Mafia III - The Great Southern Play

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

The game 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, with options for stealth, melee combat, and a cover system. The player can interrogate non-playable characters, drive cars from the era, and attack locations owned by the Italian mob, assigning lieutenants to operate around the local area.

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 1960s.
• The game sold seven million copies worldwide.
• A version titled Mafia III: Definitive Edition was released in May 2020, comprising all downloadable content packs.