Remake Of Hit 2004 PS2 Game Lands On PS5 And Xbox For Free
With remakes and remasters being all the rage in recent years, it is nice to see some of our favorite classic titles receive the makeover they deserve. However, when a studio does not have the capacity for a full remake or remaster, it is not uncommon for them to turn to ports, allowing their hit games to become playable on newer-gen consoles for the first time.
That is the case for one hit PlayStation 2 game, which first launched back in 2004, as it has finally made its way to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S and better yet, it will be free for the majority of fans.
Back on 14 August, a native port of a fan-favorite PS2 game’s 2020 remake was made available on the PlayStation 5 and those who already own the game on the PlayStation 4 will be able to nab the upgrade at no extra cost.
The game in question is none other than Mafia: Definitive Edition, the 2020 remake of Mafia which was originally a PlayStation 2 release. Now, the game has been upgraded even more as it will now be playable on the PlayStation 5 after previously being available as part of the PlayStation Plus library.
That being said, if you previously grabbed Mafia: Definitive Edition as part of the PlayStation Plus library, you will not be eligible for the free upgrade. Instead, you have to already own the PlayStation 4 version. This was confirmed on the Mafia Discord earlier this month.
With the PlayStation 5 port bringing with it technical improvements and the highly requested 60fps upgrade, it is something that fans will want to check out.
“Lost Heaven, 1930. Rise through the ranks of the Mafia during the Prohibition era. After an inadvertent brush with the mob, Tommy Angelo is reluctantly thrust into the world of organized crime. Initially uneasy about falling in with the Salieri family, the rewards become too big to ignore.”
Marking the fourth installment in the Mafia franchise, Mafia: Definitive Edition originally welcomed enhanced gameplay, with the aim to build upon the mechanics featured in Mafia III. Additionally, the Definitive Edition saw the veteran Czech Mafia voice cast return for the remake, whilst the English actors were recast, and an original score was created for the remake.
Receiving generally favorable reviews, Mafia: Definitive Edition is remembered fondly and now with yet another excuse to play it, albeit on the PlayStation 5, this is the perfect opportunity to experience a classic with a modern-day makeover.