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Mafia III Gets Surprise Free 60 FPS Update on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
Mafia III just got a release-day surprise a full decade late. 2K Games released a native PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S update for Mafia III: Definitive Edition on October 8, adding 60 FPS gameplay and a range of technical improvements, timed to the game’s 10th anniversary.
The update is free for anyone who already owns Mafia III: Definitive Edition, Mafia: Trilogy, or The Omertà Collection, arriving without a prior announcement.
What’s Actually New
The headline feature is straightforward: Mafia III now runs at 60 FPS on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, a significant jump from the original 30 FPS console experience when the game launched back in 2016. Most gameplay and real-time cutscenes benefit from the higher framerate, though 2K has confirmed that some pre-rendered cinematic sequences remain capped at 30 FPS regardless of platform.
Beyond the frame rate bump, the update addresses several bugs where players could get stuck during campaign and DLC missions, alongside improvements to subtitle presentation, objective markers, and menu interfaces. A separate PC patch, labeled Update 1.12 by outlets tracking the Steam changelog, adds new frame rate lock options at 120, 144, 180, and 240 FPS, along with display and stability fixes.
One detail worth flagging before upgrading: at least one report indicates that moving to the native PS5 or Xbox Series X|S version may not carry over existing saves and achievements, so players deep into a playthrough may want to confirm their progress is backed up before updating.
Part of a Broader Mafia Revival
This release doesn’t exist in isolation. 2K also confirmed Mafia III: Definitive Edition’s current-gen launch coincides with the newly released Mafia: The Omertà Collection, which bundles the entire franchise, Mafia, Mafia II, Mafia III, and Mafia: The Old Country, into a single package for modern hardware.
Players who already own Mafia III: Definitive Edition digitally on PS4 can claim the PS5 version at no additional cost through the PlayStation Store, with a similar entitlement path confirmed for Xbox. For players without an existing copy, 2K is currently running an 80% discount on the game across digital storefronts to coincide with the anniversary push.
For more on where the franchise stands overall, our Mafia: The Old Country review covers the series’ most recent full release ahead of this current-gen refresh for its predecessor.
FAQ
Is the Mafia III 60 FPS update free?
Yes. It’s free for anyone who already owns Mafia III: Definitive Edition, Mafia: Trilogy, or The Omertà Collection on PS4 or Xbox One.
Does Mafia III run at 60 FPS in every scene?
Mostly. Gameplay and real-time cutscenes run at 60 FPS on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, but some pre-rendered cinematic sequences remain locked at 30 FPS.
Will I lose my save data updating to the PS5 or Xbox Series X|S version?
Possibly. At least one report indicates saves and achievements may not transfer when moving to the native current-gen version, so back up your progress before updating if you’re mid-playthrough.
What is Mafia: The Omertà Collection?
It’s a bundle released alongside this update that packages Mafia, Mafia II, Mafia III, and Mafia: The Old Country together for current-generation hardware.
How much does Mafia III cost if I don’t already own it?
2K is currently offering Mafia III at an 80% discount on digital storefronts to coincide with the game’s 10th anniversary and this update.
