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Just Cause 2 Guide

2010 · Open-world action

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GuideWhat you will find
Rico freefalls above a tropical river and distant suspension bridge.Chaos & missionsUnderstand what opens Agency missions, faction jobs and new Black Market stock.
A speedboat crosses a river at sunset with a bridge beyond it.Grapple & parachuteUse Rico’s reusable movement tools to climb, cross open ground and reach vehicles.
Rico parachutes past an exploding waterfront industrial facility.Parts & upgradesSeparate purchased equipment, weapon upgrades, vehicle upgrades and health gains.
Rico grapples toward a water tower surrounded by tropical trees.Settlement completionTrack a settlement’s remaining pickups and government structures without confusing discovery with completion.
Rico freefalls above a tropical river and distant suspension bridge.CharactersIdentify the main Just Cause 2 characters and their roles in the story.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Advance through ChaosCheck the PDA progress bars for the next available mission or supplier unlock.
Keep movingCombine the grapple and parachute to cross terrain and escape ground fire.
Use the right partsWeapon Parts, Vehicle Parts and Armor Parts have different effects.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
Rico RodriguezAgency operativeInfiltrates Panau and works with rival factions to destabilize the regime.
Tom SheldonAgency contactA central figure in Rico’s mission and the Black Market supply network.
Maria KaneAgency partnerSupports Rico’s investigation on Panau.
Pandak PanayPanauan rulerControls the government forces that oppose Rico and the rebels.
Bolo SantosiReapers leaderLeads the revolutionary faction based in the island’s rural regions.
Razak RazmanRoaches leaderDirects the organized-crime faction.
Sri IrawanUlar Boys leaderCommands the faction rooted in Panau’s tribal communities.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
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Chaos & missionsCheck the next threshold in the PDA →

Pictures All pictures →

Rico freefalls above a tropical river and distant suspension bridge.
Rico freefalls above a tropical river and distant suspension bridge.
A speedboat crosses a river at sunset with a bridge beyond it.
A speedboat crosses a river at sunset with a bridge beyond it.
Rico parachutes past an exploding waterfront industrial facility.
Rico parachutes past an exploding waterfront industrial facility.
Rico grapples toward a water tower surrounded by tropical trees.
Rico grapples toward a water tower surrounded by tropical trees.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Just Cause 2: game and edition overviewstore.steampowered.com