It is set on the fictional island nation of San Esperito (inspired by the Caribbean) and follows the protagonist Rico Rodriguez as he attempts to overthrow the corrupt government.

The game combines a third-person perspective with a large open-world environment, offering the player freedom to explore all 250K acres [2] of the island and engage in both main and side missions.

Set in the fictional Southeast Asian archipelago of Panau, ruled by dictator Pandak "Baby" Panay, the game introduces more dynamic and varied mission structures, moving beyond the repetitive format of the first installment.

Rico’s grappling hook received significant upgrades, allowing for more creative uses like attaching enemies to objects or tethering vehicles together.

Just Cause 2 was also well-received for its explosive action and sandbox-style gameplay, encouraging player experimentation with destruction and traversal mechanics more than its predecessor.

Released worldwide on December 1, 2015, Just Cause 3 takes place on the fictional Mediterranean island of Medici, where the protagonist Rico Rodriguez returns to overthrow the ruthless dictator General Di Ravello.

[8] The main storyline is shorter than that of Just Cause 2,[9] but the game does not feature faction side-missions, replacing them with 'random encounters' and a greater variety of races and other challenges.

Critics and audiences alike praise the series for its innovative gameplay, open-world design, set-pieces and non-linear approach to mission structure, however it is generally criticised for its generic storyline and cliché characters.

In 2010, it was reported that a film adaptation of Just Cause, titled Just Cause: Scorpion Rising, was in production, written by comic book writer Bryan Edward Hill.

In May 2017, the Game Central reporters at Metro UK suggested that the shared universe was unlikely, pointing out that no progress had been made on any Just Cause, Deus Ex nor Thief films.

[18] In May 2024, it was announced that Ángel Manuel Soto would direct the film, with David Leitch and Kelly McCormick producing and Universal Pictures distributing.