Mafia III is an action-adventure video game developed by Hangar 13 and published by 2K Games. It was released in October 2016 for Xbox One and other platforms. Set in 1968 in the city of New Bordeaux, a reimagined version of New Orleans, the story centers around Lincoln Clay, a Vietnam War veteran on a quest to seek revenge against the Italian mob for the betrayal and killing of the black mob that had adopted him. The game is known for its gritty narrative, expansive open world, and attention to historical detail within its depiction of racial tensions and organized crime during the late 1960s. It combines third-person shooting with driving gameplay, alongside a cover system and stealth mechanics.
