Welcome to Medici, the explosive playground of Just Cause 3, where chaos reigns and the unexpected lurks around every mountain, shoreline, and military outpost. While you’re busy toppling regimes and liberating settlements, the developers have packed this sandbox world with clever nods, hilarious references, and nostalgic tributes. Here’s your ultimate guide to 33 unforgettable Easter eggs scattered across the island paradise—some funny, some touching, and all worth witnessing.
1. DK Pistol – Balloon Heads and N64 Nostalgia Hidden behind a salmon-pink building in Viso Platessa, Trio region, sits a strange relic: a tiny handgun known as the DK Pistol. Fire it, and rather than causing harm, it inflates enemy heads into balloon-like monstrosities. Kill them, and well, the results are hilariously horrifying. It’s a direct tribute to DK Mode from GoldenEye 64, which turned all characters into Donkey Kong-shaped figures. Here, it’s two Easter eggs in one: the gameplay and the reference.
2. Weeping Angels – A Doctor Who Horror Homage At the junction between Grande Pastura and Falco, find four angelic statues around a sacrificial altar. But beware—turn your back, and they move. A chilling tribute to Doctor Who’s Weeping Angels, this scene is pure fan service, complete with sudden statue movement when you least expect it. To reset the angels, just leave and re-enter the area.
3. Stargate Wormholes – Fast Travel in Style Across three missile silo-like sites lie teleportation pads, each resembling a Stargate. The wormhole codes are: Dracon (2141 124), Striat (143 421), and Fonte (233 233). Inputting these lets you jump across the map in a swirl of time-warping animation, complete with Doctor Who vibes.
4. Castaway Island – Wilson, Are You There? On a beach in the far northwest of the map lives a bearded man and a yellow lifeboat—clearly an homage to Castaway (2000). While Wilson doesn’t make an appearance, the detail is there, right down to the scattered packages. A lonely reminder of isolation in a chaotic world.
5. Mario Kart – Bavarium Base Bonus High atop the Falco hill near a Bavarium nuke base sit two soapbox carts, one with your buddy Mario inside. This is a clear wink to Mario Kart, blending Nintendo charm into a high-explosive world. Just make sure to liberate the area first—unless dodging nukes is your thing.
6. Back to the Future – Crash Bomb DeLorean Certain crash bomb levels put you behind the wheel of a DeLorean-inspired vehicle. The colors are randomized, but the shape, rear angle, and lightning-struck explosions are unmistakably Back to the Future inspired.
7. The Smoke Monster – Lost Lives Again The TV show Lost returns in Just Cause 3, this time via a smoke monster. Head to the lake in Maya Sty, spot a fallen tree with an arrow and the word “RUN,” then do as instructed. If timed right, you’ll hear the monster and maybe even witness it wipe out a group of partiers nearby. Patience and timing are key.
8. Thor’s Hammer – A Godly Surprise In Grande Pastura, just north of the Weeping Angels, a crater holds a very familiar item: Mjölnir. This reference to Thor (and the Marvel movies) even mimics the scene where no one can lift the hammer. A playful nod to superhero lore.
9. Predator Line – “Stick Around” Attach an enemy with your grapple and Rico may whisper, “Stick around”—a direct quote from Predator delivered with satisfying brutality.
10. Skull-Shaped Cave – King Kong or Peter Pan? South of the Castaway Island lies a cave shaped like a giant skull. Is it a reference to King Kong’s Skull Island or Peter Pan’s Skull Rock? It’s not clear—but it’s cool, creepy, and strangely inviting.
11. Arrested Development – Always Money in the Banana Stand In Medici’s Medich area, a banana stand stands proudly. Destroy it and you’ll uncover a hidden stash of money, just like in Arrested Development. “There’s always money in the banana stand.”
12. Doge Mode – Much Wow, Such Meme Help a small dog cross the street and return to his kennel near MOS to unlock Doge Mode. Your HUD and kill popups are now full of meme-speak: “very shoot,” “much explode,” “such wow.” And no, you can’t kill the dog—many have tried.
13. The Dress Debate – Black & Blue or White & Gold? Back in Regno, find a curved building with two women on a balcony—one in black and blue, one in white and gold. It’s a real-life viral meme immortalized in pixel.
14. Cloud’s Sword – Final Fantasy 7 Lives On Hidden in the rocks of Montana lies Cloud Strife’s iconic Buster Sword. A tribute to one of the most celebrated JRPGs of all time.
15. Dark Souls Bonfire – Praise the Sniper On a beach in North Cower, a sniper rifle lies by a woodpile. Ignite it to create a Dark Souls-style bonfire. No Estus Flask required.
16. NerdCubed Logo – YouTube Appreciation In Regno, graffiti on a building reveals the NerdCubed logo. A nod to one of the series’ earliest and most vocal YouTube supporters.
17. E.T. Landfill – Burying the Past A landfill near the Lost area holds piles of Just Cause 1 and 2 copies. A reference to the infamous E.T. video game landfill, it’s both hilarious and a touch self-deprecating.
18. The Simpsons – Monorail Destinations Ride the train, then open your map. New destinations appear: Brockway, Ogdenville, and North Haverbrook—classic Simpsons monorail cities. Sadly, not much to find there, but some players report loot.
19. In-Game Memorials – Honoring the Fallen Four hidden memorials around the map honor loved ones of the developers. While details are sparse, the gesture is heartfelt and worth a quiet visit.
20. Mr. Snowman – A Chilly Reunion Remember the snowman from Just Cause 2? He’s back, chilling on a beach in Costa Sud, ready for another meeting with Rico.
21. Mile High Club – Sunken History The floating club from JC2 has sunk. Find its ruins north of May Arral—above and below the sea. Bring a boom box or hijack a propaganda van to hear its unforgettable jingle.
22. Rave Cliff Party – Bolo Santosi’s New Gig At night, the cliffs of Lao become a dancefloor. Here stands Bolo Santosi, the former Reapers leader, now DJing post-revolution. A green-suited dancer joins the chaos—a reference to It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’s Green Man.
23. Just Claw Restaurant – Puns Galore In Liberio, find the seafood spot “Just Claw.” It’s a simple pun, but it suits the absurdity of Medici.
24. Avalanche License Plates – Studio Signature Many Medici cars have plates reading “Avalanche,” a small shout-out to the studio behind the madness.
25. Rubber Ducks – Quack-Powered Jet Skis Drag giant rubber ducks into Lake Valemar and they become floatable vehicles. It’s not fast, but it’s fun.
26. Branded Cows – Mount Up Across Medici, blue-horned cows appear. And yes—you can ride them. Because why not?
27. Pogo Stick – Balcony Shenanigans A random pogo stick lies on a balcony in Regno. Hop on and bounce into oblivion. There’s no purpose—just pure whimsy.
28. Mime Training Camp – Gotta Mime ‘Em All In the woods of Sant Federo, mime artists gather to “train” together. Strange? Yes. Memorable? Absolutely.
From bizarre references to heartfelt tributes, Just Cause 3 doesn’t just encourage exploration—it rewards it with unforgettable moments. Whether it’s a silent mime gathering, a sci-fi teleportation ring, or a literal banana stand full of cash, this is a game that thrives on surprise. Now go, Rico. Blow something up and find some secrets while you’re at it.
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