Mafia III will be set in 60′ era New Orleans, as revealed in a Gamescom demo. Set in the anti-war, Civil Rights era South, issues of racism and veterans affairs during one of America’s most trying times will be covered. The series best known for covering traditional Sicilian mafioso will now follow a Black Vietnam Veteran. Lincoln is tasked with disrupting the Italian mafia and set up his own crew. The crux of gameplay will be on Lincoln and his small crew taking over sectors of the city with force, with on foot gunplay being a traditional cover-based shooting; open world and vehicle mechanics are also present.

Mafia III Set in 1960’s New Orleans: Stars Black Vietnam Vet
Mafia III is very different this time around, in a very good way.
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