TheMafia: Definitive Editionremake has now been available for two weeks, and its reception has been very positive. Capitalizing on the initial excitement for the open-world mobster game, 2K is following up with a quick update. This isn’t just a bug-fixing update, however. Developer Hangar 13 is not only expanding the popular Free Ride mode inMafia: Definitive Edition, but it’s also adding a new black and white Noir Mode.
Black and white filter modes are increasingly popular, it seems, withMafia: Definitive Editionfollowing in the footsteps ofGhost of Tsushima’s Kurosawa Mode. WhereGhost of Tsushimawas trying to replicate the mood and tone of classic black and white samurai films,Mafia: Definitive Edition’s Noir Mode is throwing back to all of cinema’s classic mob films. Whether it’s the originalScarfaceor anything with James Cagney,Mafia: Definitive Editionwill be a fitting throwback in black and white.
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Beyond Noir Mode, Hangar 13 has also added additional Free Ride content in the new update. Free Ride mode lets players explore thecity of Lost Heavenfree from the trappings ofMafia’s mission objectives. The exact details of the new content are left for players to discover, but Hangar 13 hints that players will likely find them while driving.
Outside of Noir Mode and the new Free Ride content, there have also been some quality of life changes made toMafia: Definitive Edition. Players now have several new HUD customization options, like being able to turn on or off objective markers, enemy markers, and GPS. Several bug fixes have also been made, including a big one that wasn’t properlyunlocking vehicles for players' garages. All this and more is inMafia: Definitive Edition’s newest patch, available now.
Mafia: Definitive Editionis available on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
