Gunplay

Lore & Background

Set within the fictional city of New Bordeaux (based on New Orleans) in 1968, the story follows former criminal and Vietnam veteran Lincoln Clay, who is forced to return to a life of crime to help his adoptive family settle problems with the local branch of the Mafia. After the Mafia betray and murder his family, Lincoln embarks on a quest for revenge while slowly building a criminal empire and seizing power from other criminal organizations in the city.

Reader's Guide

Mafia III is an action-adventure game set in an open world environment and played from a third-person perspective. The player assumes control of Lincoln Clay. The core gameplay revolves around gunplay. The player can use weapons like shotguns and revolvers, call for allies, or use stealth tactics. The game features a cover system, melee combat, and the ability to interrogate non-playable characters. The player can attack and overrun locations owned by the Italian mob and assign lieutenants to operate local areas. The game allows driving cars from the era with realistic driving mechanics and sounds.

Did You Know?

• The game's map is made up of ten districts: Bayou Fantom, Delray Hollow, Barclay Mills, Frisco Fields, Pointe Verdun, Tickfaw Harbor, Southdowns, River Row, Downtown, and the French Ward.
• The game's soundtrack features several licensed songs composed by various musicians who were active during the time period.
• The game sold seven million copies worldwide.
• A version titled Mafia III: Definitive Edition was released in May 2020, comprising all downloadable content packs.