Like in Mafia 3, Mafia: Definitive Edition will feature two driving options- simulation driving mode, just like the original Mafia, and the accessible driving mode for the mainstream audience. We’re trying to solve that by providing you with control over a number of different options.” So trying to walk that line with our normal difficulty mode and make sure that it feels still like a compelling experience for those that remember the original, but doesn’t alienate new fans and players.
Speaking to USGamer, Hangar 13 President and Chief Creative Officer Haden Blackman said, “The original was a challenging game and that was part of its appeal.