As the starting ground for Lincoln Clay’s story, Delray Hollow features several magazines hidden inside everyday businesses and safehouses.
: Placed on a spectator seat near the very top of the stands inside the Neil A. Arthur Stadium.
: Found on a table behind a wall in the Fresh Crab Shack kitchen.
Tickfaw Harbor—On the desk of the ship captain's quarters.
Frisco Fields—On the counter of the gas station oasis.
Often found in shacks on the outskirts and small islands.
: Open your inventory and head to the "Collectibles" tab to read through any unlocked issues. 📍 All 50 Magazine Locations by District 🐊 Bayou Fantom (2 Issues)
: Found on a table inside a green-walled courtyard house. Bayou Fantom (7 Magazines)
Unlike typical game power-ups, these magazines are pure collectibles with no associated perks or XP. Instead, they function as cultural artifacts of the era, featuring real covers, centerfolds, and articles from 1961 to 1968
The Playboy images in Mafia III are undeniably eye-catching, featuring beautiful models in various states of undress. However, they also serve as a reminder of the game's era and setting. The 1960s were a time of great social change, and the Playboy brand was at the forefront of that change, pushing boundaries and challenging societal norms.
Set in New Bordeaux—a fictionalized reimagining of 1968 New Orleans— Mafia III uses 50 authentic Playboy issues to ground its narrative in the social, political, and cultural landscape of the late 1960s. These collectibles serve as literal snapshots of a turbulent era in American history. The Cultural Significance of the 1960s Issues
: Found at the Pearl Diver Motel, near the Catfish Queen, and at the stadium.
The magazines are distributed across the city's districts, with many placed inside buildings tied to story missions or side objectives. : 7 magazines each.
Delray Hollow is the impoverished, historically segregated neighborhood where protagonist Lincoln Clay begins his story. The magazines here are mostly tied to the early story hubs.
: Located in the back room of the local police station (stealth or a shootout is required to grab it).
: Icons will also pop up on your mini-map when you are physically near a collectible's location.
: Tucked away among stacks of boxes inside Sammy's Bar .
This residential district is where many of the city's wealthy citizens live.
On a table inside the blue building near the lumber yard.
: Located on the roof of a multi-storey parking garage, tucked inside a small stairwell office.