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Up to the Challenge 2 achievement in Just Cause 2

Up to the Challenge 2

Complete 50 challenges.

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How to unlock the Up to the Challenge 2 achievement

  • Epsilon ThetaEpsilon Theta
    12 Apr 2010 26 Mar 2010 24 Sep 2014
    Challenges are races. They will pop up on your map inside faction territory. This means that in order to have access to the challenges you first need to do takeover missions for the factions. Once done, navigate to your PDA map. You will notice a flag symbol. Those are the challenges who amount to a total of 75. For this achievement you will need to pass 2/3 of all challenges. I therefore suggest that if you fail a challenge, move on.

    Approach the location and look for a flag post that is eye-high. You do not need a vehicle to start the race as it will be provided. There are different types of races requiring different vehicles and different skill levels. You will see all this information on a confirmation screen once you pushed cn_Y near the flag post.

    The actual races are checkpoint races. For every gate you will get a time bonus. Your finishing time does not matter as long as you don't run out of time. Vehicles can be wrecked during the race as long as you can replace them before you have not enough time left to finish the challenge. Take note of the vehicle type. You will get a message at the start of the race informing you explicitly that only specific vehicles can be used. Only those can be used to cross the checkpoints. The categories are air, road, water and foot.

    You can find the provided vehicles near the flag post. They will be easy to spot most of the time. Take your time and look around as most of the time they are best for completing the challenge. The race will start once you cross the starting line.

    For those of you who struggle with some of the races I put together some general advise:

    - When you start the challenge you will also spawn a vehicle. Most of the time it is a good idea to use that one. However you are free to choose. Just remember that once you start it you will be restricted to a certain area before the challenge fails so be sure to bring your vehicle to the flag (and don't park it where the other one will spawn or yours will despawn) before you start the challenge.

    - When you start a challenge you will despawn all nearby military units. This comes in handy. Just remember that your Wanted Level will not drop and that the military will most likely just be around the corner to shoot up your tires. I advise starting challenges only when your Wanted Level is all the way down.

    - Ground Vehicle challenges; remember that you can switch vehicles at any time. You only have to be in a ground vehicle when you cross the gates. You can parachute to take shortcuts or switch if your vehicle is damaged. Calling in a vehicle from the Black Market is also sometimes a good solution when you are in a secluded area.

    - Boat challenges; It is easier to take turns when releasing the throttle. Sliding over land will slowly damage your vehicle. Don't do it too often except when the challenge is designed in a way where you obviously have to.

    - Air vehicle challenges; most of the times it is easier to go with helicopters than planes. Especially in the city area. Try using planes and when you find it to hard, go with a helicopter. I suggest picking up the small one from the Black Market. It has not much health but it is really fast and handles well when upgraded.

    - On foot challenges; most of these revolve around base-jumping. It is basically trial and error. Just remember that you are allowed to parachute and grapple. Anything is legal as long as you pass the gates in time.

    Review 24 September 2014: Added button icon.

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    ParadoxReal8@Rotating Cube
    Thanks a lot. I hated base jump challenge until I read your post. Doing it in the copter is so much better!
    Posted by ParadoxReal8 on 11 Oct 16 at 15:50
    DarthcheweeAlso, at least some ground challenges can be completed with a helicopter. I lost my car in one of the snow mountain races from having a heli shooting it so I hijacked it and was able to finish the race by taking the heli down and into the gates.
    Posted by Darthchewee on 25 May 17 at 14:14
    Epsilon ThetaThat is a good strategy if you are in an open area. You can usually take shortcuts if you are decent at piloting helicopters. This point, however, becomes mute in most populated or forested areas.
    Posted by Epsilon Theta on 25 May 17 at 14:25
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  • TheRedMessiahTheRedMessiah
    29 Apr 2011 29 Apr 2011
    If you are having problems completing a particular challenge with the recommended vehicle...try out a helicopter.

    You are not bound by the vehicle type. You can complete the challenges with any vehicle you can get through the rings. This includes some of those particularly evil Base Jumping challenges!

    I recommend an upgraded Rowlinson K22.
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    EthigyA maxed out Rowlinson makes most of these challenges a cake walk. Great solution!
    Posted by Ethigy on 27 Jan 18 at 07:31
  • HeyMrBassmanHeyMrBassman
    27 Apr 2011 29 Aug 2011
    In addition to the very good tips already submitted:

    Road challenges:
    I found using a motorcycle (Hamaya Cougar 600 is superb and spawns regularly) for road challenges is usually is a better option than the sports car that spawns. I would use the default vehicle if it is an off-road challenge (beach or dirt track)

    Base jump challenges:
    It took me a while to figure out that you'll need to press forward on LS as you jump to hit the first few rings on these. If you miss a ring and need to retry, hit start and select Restart from Checkpoint to get you back on top of the (usually very tall) building quickly.

    Air challenges:
    Use a helicopter when you can, especially around the Panau City areas. If you need something faster, the prop plane that spawns is usually the best bet. If a Cassius private jet spawns instead, you may prefer to buy a Pell Silberbolt from the black market instead (preferably 4-star or above)
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