Yesterday, Microsoft officially confirmed the release date forJust Cause 4during its E3 conference with abrand new trailer. Fans of the action-adventure franchise, however, got another glimpse of the game during Square Enix’s E3 press conference. While much of it is the same, it also gifts players with a more extensive look at the gameplay and environment of the game’s fictional setting.

As seen below, theJust Cause 4presentation shows an action-packed and explosive world to explore, as well as highlights the improvements and differences in a number of the in-game gadgets. Promising to take destruction and physics to the next level, the trailer definitely seems to live up to these promises, as it further highlights the destructive power of the tornadoes, sandstorms, lightning, and blizzards.

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Check out the newJust Cause 4gameplay showcase, as originally shown during Square Enix’s E3 2018 press conference:

Overhauled and new vehicles, high stakes, better-than-ever combat, intelligent enemy AI, and unparalleled draw distance are just some of the features boasted throughout the trailer, with each of the aforementioned elevatingJust Cause 4over some of thebugs and issues experienced by players inJust Cause 3.While it remains to be seen how smoothJust Cause 4runs at launch, hopefully it’ll be a major improvement.

It’s worth mentioning that, although this action-adventure title was officially revealed at E3, players have known about it ahead of timedue to a screenshot and Steam leak. Moving forward, however, Cause 4will be revealed through official announcements instead of at-time untrustworthy leaks.

Considering the action-adventure title releases later this year, many gamers may be adding it to their holiday shopping list. Hopefully, Avalanche Studios has improved this game over the criticisms of the last one, but we can only wait and see. It’s possible moreJust Cause 4will be shown at Sony’s E3 2018 press conference later tonight, so fans should stay tuned.

Just Cause 4releases for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on July 28, 2025.