Although some rumors had already anticipated it for a few hours, here is the official confirmation directly from 2K e hangar 13, who have finally announced the release date of Mafia: Trilogy. Mafia II: Definitive Edition, remastered UHD version of the second installment of the series, and Mafia III: Definitive Edition are in fact available from today, 19st May. As for instead Mafia: Definitive Edition, which unlike the other two will be a complete remake of the first chapter signed by Daniel Vavra, it will be necessary to wait until August 28th, 2020.
Mafia: Definitive Edition was rebuilt from the foundation of the original Mafia, complete with one updated script with new dialogues, expanded backstories and additional cutscenes; completely new game sequences and features and the same engine as Mafia III. Speaking of the development of the remake, Haden Blackman, president and CCO of Hangar 13, said:
Mafia has had a strong impact on how video games can tell stories, we know how much fans of the series still worship it. Almost 20 years after the start of the Mafia series, we now have an incredible opportunity to introduce this game to a new generation of players and give longtime fans the chance to relive Tommy's story with a modern and stellar presentation, as well as to new story elements and gameplay features.
As reported above, from today Mafia: Trilogy is available for purchase on PC, PlayStation 4 e Xbox One, but all three titles included in this reissue can also be purchased individually. By pre-ordering Mafia: Definitive Edition you will be able to receive the "The Chicago Outfit" bonus package which includes:
- Exclusive Player Outfit: The Don;
- Exclusive Vehicle: Smith V12 Limousine;
- Exclusive Weapon Skin: Gold Semi-Automatic.
Furthermore, by connecting to your 2K account you can redeem the following bonuses:
- Mafia: Definitive Edition: Black Cats Motorcycle Pack;
- Mafia II: Definitive Edition: Made Man Pack;
- Mafia III: Definitive Edition: Classic Three-piece Suit & The Duke Revolver.
Finally, we leave you to the trailer for each of the three games.
