Set in New Bordeaux, a fictionalized version of New Orleans, the game stars Lincoln Clay, a Vietnam veteran and orphan returning home to find his surrogate family. After the Italian Mafia betrays and wipes out the Black Mob, Lincoln survives and embarks on a brutal mission to dismantle the criminal empire of Sal Marcano.
Mafia III: Definitive Edition delivers the complete, brutal package of Hangar 13’s divisive yet gripping open-world crime epic. Set in a stunningly recreated 1968 New Bordeaux (a fictionalized New Orleans), this edition isn't just a remaster—it's the definitive way to experience Lincoln Clay’s ruthless journey of revenge.
Unlike power-fantasy crime games, Mafia III grounds itself in raw emotion. Set against the backdrop of the late 1960s, the game tackles themes of racism, betrayal, and found family. Protagonist Lincoln Clay, a biracial Vietnam War veteran, returns home only to have his surrogate family—the Black Mob—slaughtered by the Italian Mafia. What follows is a calculated, brutal, and deeply personal war of attrition. Mafia 3 Definitive Edition
“Family isn’t who you’re born with. It’s who you die for.” – Lincoln Clay
This article breaks down everything you need to know about Mafia 3 Definitive Edition —from its gut-wrenching story and explosive combat to its technical upgrades and lingering flaws. Set in New Bordeaux, a fictionalized version of
Whether you choose to "Rule Alone" and meet a fiery end or "Rule Together" and watch the cycle continue, the game forces you to realize that in the world of the Mafia, nobody actually wins. Lincoln leaves his soul in that burned-out bar long before the credits roll.
This bundle compiles the base game and all post-launch content into one cohesive experience: Set in a stunningly recreated 1968 New Bordeaux
is the complete version of the 2016 open-world action-adventure game, released on May 19, 2020, as part of the Mafia: Trilogy . Developed by Hangar 13, this edition bundles the original game with all released story DLCs and cosmetic packs, providing the most comprehensive experience of Lincoln Clay’s gritty revenge story set in 1968. The Story of Revenge: 1968 New Bordeaux