If you’re a long-time fan of the Mafia franchise gearing up for the latest entry, you’ve probably debated if the PlayStation 5 Mafia The Old Country Deluxe Edition is worth the extra cash over the standard copy. I picked up the deluxe version on launch day, and after 27 hours of playthroughs, I’ve got a clear breakdown of what you actually get, which extras feel worth the cost, and who should skip the upgrade entirely. Unlike most pre-order breakdowns that just list features, I’ve tested every bonus item, played all exclusive missions, and even compared the digital art book side by side with the limited physical release extras to give you an unfiltered take.
What’s Included in the PlayStation 5 Mafia The Old Country Deluxe Edition?
First, let’s cut through the marketing fluff and list every confirmed extra you get with the deluxe edition, no hidden fine print. I’ve marked which extras are exclusive to the deluxe version, and which you can buy separately later if you change your mind:
- Exclusive “The Family Man” story arc: 3 side missions that dive deeper into protagonist Marco Rossi’s backstory with his Sicilian family, including a unique heist mission that unlocks a rare vehicle you can’t get anywhere else
- Deluxe outfit pack: 5 period-accurate suits for Marco, including a custom tailored silk tuxedo that gives you a 10% discount at all in-game clothing stores and speakeasies
- Digital art book and official soundtrack: 120 pages of concept art spanning character designs, 1920s New Bordeaux world building, and cut mission concepts, plus 25 exclusive tracks not included in the standard edition soundtrack
- Early access to the “Bootlegger” vehicle pack: 4 custom cars with boosted speed and stealth stats, available 7 days before they launch for standard edition players for separate purchase
A lot of players worry that deluxe edition extras are just cosmetic fluff, but that’s not the case here. The Family Man story arc adds roughly 90 minutes of extra playtime, and the choices you make in those missions impact how certain side characters treat you in the main storyline, right up to the final act. I won’t spoil any major plot points, but the end of the third exclusive mission gives you a choice that changes the outcome of one of the main story’s most emotional cutscenes, which alone made the extra cost worth it for me.
Who Should Buy the Deluxe Edition, and Who Should Skip It?
Let’s be real, an extra $20 for a game upgrade isn’t a small cost for most people, so you don’t want to waste cash on content you’ll never use. If you’re the type of player who beats the main story and never touches the game again, you can safely skip the deluxe edition. The extra missions are fun, but they don’t drastically change the core main story, so you won’t miss any critical plot beats if you stick to the standard copy. But if you’re a diehard Mafia franchise fan who loves exploring every side of the game world, the deluxe edition is a no-brainer. The Family Man arc fills in a lot of plot gaps that the main story only references in passing, and the extra outfits and vehicles make open world free roam way more fun, especially if you like to roleplay as different types of gangsters. I also recommend it if you plan to play through the game multiple times, since the choice at the end of the exclusive arc gives you a new reason to do a second playthrough with a different outcome. One thing to note: if you only buy physical copies of games, the deluxe edition is only available digitally right now, so you’ll have to weigh that against your preference for physical media.
How to Make the Most of Your Deluxe Edition Extras
If you do decide to pick up the deluxe edition, there are a few small tricks to get the most value out of your extra content, instead of letting it collect dust in your in-game inventory. First, play the first two Family Man missions as soon as you unlock the second neighborhood in the main story. The missions unlock once you finish the “Welcome to New Bordeaux” main quest, and doing them early gives you access to the discount tuxedo and boosted vehicles right when you start needing better gear for higher stakes heists. Don’t wait until the end of the main story to play the exclusive missions, because most of the rewards are way more useful when you’re still building up your empire, not when you’ve already unlocked every item in the game. I made that mistake on my first playthrough, and by the time I played the exclusive arc, I already had better cars and more than enough cash that the outfit discount didn’t matter at all. Another tip: if you’re a fan of the game’s soundtrack, you can download the deluxe edition tracks to your PS5’s media library to listen to when you’re playing other games, which is a nice little bonus most players don’t know about. The exclusive tracks are all 1920s jazz and blues recordings that didn’t make the standard cut, and they fit the game’s vibe perfectly.
Common Myths About the Deluxe Edition, Debunked
I’ve seen a lot of misinformation floating around gaming forums about the deluxe edition, so I wanted to clear up the most common myths I’ve encountered. First, no, the exclusive story content is not cut content pulled from the main story to sell as an upgrade. The devs have confirmed that The Family Man arc was developed after the main story was finished, as a side project for writers who wanted to explore Marco’s backstory more deeply, and I can confirm that it fits perfectly into the game’s timeline without feeling like it was ripped out of the core experience. Second, you don’t lose access to your deluxe edition extras if you upgrade to the PS5 Pro later, or if you transfer your save file to another console. All deluxe edition content is tied to your PSN account, not your specific console, so you can access it anywhere you log in with your account, even if you buy a new PS5 down the line. Third, the exclusive Bootlegger vehicle pack will be available for separate purchase for standard edition players 7 days after launch, so if you only care about the cars, you don’t have to buy the whole deluxe edition to get them. The only content that will never be sold separately is The Family Man story arc and the digital art book, so those are the real deciding factors if you’re on the fence.
At the end of the day, the PlayStation 5 Mafia The Old Country Deluxe Edition is a solid upgrade for fans of the franchise, but it’s not a must-have for every player. If you care about deep lore, extra story content, and little touches that make your playthrough feel more personal, the extra cost is well worth it. If you just want to play the main story once and move on to the next game, you’re not missing anything critical by sticking to the standard edition. Either way, the latest Mafia entry is one of the most polished open world crime games I’ve played in years, and even the standard version has more than enough content to keep you occupied for 30+ hours of gangster fun.
