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Take revenge as Lincoln Clay in 1968 New Bordeaux. Fight or sneak through enemy rackets, seize districts, and assign territory to your underbosses.
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Upgrades: Underboss Perks, Weapons, and Vehicle Mods
Mafia III upgrades unlock through underboss earnings, district favors, and racing. Here is the full breakdown of combat perks, cars, and weapons.

Underboss Loyalty Guide: How to Keep Everyone Alive
Manage Mafia III underboss loyalty to prevent mutiny, earn maximum kickback, and keep Cassandra, Vito, and Burke alive throughout your playthrough.

Trophy Guide: Complete Platinum Roadmap & Glitch Fixes
A complete Mafia III trophy guide covering the platinum roadmap, single-session glitch workarounds, racket boss flipping, and district management.

Mafia III sanatorium door puzzle Solution and Walkthrough
Solve the Mafia III sanatorium door puzzle in the Sign of the Times DLC mission Worse Than Dying with this step-by-step key and dial guide.

Rob the Cop Bar: How to Infiltrate and Steal the Cash
Complete the Mafia III rob the cop bar objective in Pointe Verdun. Follow the back-door stealth route or fast cash-grab method to get the loot safely.

Map Guide: All Districts and Locations
The Mafia III map covers 10 distinct districts across New Bordeaux. Find all territory layouts, location types, rackets, and navigation tips.

Junction Box Guide: Wiretapping and Boss Flips
Wiretapping a Mafia III junction box requires three TL-49 fuses to reveal collectibles, track enemies, and enable Lincoln Clay to flip racket bosses.

How to Take Money from Bases and Rackets Guide
Learn how to take money from bases, stash houses, and rackets in Mafia III, including loot icons, respawning cash methods, and safe banking tips.

How to Save Game: Autosave Mechanics and Save Bug Fixes
Mafia III relies entirely on an autosave system with no manual save option. Here is how autosaves trigger and how to fix progress not saving bugs.

Herbalism Guide: Upgrades, Strains, and Profits
This Mafia III herbalism guide covers grow house upgrades, strain hybridization, seed stats, and district bonuses to maximize your cash in Faster, Baby.
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Your Mafia III Journey
Early Game Tips
Banking money promptly and using Lincoln's whistle mechanic protects your funds and streamlines stealth takedowns.
Map and Districts
Navigating New Bordeaux requires understanding the layouts, rackets, and water networks across its ten distinct districts.
Underboss Territory Allocation
Splitting captured districts evenly among Cassandra, Vito, and Burke keeps all three lieutenants alive throughout the story.
Weapon Loadout Guide
Choosing top firearms like the Stromer .223 and the suppressed Silentium pistol provides versatility in open combat and silent raids.
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Guides & References

Mafia III best racing vehicle (2026): Top Exotic and Sports Picks
Find the Mafia III best racing vehicle for every track. Compare fully upgraded stats for the Griffin Marauder, De'Leo Traviata, and Shubert Frigate.

Mafia III best underboss for each district Allocation Guide
Assign the Mafia III best underboss for each district to balance kickback perks, prevent lieutenant betrayal, and unlock the We're in This Together trophy.

Mafia III best weapons 2026: Top Firearms and Loadout Guide
Find the Mafia III best weapons for loud combat and stealth, including top picks like the Stromer .223, Hartmann 7.62mm, and Silentium.

Bounty Hunting: Complete Walkthrough and Target Guide
Mafia III bounty hunting lets Lincoln Clay capture fugitives alive for Robert Marshall. Here is how to track, dart, and deliver all three targets.

Collectibles: Full Guide to Locations and Wiretaps
Mafia III collectibles include Playboys, album covers, and Vargas art. Here is how wiretapping junction boxes reveals every item across New Bordeaux.

Mafia III early game tips to survive New Bordeaux and build cash
Essential Mafia III early game tips covering cash banking, wiretapping junction boxes, stealth whistle mechanics, and underboss perks.

Fast Travel: Does It Exist and How to Get Around Faster
Mafia III fast travel does not exist in the game. Find out how to cut down driving times across New Bordeaux using underboss perks and vehicle deliveries.

Herbalism Guide: Upgrades, Strains, and Profits
This Mafia III herbalism guide covers grow house upgrades, strain hybridization, seed stats, and district bonuses to maximize your cash in Faster, Baby.

How to Save Game: Autosave Mechanics and Save Bug Fixes
Mafia III relies entirely on an autosave system with no manual save option. Here is how autosaves trigger and how to fix progress not saving bugs.

Junction Box Guide: Wiretapping and Boss Flips
Wiretapping a Mafia III junction box requires three TL-49 fuses to reveal collectibles, track enemies, and enable Lincoln Clay to flip racket bosses.

Map Guide: All Districts and Locations
The Mafia III map covers 10 distinct districts across New Bordeaux. Find all territory layouts, location types, rackets, and navigation tips.

Rob the Cop Bar: How to Infiltrate and Steal the Cash
Complete the Mafia III rob the cop bar objective in Pointe Verdun. Follow the back-door stealth route or fast cash-grab method to get the loot safely.

Mafia III sanatorium door puzzle Solution and Walkthrough
Solve the Mafia III sanatorium door puzzle in the Sign of the Times DLC mission Worse Than Dying with this step-by-step key and dial guide.

Trophy Guide: Complete Platinum Roadmap & Glitch Fixes
A complete Mafia III trophy guide covering the platinum roadmap, single-session glitch workarounds, racket boss flipping, and district management.

Underboss Loyalty Guide: How to Keep Everyone Alive
Manage Mafia III underboss loyalty to prevent mutiny, earn maximum kickback, and keep Cassandra, Vito, and Burke alive throughout your playthrough.

Upgrades: Underboss Perks, Weapons, and Vehicle Mods
Mafia III upgrades unlock through underboss earnings, district favors, and racing. Here is the full breakdown of combat perks, cars, and weapons.

How to Take Money from Bases and Rackets Guide
Learn how to take money from bases, stash houses, and rackets in Mafia III, including loot icons, respawning cash methods, and safe banking tips.

Endings: All Choices, Outcomes, and Epilogues Explained
A breakdown of all Mafia III endings, including Rule Together, Rule Alone, leaving New Bordeaux, underboss fates, and Donovan's post-credits scene.

John Donovan Lore and JFK Conspiracy Explained
Mafia III John Donovan is Lincoln Clay's CIA handler, supplying intel to dismantle Sal Marcano while pursuing a hidden conspiracy tied to JFK.

Lincoln Clay: Story, Background, and Endings Explained
Mafia III protagonist Lincoln Clay is a decorated Vietnam veteran whose quest for vengeance dismantles Sal Marcano's criminal empire across New Bordeaux.

Setting: Guide to 1968 New Bordeaux and Its Districts
The Mafia III setting takes players to 1968 New Bordeaux, a fictionalized New Orleans shaped by racial tension, organized crime, and diverse districts.

Story: Complete Plot Summary and All Endings
Follow the full Mafia III story of Lincoln Clay, from the Federal Reserve heist betrayal to dismantling the Marcano family and every ending outcome.

Vito Scaletta: Lore, Underboss Perks, and Endings
Mafia III Vito Scaletta returns as an underboss in New Bordeaux. Here is his complete lore, district perks, Joe Barbaro story, and possible fates.

Voice Actors: Full Cast and Character Guide
Meet the Mafia III voice actors who brought Lincoln Clay, Sal Marcano, and New Bordeaux to life, featuring complete cast lists and notable roles.

DLC Guide: Expansions, Stories, and Unlockables
Mafia III DLC packs add three major story expansions, new weapons, and side activities. Learn what each DLC includes and how they expand Lincoln's journey.

Faster Baby: DLC Walkthrough, Length, and Rewards
Mafia III Faster Baby takes Lincoln Clay to Sinclair Parish for stunt driving and an Herbalism empire. Here is the full breakdown of features and rewards.

Sign of the Times: Walkthrough and Sammy's Renovation
Mafia III Sign of the Times pits Lincoln Clay against a deadly cult. Here is the full guide to ritual investigations, weapons, and renovating Sammy's Bar.

Stones Unturned: DLC Guide, Story, Weapons, and Unlocks
Mafia III Stones Unturned pairs Lincoln Clay with John Donovan to hunt a rogue agent. Here is how to unlock the DLC, finish missions, and earn rewards.

Mafia III how long to beat: Main Story, DLCs, and 100% Times
Mafia III how long to beat breakdown covering main story runtimes, Definitive Edition DLCs, and completionist times based on verified player data.

Metacritic Breakdown: Scores, Fallout, and Legacy
Mafia III Metacritic scores sit in the low-to-mid 60s due to launch bugs and repetitive loops. Here is the full breakdown of reviews and reception.

Parents Guide: Age Rating and Mature Content Breakdown
This Mafia III parents guide covers ESRB age ratings, graphic violence, nudity, drug use, and profanity to help parents decide if it is suitable.

Review: Is the Definitive Edition Worth Playing?
Our Mafia III review breaks down the story, brutal combat, open-world racket grind, and performance upgrades across PC, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X.

Collector's Edition: What's Inside and Tracklist
The Mafia III Collector's Edition features two vinyl records, Lincoln Clay's dog tags, an art book, and coasters. Here is the full contents breakdown.

Definitive Edition GOG: Features & Guide
Mafia III Definitive Edition GOG offers a DRM-free open-world experience with all DLCs included. Learn about pricing, performance, and key PC features.

Steam Key: Edition Contents and Activation Guide
A Mafia III Steam key delivers the complete Definitive Edition. Compare prices, check PC requirements, and learn how to activate your digital code.

Mac Compatibility, Performance, and System Requirements
Mafia III Mac requirements, Apple Silicon compatibility, performance benchmarks, and store differences to know before buying the game.

PS4: Performance, Editions, and Definitive Guide
Mafia III PS4 runs at 1080p 30 FPS across New Bordeaux. Check out editions, DLC packs, performance details, and PS5 upgrade policies.

PS5 60 FPS Update: Patch Notes and Upgrade Guide
The Mafia III PS5 60 FPS update is live. Find details on the native port, free upgrade eligibility, 60 FPS performance, save transfers, and patch fixes.

PS5: 60 FPS Upgrade and Next-Gen Changes
Mafia III PS5 delivers native 60 FPS gameplay, visual upgrades, and free upgrades for PS4 owners. Here is how save files, trophies, and DLC work.

Steam Deck Performance, Settings, and Fixes Guide
Mafia III runs on Steam Deck with playable performance around 30 to 40 FPS once you apply custom graphics settings and fix known controller input bugs.

Xbox Series S: 60 FPS Upgrade and Performance
Mafia III Xbox Series S performance delivers dynamic 1080p at 60 FPS via the native Definitive Edition release, though cutscenes remain locked at 30 FPS.

Xbox Series X 60 FPS Update: Guide & Patch Notes
The Mafia III Xbox Series X 60 FPS update delivers smooth gameplay on Xbox Series X|S. Check visual changes, patch notes, and upgrade eligibility.

Blurry Graphics: How to Fix Blur and Improve Clarity
Fix Mafia III blurry graphics on PC with optimal display settings, Nvidia sharpening tweaks, DSR resolution scaling, and community anti-blur mods.

Mafia III borderless fullscreen Setup Guide and Fixes
Get Mafia III borderless fullscreen working on PC using display settings, Steam launch options, Borderless Gaming, and script workarounds.

Low FPS Fix: How to Stop Stuttering and Boost Frames
Mafia III low FPS issues stem from launcher bloat, frame caps, and heavy settings. Follow these verified fixes to unlock frames and stabilize gameplay.

Map Zoomed In: Mini-Map HUD and Pause Map Fixes
Fix Mafia III map zoomed in issues and HUD alignment problems by adjusting display screen borders and understanding in-game pause map zoom rules.

Mission Progression Bug Fixes and Workarounds
Fix the Mafia III mission progression bug with working solutions for missing map markers, stuck clues, empty delivery spawns, and save crashes.

Not Launching: Fixes for Startup Crashes and Freezes
Mafia III not launching on your PC? Follow tested solutions to bypass the 2K launcher, resolve startup crashes, and fix black screen errors.

Mafia III ultrawide fix: Working Solutions and Display Settings
Mafia III ultrawide fix guide detailing native Hor+ support, HUD border adjustments, pillarboxed cutscenes, and display troubleshooting.

Graphics Mod Guide: Visual Overhauls and Blur Fixes
Fix blurry visuals and washed-out colors with the best Mafia III graphics mod setups, ReShade presets, and essential PC optimization tweaks.

Minimal HUD Mod Options and Installation Guide
A Mafia III minimal HUD mod removes screen clutter and improves immersion. Compare the best UI mods, hotkey toggles, and installation steps.

Mods: Essential Fixes, Visuals, and Enhancements
Find the best Mafia III mods to fix muddy graphics, skip repetitive racket grinds, enhance weapon sounds, and improve driving cameras.
The Game at a Glance
What is Mafia III?
Mafia III: Definitive Edition is an open-world action-adventure game set in 1968 New Bordeaux, a fictional reimagining of New Orleans. Players follow Vietnam veteran Lincoln Clay as he builds a new criminal syndicate to seek revenge against Don Sal Marcano and the Italian Mafia after his surrogate family in the Black Mob is betrayed and massacred.
A playthrough centers on systematically dismantling Marcano's criminal empire across ten districts. Players weaken illicit rackets by damaging supplies and taking down enforcers, wiretap junction boxes to flip or kill racket bosses, and allocate conquered territories to three underbosses to balance syndicate loyalty and unlock powerful perks.
Explore All Guides- Definitive Edition Release
- May 19, 2020
- Story DLC Expansions
- 3
- Steam Achievements
- 85
- Text Languages
- 14
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From your first missions in New Bordeaux to underboss assignments and story expansions, choose the topic you need.
Beginner Guide
Get started in New Bordeaux with tips for the opening missions, collecting cash, conserving ammunition, and using melee takedowns. Learn how scavenging enemy weapons and recruiting racket bosses can support your early progression.
Store loose wallet money in Sammy's safe early on to prevent losing half of your funds upon death.
Lure hostile sentries away from groups by whistling from behind cover to perform silent takedowns.
Spend three TL-49 fuses to wiretap junction boxes before confronting bosses so you have the option to recruit them.
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Recruit Vito Scaletta to access a courier service that deposits your wallet cash from anywhere in the field.
Underboss District Assignment
Compare Cassandra, Vito, and Burke before assigning captured districts. Understand how distributing territory affects their satisfaction and how growing their operations unlocks useful support.
Awarding each underboss three total districts prevents defections and unlocks the We're in This Together trophy.
Always assign individual rackets to the lieutenant you plan to grant the full district to at the sit-down conference.
Allocating Barclay Mills and the French Ward to Cassandra unlocks weapon accuracy and fast reload bonuses.
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Granting Downtown and Southdowns to Vito unlocks maximum health segments and four-man hit squad support.
Money and Kickback Guide
Build income through captured rackets, underboss side missions, and regular kickback collection. Protect your earnings by depositing cash and unlocking collection services as your empire expands.
Infiltrate rackets and pick up marked cash bundles or metal cash boxes scattered across tables and desks.
Wiretap local junction boxes to recruit bosses instead of executing them to boost long-term racket kickbacks.
Collect up to two percent of underboss earnings every twenty-four in-game hours before payouts hit their cap.
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Upgrade Vito Scaletta to one hundred forty thousand dollars in earn so Betty Johnson collects kickbacks automatically.
Wiretapping and Collectibles
Collect fuses and wiretap junction boxes to reveal nearby collectibles and enemy positions. Learn how wiretapping supports racket boss recruitment and how map markers help you identify useful pickups.
Locate green fuse icons scattered across rooftops, industrial yards, and alleyways throughout New Bordeaux.
Use Lincoln's crowbar to finish the lock mini-game and insert three TL-49 fuses into target utility boxes.
Open the pause menu map and zoom in past fifty percent magnification to display newly revealed blue collectible icons.
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Track revealed vintage Playboy issues, Vargas paintings, album covers, and hot rod magazines across the tapped sector.
Associate Services
Compare the services available through your underbosses, including weapon deliveries, cash collection, armed backup, vehicle delivery, and police assistance. Discover how increasing underboss earnings improves these services.
Jackie DuVernay delivers firearms, ammo, and character upgrades directly to Lincoln in the field on behalf of Cassandra.
Betty Johnson arrives by car to bank Lincoln's cash remotely and later automates kickback collections for Vito.
Hank McGahee drops off requested fleet rides directly at Lincoln's current position as a service from Thomas Burke.
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Fiona Davidson delays law enforcement response times or clears active search zones when requested through Burke.
DLC and Definitive Edition Contents
Discover the three included story expansions: Faster, Baby!, Stones Unturned, and Sign of the Times. Definitive Edition also bundles the main campaign with the Family Kick-Back and Judge, Jury & Executioner bonus packs.
Features rural driving combat across Sinclair Parish, slow-motion driving mechanics, and an herbalism grow house business.
Partners Lincoln with John Donovan on an uncharted island against Connor Aldridge, unlocking bounty hunting.
Focuses on investigating the Ensanglante cult with black lights and throwing knives while funding the renovation of Sammy's Bar.
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Bundles the Family Kick-Back Pack and the Judge, Jury & Executioner Weapons Pack directly into the game.
Weapon and Vehicle Upgrades
Improve the attributes of your weapons and vehicles as you progress through the campaign. Upgrade availability develops alongside your lieutenants' loyalty, connecting equipment progression to your criminal empire.
Delivers class-leading base damage, ninety-two percent accuracy, and high stability as an underboss favor from Burke.
Features a one-hundred-round belt and high fire rate to suppress hostile crowds, unlocked through Vito Scaletta.
Vito's suppressed handgun eliminates sentries silently with single headshots to keep rackets from raising alarms.
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Unlocked by winning all twelve races, this exotic racer boasts a maximum handling stat of one hundred and ninety-nine acceleration.
System Requirements
Compare the minimum and recommended PC specifications, including processor, memory, graphics, and storage requirements. Check the separate Mac compatibility restrictions and the Steam client's Windows 10 or later requirement before installing.
Requires at least an Intel Core i5-2500K or an AMD FX-8120 processor running on a 64-bit operating system.
Needs 6 GB of RAM alongside an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7870 graphics card with 2 GB VRAM.
Recommends 8 GB of RAM paired with an Intel Core i7-3770, AMD FX-8350, and a GTX 1060 or Radeon R9 290X.
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Requires fifty gigabytes of available storage space across both minimum and recommended PC configurations.
Bonus Weapon Unlocks
Find the Praecision .30, Exterminatore, and Silentium weapons included in the Judge, Jury & Executioner pack. Access them through the Arms Dealer's rifle, shotgun, and handgun categories once the content is installed.
Provides digital access to three customized weapons alongside three exclusive vehicles as a bonus equipment pack.
Delivers specialized firearms into the weapon inventory through a bundled Definitive Edition weapons pack.
Awarded as an unlockable weapon after defeating Bonnie Harless in the Sign of the Times DLC finale.
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Marshall's non-lethal tranq pistol knocks human targets out instantly for live bounty hunting deliveries.
2K Account Rewards
Unlock the Classico outfit and IL Duca handgun by linking a free 2K Account to Mafia III: Definitive Edition. These rewards are granted automatically to the linked game and require an internet connection.
Sign up for a free 2K Account on the official platform to connect your game profile.
Link your registered 2K Account to Mafia III: Definitive Edition using an active internet connection.
Automatically receive the Classico Outfit and the IL Duca Handgun inside your Mafia III collection.
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Subscribe to promotional newsletters to add the engraved Lupara Tradituri Shotgun to Mafia: The Old Country.
Demo and Save Transfer
Try Mafia III through the downloadable Steam demo before purchasing the full game. Your saved demo progress transfers to the full version when you buy it.
Allows players to download and play an introductory trial of Mafia III on Steam before purchasing the full game.
Preserves all trial campaign progress and automatically transfers saved progress into the full game upon purchase.
Eliminates the need to replay the opening bank heist or introductory Delray Hollow missions after upgrading.
Quick Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Mafia III feature fast travel?
No, Mafia III does not have a fast travel system, requiring all travel across New Bordeaux to be made manually by car or boat.
How do you save your game in Mafia III?
Mafia III relies entirely on an autosave system that records progress at predetermined checkpoints and mission milestones without a manual save option.
How many districts are in Mafia III?
The base game world features ten distinct districts across New Bordeaux, including nine assignable municipal zones and the unassignable Bayou Fantom.
Who are the three underbosses in Mafia III?
Lincoln Clay recruits Cassandra of the Haitian gang, Thomas Burke of the Irish Mob, and returning Mafia II protagonist Vito Scaletta.
Does Mafia III: Definitive Edition include all DLC?
Yes, Mafia III: Definitive Edition bundles the base game with all three story expansions, Faster, Baby!, Stones Unturned, and Sign of the Times, along with bonus packs.
Can you keep all three lieutenants alive in Mafia III?
Distributing the capturable districts evenly so that Cassandra, Vito Scaletta, and Thomas Burke each control three total districts keeps all three loyal and prevents mutiny.
Where will you start?
Start with mission guides, plan your underboss assignments, or explore the three story DLC expansions.
Mafia III · Platform: Windows PC, macOS · Developer: Hangar 13, Aspyr (Mac)
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PS5 60 FPS Update: Patch Notes and Upgrade Guide
The Mafia III PS5 60 FPS update is live. Find details on the native port, free upgrade eligibility, 60 FPS performance, save transfers, and patch fixes.

Graphics Mod Guide: Visual Overhauls and Blur Fixes
Fix blurry visuals and washed-out colors with the best Mafia III graphics mod setups, ReShade presets, and essential PC optimization tweaks.

Lincoln Clay: Story, Background, and Endings Explained
Mafia III protagonist Lincoln Clay is a decorated Vietnam veteran whose quest for vengeance dismantles Sal Marcano's criminal empire across New Bordeaux.

Steam Deck Performance, Settings, and Fixes Guide
Mafia III runs on Steam Deck with playable performance around 30 to 40 FPS once you apply custom graphics settings and fix known controller input bugs.

How to Take Money from Bases and Rackets Guide
Learn how to take money from bases, stash houses, and rackets in Mafia III, including loot icons, respawning cash methods, and safe banking tips.

Definitive Edition GOG: Features & Guide
Mafia III Definitive Edition GOG offers a DRM-free open-world experience with all DLCs included. Learn about pricing, performance, and key PC features.

Metacritic Breakdown: Scores, Fallout, and Legacy
Mafia III Metacritic scores sit in the low-to-mid 60s due to launch bugs and repetitive loops. Here is the full breakdown of reviews and reception.

Voice Actors: Full Cast and Character Guide
Meet the Mafia III voice actors who brought Lincoln Clay, Sal Marcano, and New Bordeaux to life, featuring complete cast lists and notable roles.

Underboss Loyalty Guide: How to Keep Everyone Alive
Manage Mafia III underboss loyalty to prevent mutiny, earn maximum kickback, and keep Cassandra, Vito, and Burke alive throughout your playthrough.

Trophy Guide: Complete Platinum Roadmap & Glitch Fixes
A complete Mafia III trophy guide covering the platinum roadmap, single-session glitch workarounds, racket boss flipping, and district management.