Just Cause 4 continues the series’ grand tradition of littering its world with tongue-in-cheek secrets, pop culture nods, and long-running callbacks. If you’ve ever played a Just Cause game, you know that chaos isn’t just a mechanic—it’s a lifestyle. And among the explosions and skydiving, Rico’s wild sandbox is filled with ridiculous, hilarious, and sometimes deeply nostalgic Easter eggs. Let’s dive into 21 of the best secrets tucked away in Solís. Which one’s your favorite?
1. The Cow Gun and Rico the Sexy Heifer In the upper Vipernees region, on a humble farm porch, lies one of the most ludicrous weapons in gaming—a cow-print gun. Fire it, and it flings people into the air… harmlessly. But that’s just the beginning. Toggle the alt-fire mode, and Rico transforms into a strutting, muscular cow. Yes, really. Why is it in the game? Just Cause. Pure absurdity.
2. The Return of the Perpetually Lost Dog A pup from Just Cause 3 makes his return, loitering near the starting bridge. In the previous game, leading him home unlocked Doge Mode. This time? No one’s found the conclusion yet. The dog’s mystery remains unsolved—perhaps you’ll be the one to complete it.
3. “Take On Me” 1980s Tribute In Vista Futura, a seemingly ordinary construction site hides a delightful surprise. Step inside and you’ll hear the unmistakable intro to A-ha’s “Take On Me.” Descend the staircase and you’ll be transported into an animated sequence straight from the music video. Legal reasons may mute the music in gameplay videos, but the homage is unmistakable.
4. Mile-High Club Returns (Again) The floating nightclub from earlier games resurfaces in Just Cause 4. While not airborne this time, it’s situated in North Minha—just about ready to take off. Inside, you’ll find a classic rave scene, DJed by Bolo Santosi from Just Cause 2. It’s nostalgia layered with more Easter eggs, like the DJ booth labeled “Panao Sonic”—a pun on Panasonic and Just Cause 2’s setting.
5. Green Man Dances Again Deep in the Mile-High Club, you’ll spot a familiar figure: Green Man. A reference to It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, he’s back doing his awkward dance moves, this time in possibly mauve? Blue? The color’s up for debate, but the Easter egg is clear.
6. The Floating Moon Over the Ocean In the northwest corner of the map, a moon mysteriously floats just above the sea. There’s even a flag planted nearby. But that’s not all. Inside a James Bond-esque mountain base, you’ll find the moon again, now part of a secret lunar facility. Break the skylights, venture into zero gravity, and bask in Just Cause’s knack for sci-fi silliness.
7. Donkey Kong’s Jeep Near the stadium lies a village holding a strange vehicle—one unmistakably modeled after Donkey Kong’s kart. It’s fast, unruly, and 100% impractical. Perfect for Just Cause.
8. Avalanche Plates License plates across Solís proudly flash “Just Cause” or “Avalanche,” giving a nod to both the game title and the developer. Hidden in plain sight, these serve as constant reminders of the game’s cheeky self-awareness.
9. Laugh Track Clown Near the funfair lies a hidden poster behind a trash bin. Remove the bin, and you’ll reveal a clown’s face. Shoot it, and Just Cause activates a built-in laugh track. Want to test it? Ram a wall and let the game mock you.
10. “Fly, You Fool!” Sometimes, when sending enemies skyward with the airlifter, Rico mutters “Fly, you fool!”—a direct line from Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings. A small nod, but one that fantasy fans will appreciate.
11. PUBG Frying Pan Melee A lone frying pan rests on a rooftop in Abundancia. Clearly referencing PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, it functions as a melee weapon. It’s not terribly effective—but it’s fun to slap people around with it.
12. Fortnite Llama… or Not? In Han Paris, you’ll find a lone piñata. Some claim it’s a nod to Fortnite’s llamas, others think it might be a callback to a missing piñata mission from Just Cause 3. Either way, it’s suspiciously colorful.
13. Mime in the Woods Speaking of Just Cause 3, the infamous mime artists lurking in the woods make another obscure comeback. Creepy, quiet, and oddly positioned—keep an eye out.
14. Ride of the Valkyries Helicopter Music When piloting attack choppers, Rico sometimes breaks into song, humming Ride of the Valkyries. It’s a subtle reference to Apocalypse Now—one of the most iconic uses of that music in film.
15. Jurassic Park Facility To the northeast, a dinosaur facility awaits. From the mosquito-in-amber logo to the massive containment cages, it’s a clear parody of Jurassic Park. Hack a nearby terminal and Rico will even drop a line referencing the infamous “I can’t access the system!” moment from the original film.
16. Origami Ibex Statues Mysterious ibex statues sit high in the mountains—low-poly and unbreakable. No one knows what they mean. Some guess it’s a nod to Austrian mountain culture. Others think it’s pure surrealism. Avalanche Studios is Swedish, so perhaps the connection is regional. Or maybe it’s just weird for the sake of weird.
17. Developer Memorial In Talada, you’ll find a solemn tribute: dozens of names etched into the earth. Some are clearly real people, possibly pets or relatives of developers. Philip Er, noted as a 92-year-old teacher, stands out. It’s a touching inclusion in a game otherwise filled with chaos.
18. Getting Over It Reference Hidden deep in the game is a playable homage to Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy, itself inspired by Sexy Hiking. Rico finds himself platforming with a hammer inside a cauldron—yes, really—while a narrator muses on destruction and purpose. It’s intentionally difficult and mind-numbingly frustrating.
19. Fuel Tank Metaphor Monologue Within the same Easter egg, the narration takes a philosophical turn. A monologue mocks players looking for instant gratification—“quick dynamite sticks for the feckless”—and celebrates destruction as an art form. It’s a rare introspective moment in a game not known for them.
20. Teetering on Chaos More narration from the same meta-gameplay event equates Just Cause to perpetual imbalance. There is “no edge to teeter upon,” a line both poetic and fitting for Rico’s constant dance with physics and explosions.
21. Where’s Mr. Snowman? The final Easter egg remains a mystery. The snowman enemy has appeared in Just Cause 2and 3—but so far, he’s missing in action. He’s likely out there somewhere in Solís. If you find him, you might be the first in the world to do so.
Just Cause 4 doesn’t just deliver on sandbox mayhem—it hides a treasure trove of cultural love letters, strange humor, and long-running gags. Whether you’re morphing into a cow or humming Wagner in a gunship, every corner of Solís holds something surprising. So keep exploring, keep asking questions, and remember: in a world where anything goes, absurdity is the only constant.
Until next time, keep grappling!
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