Mafia III: Definitive Edition Now Available on PS5 and Xbox Series as a Free Upgrade
In a nutshell
- Mafia III: Definitive Edition is now available natively on PS5 and Xbox Series consoles.
- Existing PS4 and Xbox One owners can upgrade to the new versions for free.
- The update brings 60 FPS gameplay, improved visual stability, mission progression fixes, and achievement tracking improvements.
2K and Hangar 13 have announced that native PS5 and Xbox Series versions of Mafia III: Definitive Edition are now available, giving players a refreshed way to experience Lincoln Clay’s revenge-fueled journey through New Bordeaux.
Best of all, players who already own the PS4 or Xbox One versions of the game can upgrade to the new-gen release at no additional cost. An update has also been released for the PC version, delivering a host of fixes and improvements.
Mafia III: Definitive Edition Next-gen Update – 60 FPS Gameplay and Technical Improvements
The headline feature of the current-generation release is support for 60 FPS gameplay on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. While most gameplay and real-time cutscenes now run at 60 FPS, some pre-rendered cinematic sequences remain capped at 30 FPS. Alongside the performance boost, the update introduces a range of technical enhancements aimed at improving the overall experience. Players can expect fixes to story mission progression, improvements to Trophy and Achievement tracking, and various visual upgrades throughout the game world.
The update also addresses several reported instances where players could become stuck during campaign and DLC missions. AI and NPC behavior have also been improved, while fixes targeting driving, combat encounters, and weapon-related issues help deliver a smoother experience overall. Visual improvements include better texture rendering, lighting consistency, vegetation streaming, and reduced pop-in while exploring New Bordeaux. The update also improves subtitle presentation, objective markers, menus, and other user interface elements
