Mafia II

A new city and a new generation

Mafia II moved the series from the 1930s streets of Lost Heaven to the changing world of Empire Bay during the 1940s and 1950s.

The result is a story shaped by wartime sacrifice, postwar ambition and the promise that loyalty to the right people can open every door—until the cost comes due.

Welcome to Empire Bay

Empire Bay is a dense industrial city inspired by several major American cities of the era.

Its neighborhoods change with the seasons and with the passing years. Snow-covered streets, elevated railways, docks, factories, diners and period advertising make the city feel grounded in a particular moment in history.

The story of Vito Scaletta

Vito returns from military service determined to escape the poverty of his childhood. Alongside his lifelong friend Joe Barbaro, he enters a criminal world that appears to offer money, status and freedom.

Mafia II follows what happens when ambition collides with obligation. Vito’s decisions carry consequences not only for him, but for everyone pulled into his pursuit of a better life.

What defines Mafia II

• A character-driven crime story spanning two decades
• The distinctive atmosphere of Empire Bay
• Period vehicles, radio stations and changing fashions
• A memorable friendship between Vito and Joe
• An active modding community that continues expanding the game

Mafia Scene brings together the discussions, modifications, discoveries and historical material that keep Empire Bay alive.

Use this page as a starting point for Mafia II news, downloads, community conversations and preservation work.