'Mafia 3' release date news 2016: Game to launch on Oct. 7?
The fans of the popular third-person shooter video game series, "Mafia," have been waiting for another thrilling ride from the studio behind this successful franchise. This year will mark the return of the popular series in the gaming platforms with the release of "Mafia 3." The third installment of the "Mafia" series is reported to be released in October this year.
According to the news website Yibada, "Mafia 3" is hitting the digital markets on Oct. 7, and it is expected to become bigger as ever with more delicate details of the gangster life. As the previous entries to the "Mafia" game franchise have been very entertaining and thrilling, the upcoming "Mafia" chapter can be expected to be more shocking with high-definition images, more shocking scenes, and an updated artillery of guns, explosives, and a whole new bloody gameplay that the long-time "Mafia" players will love.
Meanwhile, the official website of "Mafia 3" has teased more offerings in store for the players. It was reported that the upcoming video game will be packaged with freebies for those who have already made the pre-orders. Also, the game will be available in three variations which include the standard, deluxe and collector's edition. The three versions of "Mafia 3" are all packed with free lieutenant-themed weapons and vehicles.
2K Games, the publisher of "Mafia 3," released a teaser video that shows all the good stuff and new exciting gimmicks for the upcoming game. The promo video is entitled "One Way Road Story," which is set in the 1960s era and focuses on New Bordeaux.
Euro Gamer reported that "Mafia 3" will follow the story of an ex-soldier Lincoln Clay. The character is seeking revenge for the murder of his gang mates. The culprit of the bloody massacre is the Italian mafia who had come in conflict with their business. Clay came all the way from Vietnam and had just returned to America in 1968, a year which the politics was very high and it is expected that the atmosphere of the particular timeline will affect the character. Also, the way he will exact his revenge on the mafia will be the highlight of the game.
