Driving Model
Cruise through Mafia's open worlds with mission-based driving and limited customization.
The Mafia series features driving as a core gameplay element, with vehicles used for missions and free roam. The games do not include a dedicated racing mode, though Mafia III includes vehicle customization and a racing side activity.
Quick Facts
- Franchise
- Mafia
- Mechanic type
- Core traversal; vehicle handling
- Handling philosophy
- Arcade-leaning
- era-specific
- story-first
- Later developers
- 2K Czech (Mafia II), Hangar 13 (Mafia III & Definitive Editions)
Lore & Background
The Mafia series is set in fictional locales modeled after real American or Italian cities, with historical settings from the Great Depression-era Lost Heaven to 1960s New Bordeaux. The series centers on different protagonists involved with the Mafia, either rising through its ranks or seeking revenge.
Reader's Guide
Driving in Mafia games is primarily mission-based, with an open world for exploration. Mafia III includes vehicle customization and a racing side activity. Most games feature a Free Ride mode for free-roam driving.
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