GameWiki
GET YOUR BEARINGS
About Mafia: Definitive Edition
Mafia: Definitive Edition retells the first chapter of the Mafia saga, placing players in 1930s Lost Heaven, Illinois. Cab driver Tommy Angelo is forced into the Salieri crime family after a violent encounter, beginning a rise through organized‑crime ranks during Prohibition.
The game is rebuilt from the ground up, preserving the original story while adding expanded narrative beats, updated gameplay, and the original score. Ownership also unlocks Tommy’s suit and cab in the later Mafia II and III Definitive Editions.
01 / THE GUIDE
Story Setup
The narrative opens with Tommy Angelo, a cab driver, experiencing a run‑in with the mob that thrusts him into the underworld. He is initially uneasy about joining the Salieri family, but the promise of reward quickly changes his outlook.
The game presents this progression as a classic mob movie, letting players experience the climb from reluctant driver to trusted associate. The storyline follows the original plot while expanding moments that highlight Tommy’s shifting motivations.
- Listen closely to early dialogue; it foreshadows later opportunities.
- Watch how mission outcomes affect Tommy’s attitude toward the family.
02 / THE GUIDE
Lost Heaven Setting
Lost Heaven, Illinois, is recreated as a 1930s cityscape filled with interwar architecture, period cars, and cultural details. Players can see, hear, and interact with this environment throughout the campaign.
The setting reflects the Prohibition era, providing a visual and auditory backdrop that reinforces the gangster atmosphere and influences mission design.
- Explore side streets for hidden visual details.
- Pay attention to ambient sounds that reinforce the era.
03 / THE GUIDE
Gameplay Recreation
Mafia: Definitive Edition is a remake built from the ground up, preserving core action‑adventure mechanics while expanding gameplay elements. The original score accompanies the updated experience.
The remake promises a faithful recreation with added story content, ensuring both nostalgia and fresh material for players.
- Observe how new story beats integrate with classic missions.
- Notice any changes in combat flow compared to the original.
04 / THE GUIDE
Platform Features
The title supports single‑player, full controller input, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Remote Play on Tablet, Steam Trading Cards, and Family Sharing. These features are listed for the Windows version.
No macOS or Linux support is mentioned, indicating the game is officially available only on Windows platforms.
- Enable Steam Cloud before starting to keep progress across devices.
- Try Remote Play on a tablet for a portable experience.
05 / THE GUIDE
Cross‑Title Unlock
Owning Mafia: Definitive Edition unlocks Tommy’s suit and cab in both Mafia II and Mafia III Definitive Editions. The reward is tied to ownership, not in‑game actions.
These items appear in the later titles after the purchase, providing visual continuity across the series.
- Check your inventory in Mafia II/III after acquiring the edition.
- Use the suit for visual continuity when playing the sequels.
COMMUNITY
Player discussion