Just Cause 4

In short: Just Cause 4 is an action game released in 2018 by Avalanche Studios, available on PC, PlayStation and Xbox. Our score: 6.5/10 (best picked up on a discount). Lowest price we found right now: $49.99.

Extreme weather meets extreme destruction.

Just Cause 4 adds extreme weather events — tornadoes, lightning storms, and blizzards — to the series' signature chaos. The most ambitious sandbox in the franchise.

Game details

• Developer: Avalanche Studios
• Publisher: Square Enix
• Release year: 2018
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox
• Category: action

Our review

More destruction in a South American setting. The new weather system is impressive but everything else feels like a step back from JC3.

Pros

• Impressive weather system
• Fun grapple hook
• Large world
• Destruction sandbox

Cons

• Step back from JC3
• Boring liberation
• Weak story
• Technical issues

FAQ

Is it better than 3?

It has better mechanics but the story and destruction are debated.

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Last updated: 01/04/2026