OSX fix to start this game.

[Xerra]

right click on game properties and where it says launch argument add in " -debug" - don't put the quotation marks. I just added them so you can see there's a space at the beginning.

Not sure why this works but it did for me and the launcher popped up so i could play the game. Why they had to put that rubbish on this game anyway, I don't know, but hopefully this will help other Mac users because all the other solutions i'd seen were for the PC version when the patch broke that too.

I'm on Big Sur, btw. As it's a 64 bit app now, that's not an issue.

[hackintoshchap]

Zdenda Vyhnal a écrit :

Hallo, iam using M2 Mac and i have problem with Mafia 3. I cant run it. When i start that, something is hapens somewhere in background but after a long time the game drops.

Can anyone help me to fix this, if its possible?

The game does not work on Apple silicon. It requires an Intel processor and AMD graphics. See the Mac App Store text:

MAS PREVIEW a écrit :

If you encounter problems playing the game, please visit support.aspyr.com. Our Customer Support team is happy and eager to help. Your feedback helps us make better games.


In order to run the game with satisfactory performance, your Mac must meet these minimum system requirements: Intel i5 (4 cores) 3.2 GHz CPU Speed | 8 GB RAM | 50 GB free disk space | (ATI): Radeon R9 290X | 2 GB VRam


Peripherals: Two-button mouse and keyboard, Microsoft® Xbox 360 Controller for Windows®, Microsoft® Xbox One Controller, SONY® PS4™ DUALSHOCK®4 wireless controller, SONY® PS3™ DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller, Logitech RumblePad™ 2, Logitech™ Dual Action™


IMPORTANT: Mafia III REQUIRES an AMD video card with AT LEAST 2GB of VRAM.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mafia-iii/id1168769147

[scepa01]

hackintoshchap a écrit :

Zdenda Vyhnal a écrit :

Hallo, iam using M2 Mac and i have problem with Mafia 3. I cant run it. When i start that, something is hapens somewhere in background but after a long time the game drops.

Can anyone help me to fix this, if its possible?

The game does not work on Apple silicon. It requires an Intel processor and AMD graphics. See the Mac App Store text:

MAS PREVIEW a écrit :

If you encounter problems playing the game, please visit support.aspyr.com. Our Customer Support team is happy and eager to help. Your feedback helps us make better games.


In order to run the game with satisfactory performance, your Mac must meet these minimum system requirements: Intel i5 (4 cores) 3.2 GHz CPU Speed | 8 GB RAM | 50 GB free disk space | (ATI): Radeon R9 290X | 2 GB VRam


Peripherals: Two-button mouse and keyboard, Microsoft® Xbox 360 Controller for Windows®, Microsoft® Xbox One Controller, SONY® PS4™ DUALSHOCK®4 wireless controller, SONY® PS3™ DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller, Logitech RumblePad™ 2, Logitech™ Dual Action™


IMPORTANT: Mafia III REQUIRES an AMD video card with AT LEAST 2GB of VRAM.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mafia-iii/id1168769147

Intel Mac, AMD card with 4Gb, Monterey and still doesn't start...
?!

[hackintoshchap]

See Aspyr support:
https://support.aspyr.com/hc/en-us/sections/5842619828749-Mafia-III-Definitive-Edition

You will need to create an account and submit a request.

[adam]

Yeeeeey, finally i fixed it..!
In the command line you need to put -i -heavy without spaces.
so: -i -heavy

These wont work: %command%, -debug..
But worked: -i -heavy


iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2015)
3,2 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5
8 GB 1867 MHz DDR3
AMD Radeon R9 M390 2 GB

[scepa01]

So it started somehow

- Make sure to check 3 DLC in properties and download all. Otherwise Aspyr launcher will not start
- Now it will start but only with black screen
- Don't allow Mafia III input monitoring if Steam ask, as it will bring Mac to crawl. Disable it in system preferences
- Now change language in properties to something other than English
- Black screen again
- Restart Mac
- Change language back to English
- Voila (or maybe it was just black screen until MacOs finish verifying files)

- It runs really good. For graphics clarity install "Color Grade Overhaul (Not a Reshade)" Mafia 3 mod

Intel Mac, Ventura, AMD card 4Gb VRAM

[scepa01]

Setting up your monitor native resolution in videoconfig.cfg (...Application Support/ MafiaIII/ Saves )can also help
For example "0 0 2560 1440 1 0 0 1"

[davsu31]

I am using m1 mac and the thing launchs and I click start and it just shuts off

[hackintoshchap]

davsu31 a écrit :

I am using m1 mac and the thing launchs and I click start and it just shuts off

The Apple Rosetta II emulator doesn't work for this game. Only Intel processors with AMD graphics work.

[kritl]

Here is just some other guy who has to find out that Mafia III Definitive Edition won't run on his M1. Glad they mention OSX support...

[Kulu1313]

Try using crossover

[Jamal]

Guyz I tried every step u write here. Its not work.

[HuggingWrist]

Same here on M2 chips Mac, failed to start. Dont waste your time and effort downloading this. Just refund the game.

[denis_gbb]

MacBook Pro 14" - M1 Pro 2021. The game sadly doesn't launch. Don't waste time !

[lucadv90]

Hi Everyone,

With the last os update (Sequoia macos 15.3) it's working!!

Macbook pro m3 pro
Sequoia 15.3
Installation via Steam
(no custom command used)