7 5800X3D or newer would be better). CPU (Laptop): Flagship laptop CPUs absolute necessity. GPU: Top-tier desktop GPU required for attempting 4K/60FPS with Ultra RT, heavily reliant on DLSS. GPU (Laptop): The absolute best laptop GPUs available, will heavily rely on aggressive DLSS (Performance/Ultra Performance) and potentially some settings compromises for stable 4K/60FPS with Ultra RT. RAM: 16GB RAM is Ubisoft's spec, but 32GB is strongly recommended for 4K Ultra RT. Storage: NVMe SSD required, includes HD Texture Pack. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i9-9900K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB). (Ubisoft lists RTX 3080 for 4K Ultra RT. An RTX 3090 / RTX 4080 / RTX 4090 would be far more suitable for a consistent 60 FPS). laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-12900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX or better (e.g. i9-13900HX / Ryzen 9 7945HX) laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4090 Mobile (16GB, Max TGP). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 65 GB NVMe SSD (45GB base + 20GB HD Textures) | — |
2160p (UHD/4K) - Recommended (2160p/4K ~60 FPS, Ultra Preset, DX11, No Ray Tracing) (Ultra Preset, Ray Tracing OFF, DirectX 11) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 4K/60FPS Ultra without RT. CPU (Laptop): High-end to flagship laptop CPUs required. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 4K/60FPS Ultra without RT. 8GB+ VRAM essential, 10GB+ ideal. GPU (Laptop): Flagship laptop GPUs needed. Significant VRAM is key for 4K Ultra. RAM: 16GB RAM strongly recommended, 32GB could offer more stability at 4K. Storage: NVMe SSD strongly recommended, assumes HD Texture Pack for Ultra. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti (11GB) / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-11980HK / AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX or better (e.g., i7-12700H / Ryzen 7 6800H) laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (8GB/16GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4070 Mobile (8GB, Max TGP). **An RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB) or RTX 4090 Mobile (16GB) is highly recommended for stable 4K Ultra.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 65 GB NVMe SSD (45GB base + 20GB HD Textures) | — |
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Spec: 45 GB available space (SSD Recommended). An additional 20 GB is required for the optional HD Texture Pack. Note: An NVMe SSD is recommended for the best experience due to asset streaming and fast loading, especially with the HD Texture Pack which is often targeted by higher presets. 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 (20H1 version or newer, 64-bit versions only) or Windows 11 (64-bit) Explanation: 64-bit Windows 10 (latest updates) or Windows 11 is required for ongoing support and best performance. | 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 11 (DirectX 12 required for Ray Tracing and potentially better performance on compatible hardware) Explanation: DX11 is minimum. DX12 is required for ray tracing features and offers potential performance benefits. | N/A |
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