Just Cause 4
| Just Cause 4 | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Avalanche Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Square Enix |
| Director(s) | Francesco Antolini[1] |
| Writer(s) | Omar Shakir[2] |
| Series | Just Cause |
| Platform(s) | |
| Release | December 4, 2018 |
| Genre(s) | Action-adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Just Cause 4 is an upcoming action-adventure game developed by Avalanche Studios and published by Square Enix. It is the fourth game in the Just Cause series and the sequel to 2015's Just Cause 3 and is scheduled to be released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on December 4, 2018.
Gameplay
Just Cause 4 is a third-person action-adventure game set in an open world environment.[3] The player assumes the role of series protagonist Rico Rodriguez.[3]
Synopsis
The game is set in a fictional South American country called Solis.[3] Rico Rodriguez takes on the recurring paramilitary group the Black Hand, run by a woman named Gabriela.[3]
Plot
When Rico is shown evidence that his late father was working with The Black Hand, he plunges into the South American nation of Solís in search of answers. [4]
Development and release
Just Cause 4 is being developed by Avalanche Studios and published by Square Enix.[3] The game is being developed with a new version of Avalanche's Apex game engine.[1] The new technology allows the game to have diverse and extreme weather effects including blizzards, sandstorms, tornadoes and more.[1] Developers of the game noted that improvements had been made to the game's artificial intelligence over Just Cause 3. These changes were intended to make non-player characters smarter so that they behave more tactically and pose more of a threat to the player.[5] Other improvements to the game engine include physics-based rendering and a new animation system.[2]
The game was announced during Microsoft's press conference at E3 2018, and also appeared later at Square Enix's showcase and the PC Gaming Show.[3][1] The game is scheduled to be released for PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One on December 4, 2018.[6]
References
- ^ a b c d Roberts, Samuel (June 11, 2018). "Just Cause 4 shows off its shiny new engine at the PC Gaming Show". PC Gamer. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
- ^ a b McCaffrey, Ryan (June 10, 2018). "E3 2018: Just Cause 4 First Look: Physics Like You've Never Seen Before". IGN. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f Donlan, Christian (June 11, 2018). "Just Cause 4 announced, and it's due 4th of December this year". Eurogamer. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
- ^ Felt, Kris (October 16, 2018). "Just Cause 4's latest Story Trailer". Twitter. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
- ^ Higham, Michael (June 11, 2018). "E3 2018: Just Cause 4 Video Shows Off New Features During Square Enix Conference". GameSpot. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
- ^ Plante, Chris (June 11, 2018). "Just Cause 4's latest trailer explains its big new features". Polygon. Retrieved June 12, 2018.