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As postwar veteran Vito Scaletta, take mob jobs with Joe, drive and fight across Empire Bay, and climb the crime family's ranks.
Released 19 May 2020
Rise Through Mob Ranks
Drive Vintage Cars
Steal Classic Cars
War hero Vito Scaletta becomes entangled with the mob in hopes of paying his father’s debts. Vito works to prove himself, climbing the family ladder with crimes of larger reward and consequence.
Developed by Hangar 13, D3T · Published by 2K
After returning from World War II, Vito Scaletta gets drawn into organized crime as he tries to pay his father's debts. Alongside his friend Joe, he takes on jobs in Empire Bay and works his way up the mob's ranks.
The chapter-based story is played from a third-person perspective, mixing gunfights, fistfights, car thefts, chases, and driving between missions. The crimes grow more consequential as Vito becomes more involved in the city's criminal families.
Empire Bay spans the 1940s and 1950s, with changing seasons and period radio music. Players can explore between story missions, visit shops, keep cars in garages, and find collectibles. The Definitive Edition also includes DLC campaigns featuring Joe and Jimmy.
Players who enjoy the game often point to its crime story, memorable characters, and the period atmosphere of Empire Bay, especially its music and snowy streets. Some also praise the feel of driving its vintage cars. Opinions on the pacing and gameplay vary, while many reviews criticize this edition for bugs and save problems.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 67 |
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| Players | From 1 (maximum not specified) |
| Multiplayer | The provided information identifies the game as Single-player in Steam Features. A Steam tag lists Multiplayer, but no multiplayer mode, player count, or multiplayer functionality is described in the provided text. |
| Multiplayer & mods | No information about modding or multiplayer mod support is provided. |
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
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| Website | Official website |
