
In this specific case, we knew that was a good choice thanks to the success of the Infinite Grapple Mod and the praise it was gathering on forums – as if we had a sort of free pre-playtest encouraging the direction we were taking. In some cases, breaking those limits was as easy as changing a number in code, as for the maximum amount of tethers Rico could use. My experience with the series itself has been my primary source of inspiration, and when I started working on Just Cause 3, I set my mission on overcoming the limits of its predecessors. I was a big fan of Just Cause before joining Avalanche Studios, and spent hundreds of hours on the first two titles. I also loved that there were no cutscenes, so I was able to scratch my impatient, "but I want it right now!" itch. I spent quite a bit of time spawning vehicles, explosives, weapons, and other objects in the game, then basically blew them up in ridiculous ways.

This mod essentially makes instant spawning available in the retail version of the game. Working on a game allows you to use various debug menu tools while in development, like being able to spawn anything you need to test. The epic scale of Just Cause 2 combined with the amazing draw distances, mix in the ability to fly? You get pure gaming joy! – Roland Lesterlin, Game Director With this classic Just Cause 2 mod, I spent hours exploring the world at different speeds, dodging trees as I shot low through the valleys then calmly taking in the beautiful vistas high above the mountains. There are few dreams as visceral as the ability to soar through the air.

Over the years, the Just Cause series has developed a sizable and passionate fan base that has helped contribute to this wealth of fan content, so we chatted with the Avalanche team and they gave us a hit list of some of their favorite mods and YouTube clips. Gamers are beginning to entertain their entertainers.

These days, game developers often fall in love with videos and mods for their own games that were created by the fans themselves. There are several Configuration Parameters that can be set using Steam's "Set Launch Option" feature to help optimize the game even further.Game developers make games and then consumers play them, but this transaction isn’t a one way street.
