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Just Cause 2

Just Cause 2 overview

Avalanche Studios | Mar 23, 2010 | game

Released

70players observed · 26 September 2026 - 06:44:34 UTC

ActionAdventureOpen WorldSandboxThird PersonSteam Store

  • Latest observed players70 · 26 September 2026 - 06:44:34 UTC
  • SteamPulse tracked peak7,493
  • Units sold (VGI)6,000,000
  • Revenue (VGI)$51,300,000
  • Review score91% positive

Just Cause 2 dated player observations, monthly player trends, reviews, and game metadata are tracked on SteamPulse.

  • Latest observed players70 · 26 September 2026 - 06:44:34 UTC
  • SteamPulse tracked peak7,493
  • Units sold (VGI)6,000,000
  • Revenue (VGI)$51,300,000
  • Review score91% positive
  • Total reviews51,516
  • Release dateMar 23, 2010
  • DeveloperAvalanche Studios
  • PublisherSquare Enix

Genres: Action, Adventure

Company pages: Developer: Avalanche StudiosPublisher: Square Enix

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Game overview

Overview

Just Cause 2 comes from Avalanche Studios and is published by Square Enix. It arrived on Steam on Mar 23, 2010, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, #category_playable_at_your_own_pace, Playable without Timed Input, and Stereo Sound. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, Steam, and Xbox so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Just Cause 2's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 70 players at 26 September 2026 - 06:44:34 UTC, with a tracked peak near 7,493. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 91% positive across 51,516 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Just Cause 2 is available in 7 languages including:

EnglishFrenchGermanItalianSpanish - SpainPolishRussian languages with full audio support

8 regional rating boards including esrb, pegi, usk, oflc, and dejus

PlatformTypeOSProcessorMemoryGraphicsStorage
WindowsMinimumNot listedDual-core CPU with SSE3 (Athlon 64 X2 4200 / Pentium D 3GHz)2GB System Memory Hard Drive: 10GB of free drive spaceDX10 compatible graphics card with 256 MB of memory (Nvidia GeForce 8800 series/ ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro) Sound: 100% DirectX 10 compatible sound card DirectX®: Microsoft DirectX 10Not listed
WindowsRecommendedNot listedIntel Core® 2 Duo 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom X3 2.4GHz or equivalen3GB system Memory Hard Drive:DX10 compatible graphics card with 512 MB of memory (Nvidia GeForce GTS 250 series/ ATI Radeon HD 5750 series) Sound: 100% DirectX 10 compatible Dolby Digital 5.1 sound card DirectX®: Microsoft DirectX 10.1Not listed

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Just Cause 2 has sold up to 6,000,000 units and has 41,025 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $51,300,000. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Detailed game overview

Just Cause 2 overview details

Just Cause 2 combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

JUST CAUSE 4 About the Game Dive into an adrenaline-fuelled free-roaming adventure. As agent Rico Rodriguez, your orders are to find and kill your friend and mentor who has disappeared on the island paradise of Panau. There, you must cause maximum chaos by land, sea and air to shift the balance of power. With the unique grapple and parachute combo, BASE jump, hijack and create your own high-speed stunts. With 400 square miles of rugged terrain and hundreds of weapons and vehicles, Just Cause 2 defies gravity and belief. UNIQUE VERTICAL GAMEPLAY - Take to the air like no other game. Experience total aerial freedom with the unique parachute and dual grapple UNBELIEVABLE ADRENALINE-FUELLED STUNTS - Free fall, base jump, vehicle surf, para sail, skydive, grapple, slingshot, leap between vehicles, hang from helicopters, scale buildings. The impossible is within your grasp. UPGRADED DUAL GRAPPLE - Your best tool is now a weapon. Fire two shots with the grapple hook and attach unwilling enemies to high-speed vehicles, hang them upside down from buildings, tether objects in mid air. The possibilities are as vast as your imagination. DISCOVER THE SECRETS OF PANAU - Explore the island paradise; from sprawling cities, secluded beaches and towering mountain peaks – more than 400 square miles of your own personal playground. EXPERIENCE TRUE FREEDOM - Hundreds of objectives can be completed in any way or order that you choose. When it’s time for a break from Agency business, kick back and enjoy all the attractions that Panau has to offer. MASSIVE SELECTION OF VEHICLES - Catch air…

SteamPulse editorial summary

Just Cause 2 is listed as a game with $14.99. It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, #category_playable_at_your_own_pace, Playable without Timed Input, and Stereo Sound, and is associated with Action and Adventure. SteamPulse's latest observation records 70 players at 26 September 2026 - 06:44:34 UTC, a tracked peak of 7,493, and 91% positive reviews.

Overview facts

FieldValue
GameJust Cause 2
Steam App ID8190
Typegame
Release dateMar 23, 2010
DeveloperAvalanche Studios
PublisherSquare Enix
Price$14.99
PlatformsWindows
GenresAction, Adventure
CategoriesSingle-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, #category_playable_at_your_own_pace, Playable without Timed Input, Stereo Sound, Subtitle Options, Steam Cloud, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing
Supported languagesEnglish * , French * , German * , Italian * , Spanish - Spain * , Polish, Russian * languages with full audio support
WebsiteOfficial website

Player and review overview

MetricValue
Latest observed players70 · 26 September 2026 - 06:44:34 UTC
SteamPulse tracked peak7,493
Positive reviews46,657
Negative reviews4,859
Total reviews51,516
Positive percent91%
Review typeVery Positive
Recommendations41,025
Average playtime2,773 minutes

SteamPulse record freshness

FieldValue
Steam release dateMar 23, 2010
Official Steam feed update (UTC)17 May 2019 - 06:30:20 UTC
SteamPulse last record update (UTC)26 September 2026 - 06:44:34 UTC
Live player count updated (UTC)26 September 2026 - 06:44:34 UTC
Store metadata updated (UTC)26 September 2026 - 06:44:34 UTC

Highlighted achievements

AchievementDescription
Welcome to PanauNo description
Casino BustNo description
The White TigerNo description
Mountain RescueNo description
Three KingsNo description
Into the DenNo description
A Just CauseNo description
Top AgentNo description
Heroic AgentNo description
Legendary AgentNo description

Support and legal notes

FieldValue
Support emailNot available
Support URLSupport page
Legal noticeJust Cause 2 © 2010 Square Enix Ltd. Published by Square Enix Ltd. Developed by Avalanche Studios. SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are trademarks of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. JUST CAUSE, the JUST CAUSE 2 logo, EIDOS and the EIDOS logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Ltd. AVALANCHE STUDIOS is a trademark of Fatalist Entertainment AB. All rights reserved.

References

Official and third-party reference links for checking this Steam app outside SteamPulse.

ReferenceLink
SteamPulse canonicalhttps://steampulse.org/game/8190
Steam Storehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/8190/
Steam Communityhttps://steamcommunity.com/app/8190
PCGamingWiki search
IGDB searchSearch IGDB for Just Cause 2

Game FAQ

Real questions answered from SteamPulse data, including live players, monthly momentum, review sentiment, regional audience signals, Twitch activity, and current Steam pricing.

What is the latest observed Steam activity for Just Cause 2?

Just Cause 2's latest SteamPulse observation records 70 players at 26 September 2026 - 06:44:34 UTC, with a tracked peak of 7,493 concurrent players in the available SteamPulse record. SteamPulse also records about 46 hours of average lifetime playtime.

Is Just Cause 2 growing or declining recently?

October 2026 is still in progress. The month-to-date average is 181 players; the highest observed daily value is 181 players. Available values are provisional and will continue changing until the UTC month closes. The completed comparison month is September 2026.

What country-level audience data is available for Just Cause 2?

In the observed sample of public reviewer profiles with a visible country, the leading shares are United States (21.2%), India (10.6%), Australia (7.7%). The separate directional player-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (20.5%), India (8.6%), Australia (7%). The directional follower-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (26.5%), India (9.4%), Australia (7.1%). The directional wishlist-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (19.5%), India (7.3%), China (6.8%). Only the reviewer view is based on observed public profile countries; the other percentages are modeled relative weights, not verified account locations or country-level user counts.

What does the Steam review footprint look like for Just Cause 2?

Just Cause 2 currently sits at 91% positive across 51,516 Steam reviews tracked by SteamPulse, including 46,657 positive reviews and 4,859 negative reviews. Steam labels the current review summary as Very Positive.

How much follower and Twitch attention does Just Cause 2 have?

Just Cause 2 currently has about 57.9K tracked Steam followers as of 25 January 2026 - 00:00:00 UTC. On Twitch, SteamPulse is matching roughly 0 live viewers across 0 active streams for the game's category.

What is the current Steam price for Just Cause 2?

Just Cause 2 is currently listed at $14.99 on Steam. SteamPulse uses the current store snapshot and historical price records to show whether the page is at full price or in a discounted window. Steam recommendations currently stand near 41,025, which helps add market context around that price.

Reviews, pricing, and metadata

Review summary

Very Positive

91% positive, 46,657 positive, 4,859 negative

Price and discount

$14.99

Platforms

Windows

Categories

Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, #category_playable_at_your_own_pace

Achievements

50

Platform releases
  • Steam 23 March 2010
  • Xbox 23 March 2010

DLC and packages

Steam bundles

Just Cause CollectionBundle #13832 - 30% off$50.35
Just Cause 2: Multiplayer ModJC2-MP is a project to bring multiplayer to Just Cause 2 in all of its magnificent glory. Imagine the chaos of normal Just Cause 2, then extending it out to dozens, hundreds, and even thousands of players.game #259080FreeJust Cause 2: Bull's Eye Assault RifleMore powerful than the standard assault rifle, this lightweight and lethal automatic rifle features increased accuracy in close combat and a higher magnification scope.dlc #35080$0.99Just Cause 2: Chevalier ClassicNo agent should be without a hot set of wheels and with an increased top speed and superior handling, you can arrive at your destination in style or make a guaranteed quick getaway.dlc #35089$0.99Just Cause 2: Rico's Signature Gun DLCCustomised by the Agency and adapted for Rico’s shooting style, this deadly accurate and powerful pistol packs a punch with precision, power and flair.dlc #35083$0.99Just Cause 2: Agency HovercraftThe ultimate in amphibious transport, the Agency Hovercraft is the most flexible form of transport in the game. Steered by a thrust-based engine for smooth and agile movement, the vehicle is as comfortable on land as off. Equipped with a turret-mounted grenade launcher, you’re guaranteed to blow your opposition out of the water.dlc #35090$0.99Just Cause 2: Monster Truck DLCThe usefulness of an oversized monster truck when destabilizing small countries is clearly evident. Grab this Monster Truck DLC for use in Just Cause 2!dlc #35091$0.99Just Cause 2 - Black Market Boom Pack DLCWith the Black Market 'Boom' Pack you get these cool items: Quad Rocket Launcher: Combine a rocket launcher with a shotgun and you've got yourself the powerful Quad Rocket Launcher - expect some collateral damage!dlc #35102$1.99Just Cause 2: Black Market Aerial Pack DLCWith the Black Market Aerial Pack you get these cool items: F-33 DragonFly Jet Fighter: With quad-mounted miniguns and double missile launchers, this agile bird is the definite ruler of the skies, and packs a serious punch to land based targets as well. Dual Parachute Thrusters: Take to the air for longer!dlc #35101$1.99
Just Cause 2Buy Just Cause 2 #4097$14.99

System requirements

Minimum requirements

Minimum: OS *: Microsoft Windows Vista (Windows XP is unsupported) Processor: Dual-core CPU with SSE3 (Athlon 64 X2 4200 / Pentium D 3GHz) Memory: 2GB System Memory Hard Drive: 10GB of free drive space Graphics: DX10 compatible graphics card with 256 MB of memory (Nvidia GeForce 8800 series/ ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro) Sound: 100% DirectX 10 compatible sound card DirectX®: Microsoft DirectX 10

Recommended requirements

Recommended: OS *: Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 or Windows 7 Processor: Intel Core® 2 Duo 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom X3 2.4GHz or equivalen Memory: 3GB system Memory Hard Drive: Graphics: DX10 compatible graphics card with 512 MB of memory (Nvidia GeForce GTS 250 series/ ATI Radeon HD 5750 series) Sound: 100% DirectX 10 compatible Dolby Digital 5.1 sound card DirectX®: Microsoft DirectX 10.1

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