Part 110

Learn how to modify game files in Mafia: Definitive Edition, including replacing vehicles, increasing draw distance, and using cheat consoles.

This section details various methods for modifying game files in Mafia: Definitive Edition, primarily focusing on vehicle replacement and enhancing game features through mods.

Vehicle Modding:

1. Use "MafiaDataXtractor v1.1" to extract the "models" folder.
2. Identify a vehicle model file (e.g., BigFoot.4ds, brouk00.4ds) you wish to replace.
3. Save a backup of the original file.
4. Rename a custom vehicle model file to match the original file's name.
5. Place the renamed custom file into the "models" folder.
6. When choosing replacements, consider the seating capacity and similarity to the original vehicle, especially for missions where Tommy gives rides.

Notable Hidden Vehicles and Replacements:

• BigFoot.4ds (monster truck) can replace Lassiter V16 Roadster (cad_road00.4ds).
• bigfoot00.4ds (brown Bolt Model B monster truck) can replace Trautenberg Model J (deuseJco00.4ds).
• brouk00.4ds (customized Volkswagen Beetle) can replace Ulver Airstream Fordor (airflFor00.4ds).
• bull00.4ds (bulldozer) can replace Bolt V8 Roadster (forVro00.4ds).
• bus00.4ds (cream colored bus) can replace Guardian Terraplane Fordor (hudfor00.4ds).
• toyota00.4ds (Toyota concept car) can replace Celeste Marque 500 (merced500K00.4ds).
• traktor.4ds (tractor) can replace Bruno Speedster 851 (speedster00.4ds).
• xedos00.4ds (1999 Rover) can replace Schubert Extra Six Fordor (chemaFor00.4ds).

Draw Distance Mod:

1. Use "Mafia DataXtractor v1.1" to patch the game.
2. Run Muggy's "Optimized Mafia" mod (self-extracting).
3. Browse to the game installation directory (e.g., Program Files\Mafia\) when prompted.
4. This mod sets all missions to have optimal draw distance.
5. Consider running the game executable as an administrator for compatibility.

Game Version Changer:

1. Use "Mafia Swap 101" by zman0900 to select which version of "Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven" to run (e.g., v1.2, v1).
2. This is useful as some trainers or mods are version-specific.
3. Follow the instructions to modify a file and enter a number at the game's start to select the desired version.
4. Use a separate profile for each Mafia version used.
5. "Mafia Version Changer" is an alternative if "Mafia Swap 101" is unavailable.

Cheats and Console:

1. "MafiaCon1.2" by ASM acts as a console for cheating and enabling features like flight. It is compatible with versions 1.0, 1.1, and 1.2.
2. Copy "MafiaCon1.2" files to the game folder and run "MafiaCon.exe".
3. Invincibility: Press ~ (tilde key) during gameplay, type "unlimitedhealth 1", press Enter, then press ~ again. Type "unlimitedhealth 0" to disable.
4. Vehicle Speed: Use NUM+ for forward and NUM- for reverse.
5. Noclip (Flying): Ensure Tommy is on foot. Use HOME (Forward), END (Backward), PGUP (Strafe Right), INSERT (Strafe Left), PGDN (Fly Up), DELETE (Fly Down).

Car Spawner Mod:

1. This mod is for v1.0 of the game.
2. Allows players to buy any car for "Freeride" mode at any time, not just at the start.
3. Car changes can be made without restarting "Freeride".

Car Value Editor:

1. "Mafia Car Value Editor" by swd allows editing of car properties like weight and maximum speed.
2. Use "MafiaDataXtractor v1.0" to extract the "Tables" folder files.
3. The "Tables" folder will appear in the game directory.