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Mafia III for PlayStation 4
Mafia III is set in 1968 New Bordeaux. Vietnam veteran Lincoln Clay survives the murder of his surrogate family and dismantles Sal Marcano's criminal empire. You attack districts by sabotaging rackets, questioning informants and eliminating leaders before assigning territory to lieutenants. Driving, stealth and shooting alternate across an open city. This standard release is not silently treated as the Definitive Edition; story expansions require valid entitlements or explicit packaging. Controls, player setup and edition details were therefore checked specifically for this PlayStation 4 version.
Mafia III makes its core clearer as objectives, opponents or challenges demand more at once. Progress revolves around Lincoln Clay's revenge, district control and choices between lieutenants. New options change your approach, but timing, awareness and deliberate use of available resources remain important. This makes retrying a task with another route, setup or technique more useful than simply acting faster.
This description is based on the physical PlayStation 4 edition of Mafia III. The disc and the edition actually named are the baseline; codes, subscriptions, downloadable packs and later platform versions count only when demonstrably included with this copy. Network sections are described as original features, not as a promise that an external service remains available now or in the future.
Region and language
Our PlayStation 4 games are PAL editions and come with a Dutch or English box, unless stated otherwise. By default, you receive the version for the European market. We note it in the product details if the region is different or the box is in another language. In almost all cases, the game is playable at least in English, and often in the other five common European languages too.
Manual
Mafia III for PlayStation 4 was originally released without a printed manual. This edition therefore does not come with a separate instruction booklet. Its absence does not mean that an item from the original packaging is missing.
Instructions for the controls and rules are provided in the game. Any additional leaflets or advertising inserts are not manuals and are only included if stated in the product details. We use the label “No Manual” for copies missing a manual that was originally supplied. You should therefore not expect a printed booklet with this game unless a special edition explicitly states otherwise.
The history of Mafia III
Hangar 13 developed Mafia III; 2K released the PlayStation 4 edition on 7 oktober 2016. Its campaign, systems and presentation gave the game a distinct place in its series. This physical copy is assessed as the original PlayStation 4 release. Later updates, downloadable packs, remasters and sequels are not silently attributed to this disc. This keeps disc content, edition names and later services clearly separated.
This physical release preserves a defined version from its original console generation. Later expansions, patches, servers and reissues may have added or changed features, but are not attributed to this disc. Its original design choices and technical limits belong to this edition. Developer, release period and platform were therefore checked separately. Differences in controls, presentation and accessories between consoles are also stated where they affect what can actually be played.
This PlayStation 4 release of Mafia III was checked separately for controls, presentation and delivery. The product title determines whether a regular, budget or No Manual edition is supplied. Historical network features are not promised as available; local matches, campaign or career on the disc remain the core of this version.
Similar games for PlayStation 4
Grand Theft Auto V is a useful PlayStation 4 comparison for Mafia III. Both share recognisable genre elements, but Mafia III focuses on Lincoln Clay's revenge, district control and choices between lieutenants. Grand Theft Auto V uses a different structure, control scheme or progression, making objectives and session rhythm feel different. The comparison therefore makes Mafia III's own character concrete without attributing Grand Theft Auto V's features to this release.
Mafia: Definitive Edition is a useful PlayStation 4 comparison for Mafia III. Both share recognisable genre elements, but Mafia III focuses on Lincoln Clay's revenge, district control and choices between lieutenants. Mafia: Definitive Edition uses a different structure, control scheme or progression, making objectives and session rhythm feel different. The comparison therefore makes Mafia III's own character concrete without attributing Mafia: Definitive Edition's features to this release.
Watch Dogs 2 is a useful PlayStation 4 comparison for Mafia III. Both share recognisable genre elements, but Mafia III focuses on Lincoln Clay's revenge, district control and choices between lieutenants. Watch Dogs 2 uses a different structure, control scheme or progression, making objectives and session rhythm feel different. The comparison therefore makes Mafia III's own character concrete without attributing Watch Dogs 2's features to this release.
L.A. Noire is a useful PlayStation 4 comparison for Mafia III. Both share recognisable genre elements, but Mafia III focuses on Lincoln Clay's revenge, district control and choices between lieutenants. L.A. Noire uses a different structure, control scheme or progression, making objectives and session rhythm feel different. The comparison therefore makes Mafia III's own character concrete without attributing L.A. Noire's features to this release.
Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition is a useful PlayStation 4 comparison for Mafia III. Both share recognisable genre elements, but Mafia III focuses on Lincoln Clay's revenge, district control and choices between lieutenants. Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition uses a different structure, control scheme or progression, making objectives and session rhythm feel different. The comparison therefore makes Mafia III's own character concrete without attributing Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition's features to this release.
