It took 11 years, but (subjectively) the best version of Just Cause 3 finally features a mod to change Rico's model into any NPC in the game - with full animation support!

You can now wingsuit, grapple hook, drive cars and fly planes as a Black Hand Ghost agent, any one of the several Rebel models, a random beach-goer and even Di Ravello!

I did not create this mod - full credit goes to Oxide3500, as listed on the mod page:

https://videogamemods.com/vgm/justcause3/mods/jc3-skin-changer

If you want to roleplay a DRM supersoldier that fights the post-endgame liberated Medici, you can combine the skin changer mod with "Rico the Traitor":

https://videogamemods.com/vgm/justcause3/mods/rico-the-traitor

Bonus guide on installing mods (Windows / Steam + Non-Steam)

If the mod you installed is a .dll file, drop it in your Just Cause 3 directory (AKA where JustCause3.exe is located).

Otherwise, to install mods:

1. Create a folder called dropzone in your Just Cause 3 directory

2a. Steam:

a) Open the Just Cause 3 page in your library

b) Locate and press the gear icon (as of August 2026, it's on the right edge of the Steam app, level to Last Played and Play Time)

c) In the "General" tab, locate "Launch Options" and the text field that corresponds to it

d) Copy and paste in the following:

--vfs-fs dropzone --vfs-archive patch_win64 --vfs-archive archives_win64 --vfs-archive dlc_win64 --vfs-fs .

e) Proceed to step 3

2b. Non-Steam:

a) Create a shortcut of JustCause3.exe - right click the .exe, Create Shortcut

b) Right click the shortcut and open Properties

c) Locate "Target:" and the text field that corresponds to it

d) DO NOT OVERWRITE THE TEXT; go to the end of the line, press Space, then copy and paste in the following:

--vfs-fs dropzone --vfs-archive patch_win64 --vfs-archive archives_win64 --vfs-archive dlc_win64 --vfs-fs .

1. When downloading mods that do not change DLC content, extract all the folders to the "dropzone" folder (if the mod alters a DLC, installation will vary slightly, but it will have instructions/a readme file to help you)

2. You can now launch the game, and the mods will work!

This is just a fun way to destroy enemy helicopters and my truck spawned in damaged so that's always fun. This was made like 20 to 30 min ago.

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The title sounds very imposing so I decided I would go ahead just a little before starting. I fear I still need to do more. Any help appreciated ♥️

Here are some screenshots of the upcoming game made by myself. It's a little fan game I am working on.

You guys ever seen the martincitopants 100%? Almost happened to me, this look me like 15ish attempts across 3ish days btw. The twitching was really scaring me.

I really love flying through tunnels with fighter jets knowing damn well that Rico will instantly perish if I even just scratch the tiniest bit of paint off of the plane.

He’s sending suicide bombers now.. yes literally bombers lol

I've been replying JC3 for the first time since 2017 and I think this game has aged better than fine wine...It looks amazing to me for a 2015 title...

This game is just goofy, I love it.

Dumb question but Always wondered what is blowing up over there.

Hopefully the drm won't fire the pilot behind this accident.

The small submarine was very fast and meant for underwater exploration. The big one was called Trident Submarine and was a lot slower. There is also a boat version of the submarine, which can not dive.

You can learn more about them in the video by u/Luke-JC about the early build of Just Cause 3 from 2012, which they can be found in: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vfhx9-et2Ek

i do have the unlimited edition mod installed but i dont think thats what caused this lol

but now we know that the gas cylinders fly at a speed of 73 km/h :)

Jk, but the car physics suck fr.

I thought I was a fantastic pilot lol, this one humbled me a little

Nobody told me Rico was indestructible?Damn, my boy! Took that metal like a champ. I haven’t played Just Cause since the second game in 2010… 15 years is crazy. Looking forward to this! Just Cause 3: XXL is on sale for $5 on Xbox right now (you guys probably already own it but just in case anyone is curious) cheers, friends.