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Just Cause 4 Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | Apex Engine (New Version) |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Open World, Sandbox, Third-Person Shooter |
| Initial Release | 2018-12-04 |
| Developer | Avalanche Studios |
| Publisher | Square Enix |
| Setting | Solís (Fictional South American Nation) |
| Perspective | Third-Person |
| Platforms | PC (Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
| Multiplayer | Single-player Only (No official multiplayer modes) |
| Unique Feature | Highly customizable Grappling Hook with Air Lifters, Retractors, & Boosters; dynamic Extreme Weather System (tornadoes, blizzards, etc.); vast sandbox environment encouraging creative destruction; signature Wingsuit and Parachute traversal. |
Just Cause 4 System Requirements
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tune Minimum (Target: 720p-1080p, Low-Medium settings, ~30 FPS) – Low to Medium Preset.
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tune Recommended (Target: 1080p, High settings, ~60 FPS) – High Preset.
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tune 4K Requirements (Target: 2160p (4K), ~30-60 FPS, Tuned Settings) – Medium to High Preset, depending on target FPS. Upscaling might be beneficial if supported by user mods/drivers, though not a native primary feature.
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Core Requirements
- desktop_windowsOperating System: Windows 7 SP1 with Platform Update for Windows 7 (64-bit versions only) or newer
A 64-bit version of Windows 7 SP1 (with Platform Update), Windows 8.1, Windows 10, or Windows 11 is required.
- save_altStorage Note: 59 GB available space (SSD Recommended)
An SSD is recommended for faster loading times and smoother asset streaming in the large open world of Solís.
settings_applications Optimization Notes:
Key Settings: Resolution, Texture Quality, Shadow Quality, LOD Detail, Water Quality, Anti-Aliasing (FXAA, TAA), and Effects Quality significantly impact performance, especially during chaotic sequences with extreme weather.
Just Cause 4: Map Size and Regions
Solís is a massive open world (approximately 1024 square kilometers) featuring four distinct biomes: Rainforest (lush, dense jungles), Grasslands (rolling plains and farmlands), Alpine (snowy mountains and icy peaks), and Desert (arid landscapes and canyons). Each biome hosts unique weather patterns and points of interest. The world is divided into numerous regions that can be liberated by advancing the Army of Chaos's front line.
Just Cause 4: Post-Launch Content / DLC
The Expansion Pass included three major DLCs: 'Dare Devils of Destruction' (vehicle-centric challenges, races, and new weaponized vehicles), 'Los Demonios' (a supernatural horror-themed expansion with demonic enemies and a new crossbow weapon), and 'Danger Rising' (missions against The Agency, introducing a hoverboard, new Agency weapons, and missions on a submarine). Numerous smaller cosmetic and gear packs (e.g., Neon Racer, Deathstalker Scorpion, Golden Gear, The Dragon weapon) were also released.
Just Cause 4: Game Editions
Just Cause 4 was released in several editions: Standard Edition (base game), Digital Deluxe Edition (base game, Black Hand Stealth Microjet, Black Hand Weaponized Wingsuit), Gold Edition (Digital Deluxe content + Expansion Pass + Golden Gear Pack), and Complete Edition (Gold Edition content + all Black Market items). The 'Reloaded' version, often seen on digital stores, includes the base game and several cosmetic/gear packs.
Just Cause 4: Cross-Platform / Crossplay
Just Cause 4 is a single-player game, so cross-platform play or cross-progression features are not applicable.
Just Cause 4 Other Features & Info
- labelMultiplayer Modes
Just Cause 4 is a strictly single-player experience. It does not feature any official cooperative or competitive multiplayer modes.
- labelUser Interface
The UI is generally minimalist, focusing on Rico's actions. Key elements include a map for navigation and mission tracking, objective markers, a grappling hook mod selection interface (quick-switch via D-pad), weapon wheel, ammo/health indicators, and contextual prompts. The 'AR Scan' feature highlights interactive objects and mission objectives.
- labelSound and Music
The game features an orchestral and electronic hybrid score that adapts to the on-screen action, composed by Zach Abramson. Sound design emphasizes explosions, vehicle engines, weapon effects, and the powerful sounds of the extreme weather phenomena. Features a dynamic music system that escalates with the level of chaos.
- labelGraphics and Visuals
Powered by the Apex Engine, Just Cause 4 showcases large-scale environments with diverse biomes and impressive draw distances. The visuals focus on physics-based destruction and spectacular extreme weather effects like tornadoes and lightning storms. While graphical fidelity on release was met with mixed reception by some for certain aspects (e.g., water, character models), the overall spectacle and scale are significant.
- labelAccessibility Features
Just Cause 4 includes options for subtitles (on/off, size not typically detailed), remappable controls for keyboard/mouse (though UI keys often cannot be changed), controller remapping support, separate volume controls (Sound Effects, Voice, Music, Car Radio), and mouse Y-axis inversion. Specific features like colorblind modes or extensive UI customization are generally not prominent.
- labelStory and Setting
Set in the fictional South American country of Solís, a vast land of diverse biomes and extreme weather conditions. Rico Rodriguez arrives to investigate his late father's connection to The Black Hand, a powerful private military organization led by the ruthless Gabriela Morales. Morales controls Project Illapa, a weather-manipulation superweapon. Rico allies with Mira Morales (Gabriela's cousin and a rebel scientist), Sargento, and other members of the Army of Chaos to liberate Solís and stop The Black Hand.
- labelSkills and Upgrades Overview (Rico's Abilities/Gadgets)
Rico's primary progression involves upgrading his grappling hook with mods (Air Lifter, Retractor, Booster) by earning Mod Points from missions and activities. Each mod has multiple sub-options to customize its behavior (e.g., balloon strength, retraction speed, booster power, auto-trigger vs manual). Pilots for supply drops can also be leveled up by completing their specific mission types (stunts for Garland, ancient statues for Javi), unlocking more items and faster delivery. Weapon proficiency increases through use, and squad reserves for the Army of Chaos are earned by causing chaos and completing objectives.
- labelTop 5 Weapons/Tools (Subjective/Iconic)
- 1. Customizable Grappling Hook: The star of the show, with Air Lifter, Retractor, and Booster mods allowing for immense creativity in destruction and traversal. 2. Wingsuit: Essential for high-speed aerial traversal, often combined with the grappling hook and parachute. Some DLC versions are weaponized. 3. Parachute: Provides controlled descent, aerial combat positioning, and quick altitude changes. 4. RG-PBA 9 Railgun: A powerful sniper rifle that can charge shots for devastating impact and has a drone secondary fire. 5. PWC V4.2 "Wind Gun": An experimental weapon that fires powerful gusts of wind, capable of sending enemies and vehicles flying.
- labelTop 3 Gameplay Mechanics
- 1. Advanced Grappling Hook & Tether Customization: The ability to deploy multiple tethers with customizable Air Lifter, Retractor, and Booster mods, enabling unparalleled creative destruction and physics-based emergent gameplay. 2. Wingsuit & Parachute Traversal Dynamics: Seamlessly combining the wingsuit for high-speed flight, the parachute for precision landing and aerial combat, and the grappling hook for momentum and tethering creates a unique and fluid movement system. 3. Extreme Weather System Interaction: Dynamic tornadoes, blizzards, sandstorms, and lightning storms that actively impact the game world, presenting both threats and opportunities to weaponize the environment against enemies.
Just Cause 4 Frequently Asked Questions
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help_outline When was Just Cause 4 released?Just Cause 4 was released on December 4, 2018, for PC (Windows), PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
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help_outline Who is the main character in Just Cause 4?The protagonist is Rico Rodriguez, the series' recurring hero, known for his expertise with the grappling hook, wingsuit, parachute, and causing widespread destruction.
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help_outline What is the setting of Just Cause 4?The game is set in the fictional South American nation of Solís, which features diverse biomes like rainforests, deserts, grasslands, and alpine mountains, and is plagued by extreme weather conditions controlled by Project Illapa.
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help_outline What are the new features in Just Cause 4's grappling hook?The grappling hook is highly customizable with new mods: Air Lifters (attach inflatable balloons to objects), Retractors (pull tethered objects together forcefully), and Boosters (attach small rocket engines). Players can use and customize multiple tethers simultaneously.
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help_outline What are the Extreme Weather events in Just Cause 4?Just Cause 4 introduces dynamic extreme weather like massive tornadoes, blizzards in alpine regions, sandstorms in deserts, and tropical lightning storms. These phenomena physically interact with the game world and can be both a threat and a tool.
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help_outline Does Just Cause 4 have multiplayer?No, Just Cause 4 is a single-player only experience. There are no official co-op or competitive multiplayer modes.
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help_outline What major DLCs are available for Just Cause 4?The Expansion Pass included three major DLCs: 'Dare Devils of Destruction' (vehicle combat focused), 'Los Demonios' (supernatural demonic invasion), and 'Danger Rising' (missions against The Agency, introducing a hoverboard).
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help_outline How does liberation work in Just Cause 4?Liberation involves completing 'Region Strike' missions to secure territories for the Army of Chaos. This advances a 'front line' across the map, rather than liberating individual settlements as in Just Cause 3. Causing general chaos also contributes to earning squad reserves to deploy more rebels.