Cut Content is material that can be found in the files of a game. Often no more than a text mention, other times it's a fully developed and usable part of the program that was cut from the game at some point in development.
Mafia[]
Vehicles[]
- Sidecar Bike - Its file name is 9motorka.4ds. It can be spawned on PC but is very unstable and hard to drive.
- Bigfoot - The one used in the console ports was originally supposed to appear in the PC version along with another without decals. Its file name is bigfoot00.4ds.
- Panzer - Its file name is panz.4ds, and it's very unstable and hard to drive while also having an unfinished texture.
- Steamroller - The steamroller can be spawned on PC and is found under the file name valec.4ds, it is undriveable while also having no texture.
- Bulldozer - The bulldozer can be spawned on PC and is found under the file name Bull00.4ds.
- Bus - The bus can be spawned on PC and is found under the file name bus00.4ds, it has no collision and player can go through the vehicle directly.
- Toyota RSC Concept Car - The Toyota RSC can be spawned on PC and is found under the file name toyota00.4ds.
- Mazda Xedos 6 - The Mazda Xedos 6 can be spawned on PC and is found under the file name xedos00.4ds.
- Volkswagen Beetle Custom - The customized Volkswagen Beetle can be spawned on PC and is found under the file name brouk00.4ds.
- Tractor - The tractor can be spawned on PC and is found under the file name traktor.4ds.
- Mutagen FWD Drag Version - A Thor 812 Cabriolet with its textures swapped with a Mutagen's. Its file name is cord_cabriolet00.4ds.
- Bugatti - An alpha version of the Carrozzella C-Otto 4WD Blue, its textures look more 2D, and is undriveable without replacing another car's textures. Its file name is bugatti.4ds.
Missions[]
- There was an alternative failed cutscene of Crème De La Crème that was cut from the final game, that involved Tommy, Paulie, and Sam chasing Morello in a Falconer to his villa in Oak Hill. The trio ended up smashing into a tree and died.
Mafia II[]
Locations[]
- In early development Empire Bay was known as Opportunity Land, a name that was used as a placeholder as seen on vehicle license plates. It was later known as Empire City, a name which was ultimately used in Mafia II Mobile.
Vehicles[]
- Emergency lights - Originally, there were 2 emergency lights on the same rotating light (Front and behind) according to Mafia II Developer Diary video #2 but it was changed into a single light instead.
- Bicycles - Bicycles were seen in an early screenshot but were ultimately cut.
- A mission screen from Joe's Adventures shows a bicycle in the background.
- Sicily Truck - There's a fully developed vehicle found within the game files named sicily_truck, added with the Definitive Edition. It's possible this is the truck referred to in the cut script image.
- Half Truck - There's a half truck found within the game files named half_truck_pha.
- Subway - Subway cars were seen in early trailers and prerelease screenshots but unused in final game.
Characters[]
- Charlie Lopez - Charlie Lopez was intended to be a character in Mafia II and even had an entry in the City Album section of the Mafia II Family Album. The player would have done side missions for him, many of which were reintroduced in the game's DLCs.
- Monique - Monique was intended to be a character in Mafia II. Vito could have taken her to a theater, and she was likely supposed to be Vito's girlfriend.
Gameplay Features[]
- Fight Club - During the early production phases, Vito could participate in fights to earn money and reputation, likely arranged by Leo Galante. Some of these were reworked into DLC missions.
- Gun License - In the beta version of the game it was possible for Vito to obtain a gun license from Giuseppe; however, this feature was ultimately cut.
- In Chapter 2 Joe still mentions that Giuseppe sells "phony gun permits".
- Hound Races - During the early production phases of Mafia II, Vito could bet on dog races.
- Respect & Reputation - In the beta version of the game players would experience Empire Bay differently based on the level of respect Vito gained from completing missions.
- Taxi Service - In the beta version of the game it was possible for Vito to hail & ride in cabs from Empire Bay Cab & Co. around the city.
- Resisting Arrest - In the beta version of the game, resisting arrest would not cause officers in vicinity to engage in lethal force but foot chase.
- The game was originally going to feature fat cops who would chase after the player on foot for minor offenses and then get tired and give up after a few blocks. For serious offenses, they would call in more nimble backup.
- Shooting Range - Harry's Gun Shop was originally supposed to have a shooting range.
- Side Missions - Originally the game featured side jobs through Derek Pappalardo, but this was cut.
Safehouses[]
- Appliances - During the early production phases of Mafia II, Vito could purchase appliances for the different safehouses he owned during the duration of the game.
- Buying Properties - During the early production phases of Mafia II, Vito could purchase six properties from Richard Beck Realty. The game files reveal that these were Hunters Point Apartment, Marty's Apartment, Hillwood House, Scaletta Family Apartment, Scaletta Apartment and Villa Scaletta.
- Joe's Apartment originally had three decoration changes. The cut version was to appear in the early 1950s, before his ultra modern version seen in Chapter 11, which was originally to appear in the late 1950s.
Story[]
- A Friend of Ours - During the early production phases of Mafia II, Vito had the option to accept the assassination contract on Leo Galante with Henry during Chapter Eleven.
- Some chapters were originally going to feature multiple approaches, like taking a more stealthy approach in Room Service and avoiding the rooftop firefight.
- A number of side missions, jobs, and encounters were also cut.
- Under the original script of Mafia II, Henry Tomasino was framed to be a government informant and the game was set to have 3 alternative endings, a rework of the script replaced these with 4 different alternative endings, though three of these were cut in favor of the ending that was given in the final product. A shootout at the Vinci Mansion (changed to Judge Hillwood mansion) appears in Jimmy's Vendetta and most likely used some assets from one of the cut endings.
Weapons[]
- Baseball Bat - Seen in a few screenshots, it was cut from the game.
- Baseball bats are seen in the mission The Wild Ones outside the foundry during the raid on the Greasers. In a cutscene, Steve uses a baseball bat to kill two Greasers.
- During the opening scene of The Betrayal of Jimmy, Jimmy is seen smashing up a show room with a baseball bat.
- Police Baton - Originally designed to be used by the player, it was known as a cosh in the beta version. In the final game, it is only seen in Time Well Spent, where it is used by the prison guards.
- Knife - Set to be in Mafia II, it was cut with all other melee weapons in the final version.
- In Time Well Spent, Vito cuts Brian O'Neill's throat and stabs him in the neck after a fight in the prison's gym.
- Some slaughterhouse workers in Balls and Beans use knives.
- M14 Rifle - Game files contain the file name "MIP_4m14_LO.dds", along with a texture file that resembles an M14 rifle.
Clothing[]
- Military Suit - A high rank military outfit was supposed to exist at one point.
Downloadable Content []
- Military Pack - The DLC would include Vito in a Rambo-inspired outfit.
Joe's Adventures[]
Locations[]
- The Printery - A location known as the Printery was to be featured in a Joe's Adventures mission, but was cut. The location can now be accessed in Mafia II: Definitive Edition.
- An unfinished location can be found in the southeastern point of South Millville along the docks. There is a door that only appears in Joe's Adventures that leads to a small room filled with crates. The walls of this room may be passed through, revealing a mostly untextured area.
Vehicles[]
- Forklift - A forklift was originally featured in the Joe's Adventures DLC but was not included in the final product, though it remains in the game files. It was intended to be used for a mission involving the Printery but was likely cut along with the mission.
Weapons[]
- Broken Bottle - A melee weapon that was supposed to be included in Joe's Adventures. Like all melee weapons, it was cut.
- In A Friend of Ours, Vito breaks a bottle on Eric Reilly's head.
- Knuckleduster - A weapon that was supposed to be included in Joe's Adventures. It was cut from the final product.
- Military Knife - A weapon that was supposed to be included in Joe's Adventures. Like all melee weapons, it was cut from the final version.
Mafia III[]
Locations[]
- According to unused texts, Lincoln was supposed to travel to different locations like Empire Bay, Bourbon City, Cuba and Saigon at one point.[1][2][3][4][5]
Vehicles[]
- Parry Bus - The Parry Bus from Mafia II was supposed to exist at one point.
- Samson Protector - The Samson Protector appeared in the official Mafia III Prima Game Guide as a police variation of the Samson Richmond-Lux, with a classic single red rotatory light, radio antenna at the rear and a two-tone black and white police livery.
- It was added to the game files with the Definitive Edition, albeit lacking the Protector model name.
- Shubert Truck Covered - The Shubert Truck Covered was supposed to exist at one point, it still can be found in a load screenshot.
- Streetcar - The Streetcar was supposed to exist at one point.
Mafia: DE[]
Vehicles[]
- Smith Thrower - The Smith Thrower appears in the game files on the PC version of the game. It can only be accessed using a trainer or the Vehicle File Swap method.
- Camo Infiltrator - A file for the Camo Infiltrator from Mafia III appears in the game file of Mafia: DE, but no boats resembling it appear anywhere in the game.
Characters[]
- Yellow Pete - Yellow Pete was exist at one point during development as his remade model can be found in the game files.
Clothing[]
Three unused outfits can be found in the game files.
- Chef - Removed from final version of game.
- Security Guard - Removed from final version of game.
- Bandit - Removed from final version of game.
Gallery[]
References
- ↑ <LocalisableString StringID="7188135441158637616">
<Content Type="String">Travel to DLC TestCity</Content>
</LocalisableString> - ↑ <LocalisableString StringID="7188138739693522216">
<Content Type="String">Travel to Empire Bay</Content>
</LocalisableString> - ↑ <LocalisableString StringID="7188138739693522218">
<Content Type="String">Travel to Bourbon City</Content>
</LocalisableString> - ↑ <LocalisableString StringID="7188138739693522219">
<Content Type="String">Travel to Cuba</Content>
</LocalisableString> - ↑ <LocalisableString StringID="7188138739693522220">
<Content Type="String">Travel to Saigon</Content>
</LocalisableString>