How to fix Just Cause 3 Errors: Crash, Infinite Loading Time, Poor FPS, Freezing, Stuttering and more

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Avalanche recently released Just Cause 3 for all platforms including PC.  We will look into how to fix Just Cause 3 errors in this gaming guide. The game lacks a multiplayer mode just as its predecessor. However some third party modders have announced that a multiplayer mod for the game is in the works. The game’s delivers a great single player experience with a large open world and dense vegetation all around. Just Cause 3 looks pretty even at the lowest settings to be honest. However some users have reported crashes, long loading times, stuttering and other issues.

This guide will help you fix most of the issues and errors encountered in Just Cause 3 PC version. Before going further, please make sure your PC meets the official system requirements of the game. Check out the minimum and recommended system requirements below.

Just Cause 3 Official System Requirements

Just Cause 3 Minimum System Requirements:

    • OS: Vista SP2 / Windows 7.1 SP1 / Windows 8.1 (64-bit Operating System Required)
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-2500k, 3.3GHz / AMD Phenom II X6 1075T 3GHz
    • Memory: 6 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 (2GB) / AMD Radeon HD 7870 (2GB)
    • Storage: 54 GB available space

Just Cause 3 Recommended System Requirements:

    • OS: Vista SP2 / Windows 7.1 SP1 / Windows 8.1 (64-bit Operating System Required)
    • Processor: Intel Core i7-3770, 3.4 GHz / AMD FX-8350, 4.0 GHz
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 (3GB) / AMD R9 290 (4GB)
    • Storage: 54 GB available space

How to fix Just Cause 3 Errors: Crash, Infinite Loading Time, Poor FPS, Freezing, Stuttering and more

1 Just Cause 3 crash/CTD/doesn’t start fix

If your game is crashing to desktop while launching, try updating your video card drivers. Perform a clean install of the graphic card drivers by downloading from their official website.

2 Just Cause 3 Infinite Loading Time fix

This issue is generally caused when the game’s servers are down. The game takes a while to connect to the servers. The most basic workaround for this problem is to simply switch to Offline mode in the game.

3 Stuttering/Micro-stuttering issue while playing Just Cause 3 fix

There are a number of reason that could cause this issue. Unfortunately you use trial and error with the following workarounds to fix it.

  • Update your drivers to the latest version
  • Unplug all USB devices which are not in use
  • End all unnecessary background tasks from Task Manager
  • Turn off “Motion Blur” from in-game graphics settings
  • Run game as Administrator

4 Direct3D Error in Just Cause 3

Users may find their game getting a Direct3D error just after the cinematic video finishes. To fix this, disable Steam Overlay and launch the game again. Also, update DirectX to the latest version.

5 Just Cause 3 has stopped working issue fix

This is a common issue faced by users. Missing or corrupt game files are the main cause of this error. To fix this, Re-validate your game using Steam. Another fix is to run the game in Compatibility mode of Windows XP SP3 or Windows Vista SP2. It can be set by Right clicking the game, selecting Properties and setting it under Compatibility section.

If you are still facing problems, feel free to ask in the comments. We will try our best to fix the problems you are facing to run Just Cause 3. And we will keep updating this page with solutions as new issues are faced by the players. That’s the list of fixes from how to fix Just Cause 3 errors guide.