Fifteen chapters across two eras
The Chapters of Mafia II
A spoiler-conscious guide to Mafia II’s fifteen chapters, from wartime Sicily to the final confrontation in Empire Bay.
Fifteen chapters across two eras
Mafia II tells its story through fifteen chapters. Together they cover Vito Scaletta’s wartime service, his return to Empire Bay, his years in prison and his attempt to build a new life in the 1950s.
The summaries below identify the structure of the campaign without explaining every major outcome.
The opening chapter takes place in Sicily during 1943. Vito participates in an American military operation and witnesses the influence organized crime can hold beyond the streets of Empire Bay.
2. Home Sweet Home
Vito returns to a snow-covered Empire Bay in 1945. He reunites with Joe, visits his family and learns about the debt left by his father.
3. Enemy of the State
Vito begins earning serious money through illegal work. A ration-stamp operation introduces the player to stealth, government property and the risks of leaving evidence behind.
4. Murphy’s Law
A jewelry-store robbery brings Vito and Joe into conflict with an Irish gang. The job demonstrates how quickly a planned operation can become chaotic.
5. The Buzzsaw
Vito, Joe and Henry undertake a violent assignment against a protected target. The chapter expands the scale of combat and strengthens their working relationship.
6. Time Well Spent
Vito is sent to prison. He encounters old enemies, learns the institution’s hierarchy and meets Leo Galante, who becomes an important mentor.
7. In Loving Memory of Francesco Potenza
Released in 1951, Vito returns to an Empire Bay transformed by the postwar years. Joe helps him re-enter the criminal world.
8. The Wild Ones
A job involving a group of disruptive young criminals escalates across the city. The chapter includes some of Mafia II’s most memorable vehicle and industrial sequences.
9. Balls and Beans
Vito investigates the disappearance of associates and is drawn into a rescue operation connected to tensions within Empire Bay’s underworld.
10. Room Service
Vito and Joe take part in an ambitious attack against a rival organization. The consequences significantly alter the balance of power in the city.
11. A Friend of Ours
Vito’s home and family life collide with his criminal associations. He must protect Leo while dealing with the personal consequences of his choices.
12. Sea Gift
Vito, Joe and Henry pursue an independent narcotics deal. The plan offers enormous profit but bypasses the rules and interests of the city’s established families.
13. Exit the Dragon
The consequences of the drug operation become clear. Vito and Joe search for answers in Chinatown as suspicion and violence spread.
14. Stairway to Heaven
Vito and Joe attempt to repay a dangerous debt while confronting unfinished business. The chapter connects Vito’s present to the history of his father.
15. Per Aspera Ad Astra
Vito is forced to settle the conflict threatening Empire Bay’s criminal order. The final confrontation determines his fate but leaves the cost of survival painfully clear.
Replaying chapters
Chapter selection allows completed portions of the story to be replayed. This is especially useful for:
Mafia II tells its story through fifteen chapters. Together they cover Vito Scaletta’s wartime service, his return to Empire Bay, his years in prison and his attempt to build a new life in the 1950s.
The summaries below identify the structure of the campaign without explaining every major outcome.
1. The Old CountrySpoiler notice: This page discusses chapter settings, assignments and important story developments.
The opening chapter takes place in Sicily during 1943. Vito participates in an American military operation and witnesses the influence organized crime can hold beyond the streets of Empire Bay.
2. Home Sweet Home
Vito returns to a snow-covered Empire Bay in 1945. He reunites with Joe, visits his family and learns about the debt left by his father.
3. Enemy of the State
Vito begins earning serious money through illegal work. A ration-stamp operation introduces the player to stealth, government property and the risks of leaving evidence behind.
4. Murphy’s Law
A jewelry-store robbery brings Vito and Joe into conflict with an Irish gang. The job demonstrates how quickly a planned operation can become chaotic.
5. The Buzzsaw
Vito, Joe and Henry undertake a violent assignment against a protected target. The chapter expands the scale of combat and strengthens their working relationship.
6. Time Well Spent
Vito is sent to prison. He encounters old enemies, learns the institution’s hierarchy and meets Leo Galante, who becomes an important mentor.
7. In Loving Memory of Francesco Potenza
Released in 1951, Vito returns to an Empire Bay transformed by the postwar years. Joe helps him re-enter the criminal world.
8. The Wild Ones
A job involving a group of disruptive young criminals escalates across the city. The chapter includes some of Mafia II’s most memorable vehicle and industrial sequences.
9. Balls and Beans
Vito investigates the disappearance of associates and is drawn into a rescue operation connected to tensions within Empire Bay’s underworld.
10. Room Service
Vito and Joe take part in an ambitious attack against a rival organization. The consequences significantly alter the balance of power in the city.
11. A Friend of Ours
Vito’s home and family life collide with his criminal associations. He must protect Leo while dealing with the personal consequences of his choices.
12. Sea Gift
Vito, Joe and Henry pursue an independent narcotics deal. The plan offers enormous profit but bypasses the rules and interests of the city’s established families.
13. Exit the Dragon
The consequences of the drug operation become clear. Vito and Joe search for answers in Chinatown as suspicion and violence spread.
14. Stairway to Heaven
Vito and Joe attempt to repay a dangerous debt while confronting unfinished business. The chapter connects Vito’s present to the history of his father.
15. Per Aspera Ad Astra
Vito is forced to settle the conflict threatening Empire Bay’s criminal order. The final confrontation determines his fate but leaves the cost of survival painfully clear.
Replaying chapters
Chapter selection allows completed portions of the story to be replayed. This is especially useful for:
- Finding Playboy magazines tied to specific chapters
- Revisiting major combat encounters
- Trying alternate vehicles or approaches
- Completing difficulty-related goals
- Returning to favorite periods of Empire Bay