The Changes and Adjustments of “Lost Heaven”

The developers of the Mafia: Definitive Edition have committed themselves to the changes and adjustments of the location “Lost Heaven”. The model of Lost Heaven was Chicago in the 1920s and 1930s, with the mafia scene being marked by corruption and the assertive gangster bosses who did their business with prohibition.

2K Games and Hangar 13: “When revising the game world, the basic structures from the original were used, which is why the individual neighborhoods, street blocks and main streets are still very close to the source material, even if some names have changed. Typical locations from the original game, such as Clarks Motel, the international airport or the race track are all still there. However, the rural part in the north of the map can now be freely explored without having to have reached a certain point in history. No more invisible walls or loading screens. “

“In addition to the visual improvements (…), certain parts of the city have also received other upgrades that make the city look real and atmospheric. The city center now has more high-rise building complexes, as was the case after the construction boom of the 1920s Chinatown is now characterized by its own architecture, typical of the era, and is populated by a flourishing Chinese community that did not exist in the original game, and in other areas of the city the topography has been changed to accommodate the streets there to diversify and create great viewpoints. (…) Each quarter has its own flair and changes with the time of day and night. During the day, the streets are busy with busy pedestrians, filled with many yellow taxis and in the Smoke from the factory chimneys – they are barely recognizable at night, when the sun has set the streets are calmer and the B Sidewalks swept almost empty. Now the neon signs of the hotels and places of interest come into play, which are hardly visible during the day. In the lit streets, they serve as a guide for you on your way through the night. “

Lost Heaven’s road network has also been revised.

“Now you can use side streets and other abbreviations to your advantage while fleeing from the police. In addition, you now have a more pleasant driving experience at corners and intersections than was the case in the original game. With the analysis of heat maps, Hangar 13 is exactly right Looked at which streets were most frequented by players in which missions. This has given rise to so many changes. It is now more likely that you will walk through different neighborhoods and get to know new areas on your way instead of only seeing the same street. After all, you’re Thomas Angelo and not a commuter. “