This guide provides a streamlined roadmap for completing the extensive collectibles in Mafia II: Definitive Edition Collection Overview
The game features two distinct types of collectibles, each requiring a different approach: Playboy Magazines (50):
These are time-sensitive and tied to specific story chapters. Wanted Posters (159):
These are available throughout the open world and can be collected at any time during the main story or free roam. Strategic Tips for Collectors Prioritize Magazines:
Unlike posters, most Playboy magazines are found inside mission-exclusive interiors. If you miss one during a chapter, you will have to restart that specific chapter from the main menu to retrieve it. The "Chapter Select" Trick:
You don’t need to finish a chapter for a collectible to save. Once you pick up an item, the game saves it immediately to your profile; you can safely quit to the menu right after. Winter vs. Summer:
Some Wanted Posters are easier to reach in the "Summer" chapters (Chapter 7 onwards) because the handling of faster cars improves, making certain jumps to rooftops more manageable. Use the In-Game Map: Definitive Edition
, collected posters are marked on your map, making it much easier to track which of the 159 you are still missing compared to the original release. Recommended Efficient Path First Playthrough: Focus entirely on the Playboy Magazines
. Keep a chapter-by-chapter checklist open to ensure you don't lock yourself out of interior locations. Post-Game Cleanup: Once the story is finished, load up Chapter 15
. This puts you in the "Summer" setting with full access to the city and high-end vehicles to hunt down the remaining Wanted Posters chapter-by-chapter breakdown of the most easily missed magazine locations?
In Empire Bay, respect is earned, but completionism is hunted. Whether you're playing the classic 2010 release or the Mafia II: Definitive Edition
, tracking down every collectible is the ultimate way to see every nook and cranny of the city.
Here is your comprehensive guide to finding all 50 Playboy Magazines and 189 Wanted Posters. The Playboy Magazines (50 Total) mafia 2 all collectibles guide
These are the most iconic collectibles in the game, each featuring authentic vintage photography. Unlike other items, these are strictly tied to story missions—if you miss one during a chapter, you’ll have to replay that specific mission from the main menu to get it. Mafia Wiki Total Count: 50 in the base game (+19 in Joe's Adventures Where to find them:
They are usually tucked away in mission-critical locations like Henry’s apartment, Joe’s coffee table, or the backrooms of warehouses during shootouts. You can view your collection in the menu or check your progress in the "Game Statistics" Achievement: Collecting all 50 unlocks the "Ladies' Man" Mafia Wiki Key Locations to Watch Joe’s Apartment Chapters 2, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15 Vito's Prison (The Yard/Laundry) The Observatory Chapter 15 The Wanted Posters (159 - 189 Total)
These posters feature the faces of the actual developers from 2K Czech. Unlike the magazines, these are scattered across the open world and can be collected at any time during free-roam segments. Mafia Wiki Original Version: 159 posters. Definitive Edition: Adds an extra 30 "New" posters, bringing the total to Where to find them:
Look on the exteriors of brick buildings, in narrow alleyways, and behind fences throughout every district of Empire Bay. Achievement: Finding the original 159 unlocks the "Card Sharp" Mafia Wiki Pro Tips for the Hunt Don’t Rush Chapter 6:
The prison segment is full of one-time-only magazines. Be sure to check the laundry room and the basketball court before finishing your sentences. Use External Maps:
Because there is no in-game map marker for collectibles, high-quality interactive maps from the Mafia Wiki or detailed IGN walkthroughs are essential for the Wanted Posters. DLC Collectibles: If you’re playing Joe's Adventures
, there are 19 additional Playboy Magazines. These can be collected at any time during the DLC’s open-world segments, unlike the main story’s mission-locked ones. Mafia Wiki chapter-by-chapter checklist
for the Playboy Magazines to ensure you don't miss any during your next mission? Collectibles in Mafia II | Mafia Wiki | Fandom
To achieve 100% completion in Mafia II (Classic) Definitive Edition , you need to track down two primary types of collectibles: Playboy Magazines Wanted Posters 1. Playboy Magazines (50 Total) Finding all 50 earns you the Ladies' Man achievement. These are chapter-specific
, meaning if you finish a chapter without grabbing its magazines, you must replay that chapter via the main menu to get them. Key Locations Highlighted Joe's coffee table; Mike Bruski's scrapyard (3-car garage).
Derek's office floor; Maria Agnello's apartment; OPA building (windowsill, guard desk, basement).
Bookstore stairs; mall rooftop shelter; Joe's apartment building (front entrance). This guide provides a streamlined roadmap for completing
Top of distillery stairs; distillery office (shelf); floor next to Henry.
Prison yard (behind bleachers/shed); laundry room (on a machine).
Harry’s Gun Shop; Joe's top floor; Vito's new apartment (table/kitchen).
Kitchen table; foundry shack (on barrel); foundry floor (near catwalk).
Maltese Falcon bar; sewer tunnel; slaughterhouse (coal room and back corner).
Hotel laundry desk; 16th floor; roof (near platform); Vito's bathroom.
Leo’s mansion (windowsill/bathroom); Eric's apartment; Joe's bed; Irish Pub.
Warehouse catwalk; loading dock alley (behind dumpster); across the courtyard.
Restaurant dining hall; opium den (on boxes); drug lab armory.
Construction site (catwalk); floor with fire; room with sniper.
Observatory (near stairs); rooftop terrace; telescope area; Falcone's death spot. magazines in Chapter 1. Joe's Adventures DLC: Contains an additional 19 magazines not required for the base game achievement. 2. Wanted Posters (159 or 189 Total) Collecting all posters earns you the Card Sharp
achievement. Unlike magazines, these can be collected at any time during free roam. Classic Version: 159 posters. Definitive Edition 189 posters (adds 30 "new" posters). The best time to hunt these is Chapter 14 I’ll focus on the base game (130 items)
after defeating Derek. You have plenty of cash for bribes and full access to the map. Use the Mafia 2 Interactive Map to track progress by district: Major Areas:
Chinatown, Little Italy, Sand Island, and Oyster Bay hold the highest density. Common Spots:
Check back alleys, behind dumpsters, and on the exterior walls of garages or apartment blocks. 3. Additional 100% Requirements
Guide :: Mafia 2: Definitive Edition - Playboy Magazine Locations
Collectibles are split into three types: Wanted Posters (50), Playboy Magazines (50), and Clandestine Radio Frequencies (30 in base game + 69 in Jimmy’s Vendetta DLC).
I’ll focus on the base game (130 items) since DLC collectibles are on separate maps.
Yes, 99. These are the most tedious collectibles. They are small, brown, and often hidden in closets, drawers, and under beds. There is no sound cue. You must be meticulous. Unlike the other two, missing a Hot Rod magazine often means restarting the chapter.
Given the length of 99 items, here is a strategic summary rather than a line-by-line list:
| Chapter | Number of Magazines | Key Areas to Loot | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Chapter 1 | 4 | War flashback church, trenches, command tent. | | Chapter 2 | 7 | Barracks, Mike’s Bar backroom, construction site offices, apartments. | | Chapter 3 | 8 | Scrap yard trailer, warehouse lockers, dock office, police station evidence room. | | Chapter 4 | 0 | No free roam – purely cinematic. | | Chapter 5 | 11 | Chinese laundry, drugstore shelves, butcher shop freezer, park benches, subway stations. | | Chapter 6 | 0 | Short mission – none. | | Chapter 7 | 12 | Vito’s apartment bedrooms, church rectory, bomb maker’s closet, hotel floors. | | Chapter 8 | 5 | The docks (nighttime) – search every fishing boat and shed. | | Chapter 9 | 14 | Construction site (every floor), warehouse (lockers and desks), dock crane control room. | | Chapter 10 | 9 | Hotel rooms (all open doors), kitchen pantry, roof maintenance closet, subway tunnels. | | Chapter 11 | 10 | Freddy’s Bar basement, warehouse office, junkyard shed, crashed car trunk. | | Chapter 12 | 6 | Freighter ship (crew quarters, mess hall, cargo hold). | | Chapter 13 | 7 | Leo’s mansion – every nightstand, bathroom cabinet, and pantry. | | Chapter 14 | 4 | Museum – gift shop, security office, display cases. | | Chapter 15 | 2 | Courthouse judge’s chamber, final parking garage office. |
The #1 Mistake: Players often skip the Chapter 7 church rectory (12 magazines) or the Chapter 9 construction site top floor (7 magazines). These chapters are notoriously missable.
Besides the bragging rights and the Platinum/1000G Trophy/Achievement, there are tangible in-game rewards: