European retail release
In the box
- Five DVDs with Steam activation
The only PC disc release; North America got PC as a download.
PC
Just Cause 3
Just Cause 3 is a 2015 action-adventure game developed by Avalanche Studios and published by Square Enix's European subsidiary. It is the third game in the Just Cause series and the sequel to 2010's Just Cause 2.
Adventure
- Space needed
- 54 GB
- Time to beat
- about 19 hours
- Plays offline
- Yes
Overview
Just Cause 3 is a 2015 action-adventure game developed by Avalanche Studios and published by Square Enix's European subsidiary. It is the third game in the Just Cause series and the sequel to 2010's Just Cause 2. It was released worldwide in December 2015, for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Additionally, the game can be purchased from the Xbox and Playstation digital stores and played on Xbox Series and Playstation 5 consoles.
Set six years after its predecessor, Just Cause 3 follows series protagonist Rico Rodriguez as he returns to his homeland of Medici, a fictional Mediterranean island country under the control of dictator General Sebastiano Di Ravello. The game is played from a third-person perspective and allows players to explore the island of Medici in an open world environment.
Official trailer
On a mission Trailer. Watch on YouTube
Gameplay
Just Cause 3 Gameplay Walkthrough FULL GAME [4K 60fps PC] - No Commentary, Dark.Psych. Watch on YouTube
Screenshots
Game details
- Genres
- Adventure
- Developer
- Avalanche Studios
- Publisher
- Square Enix
- Series
- Just Cause
- Engine
- Avalanche engine
- Platforms
- PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One
- Age rating
- ESRB M
- Modes
- Single player
- Yes
- Local multiplayer
- No
- Online multiplayer
- No
- Co op
- No
- Age ratings
- USK
- 18
- ACB
- MA 15+
- CLASS IND
- 16
- GRAC
- 19+
- PEGI
- 18
- ESRB
- M
- CERO
- Z
Release dates
| Platform | Region | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | Worldwide | 2015-11-30 |
Editions
Collector's Edition
Collector'sUS$109.99 at launch
In the box
- Day One Edition of the game
- Replica of Rico's grappling hook
- 24 by 24 inch poster map of Medici
- 32-page hardcover art book
In the game
- Weaponized Vehicle Pack
Announced for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.
XXL Edition
In the game
- Full game
- All DLC
Sold on Steam.
Space and patches
Space needed54 GB
DLC
The Air, Land and Sea Expansion Pass holds three expansions (Sky Fortress, Mech Land Assault, Bavarium Sea Heist); smaller vehicle and weapon packs were sold separately. All still on sale.
- Items
Name Date Adds Price Obtainable today Air, Land & Sea Expansion Pass 2015-11-30 The three expansions US$14.99 Yes Sky Fortress 2016-03-08 Expansion US$11.99 Yes Mech Land Assault 2016-06-10 Expansion US$11.99 Yes Bavarium Sea Heist 2016-08-18 Expansion US$5.99 Yes Combat Buggy 2015-12-01 Vehicle US$1.99 Yes Mini-Gun Racing Boat 2015-12-01 Vehicle US$1.99 Yes Rocket Launcher Sports Car 2015-12-01 Vehicle US$1.99 Yes Final Argument Sniper Rifle 2015-12-01 Weapon US$2.49 Yes Capstone Bloodhound RPG 2015-12-01 Weapon US$2.49 Yes Kousavá Rifle 2016-06-03 Weapon US$2.49 Yes Reaper Missile Mech 2016-08-11 Vehicle US$4.99 Yes
Playable today
Playable offline todayYes
The story and DLC play offline.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Ever released on disc | Yes, Europe, 1 December 2015 Five DVDs that install through Steam. |
| Ever released in the store | Yes, Steam, 1 December 2015 |
| In the store to buy today | Yes, US$19.99 on Steam |
| Can be downloaded again if you already bought it | Yes |
| Disc runs with no patch | No The disc installs through Steam, which brings the game up to date before it runs. |
| Disc runs with the final patch | Yes |
| Playable offline today: campaign | Yes |
| Playable offline today: local multiplayer | Does not exist |
| Playable offline today: DLC | Yes |
| Has online features | Yes Challenge leaderboards. No co-op or versus mode. |
| Playable offline today: online multiplayer | Does not exist |
Online
Plays offlineYes
- Services
Service Challenge leaderboards on Square Enix servers
Staff and cast
- Staff
Role Name Developer Avalanche Studios Publisher Square Enix Director Roland Lesterlin Producers Adam Davidson, Bill Podurgiel Designer Francesco Antolini Programmer Andrew Yount Artist Zach Schläppi Writers Nathaniel Bryan, Patrick Downs, Katie Elwood, Benjamin Jaekle, Joe Laurino, Roland Lesterlin, Greg Orlando, Omar Shakir, Mike Varley Composer Henry Jackman
Credits
- Publisher
- Square Enix
- Developer
- Avalanche Studios
- Director
- Roland Lesterlin
- Released
- 2015-12-01
- Age rating
- ESRB M
- Region
- US
- Time to beat
- about 19 hours
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