Just Cause is an action-adventure video game developed by Avalanche Studios and published by Eidos Interactive. It was originally released in 2006 for Microsoft Xbox, as well as other platforms. The game is set on a fictional tropical archipelago which the player can explore freely. Just Cause puts players in the role of Rico Rodriguez, an operative sent to the island to overthrow a tyrannical dictator. The game is known for its expansive open world and the freedom it offers players to approach various missions and objectives, emphasizing stunts and grappling hook mechanics.