While the series was traditionally developed by Avalanche Studios , reports from MP1st and Insider Gaming revealed that Sumo Digital had been working on the title between July 2021 and July 2023 . Reported Cancellation
Information regarding the game's status surfaced from the LinkedIn profile of a former Sumo Digital developer who served as the Vehicles Feature Team Lead for "Just Cause 5," explicitly noting that the project is "now cancelled". 2022---Just-Cause-5-is-in-development---Just-Cause-5
While a new entry in the franchise was officially confirmed to be in development by Square Enix in June 2022 , subsequent reports and leaks indicate that the specific project, widely referred to as Just Cause 5 , was eventually canceled . Development and Official Confirmation While the series was traditionally developed by Avalanche
Christofer Sundberg, the co-founder of Avalanche Studios, stated in November 2025 that a fifth installment was unlikely to happen soon because very few members of the original creative team remain at the studio. Current Status of the Franchise Development and Official Confirmation Christofer Sundberg
The project appears to have been canceled in mid-to-late 2023 , shortly after the cancellation of the separate Just Cause Mobile title.
During a June 2022 financial results briefing, Square Enix President Yosuke Matsuda stated that the Just Cause IP remained with the company after its sale of other Western studios and that they were "at work developing a new title in the franchise".