Mafia III Faster Baby is the first story expansion released for Mafia III, taking Lincoln Clay outside New Bordeaux and into the rural environment of Sinclair Parish. Developed by Hangar 13 and published by 2K Games, the DLC shifts the game's focus toward Hollywood-style vehicle chases, stunt jumps, and a standalone criminal enterprise.
The expansion is included automatically as part of Mafia III: Definitive Edition and becomes accessible in the campaign once players finish the main story mission "Sit Down."
Story Campaign: The Battle for Sinclair Parish
The narrative centers on Sinclair Parish, a rural township located west of Bayou Fantom that operates as a corrupt sundown county under the control of Sheriff Walter "Slim" Beaumont. Beaumont enforces white supremacy and brutalizes local activists with legal impunity. When civil rights investigator Ezekiel Dandridge is murdered while gathering testimony for a federal civil rights case, Charles Laveau ("The Voice") calls upon Lincoln Clay to step in.
Lincoln partners with Charles's daughter, Roxy Laveau, to recover the stolen evidence dossier from the local sheriff's department. Throughout the campaign, Lincoln and Roxy also work alongside Mitch "MJ" Decosta, a wounded Vietnam veteran who runs a secluded grow house. The main mission arc escalates from stealthily infiltrating the sheriff's station to public car chases designed to draw police attention away from endangered witnesses. The story culminates in an assault on Beaumont's forces and a vehicle pursuit, resulting in the sheriff being captured alive to face federal trial.
Expanded Driving Mechanics and Vehicle Combat
Faster, Baby! introduces several new combat and driving systems designed to address criticisms of the base game's pacing:
- Slow-Motion Driving: Players can trigger a bullet-time focus ability while behind the wheel, making sharp cornering, precision maneuvers, and tight weaves through roadblocks significantly easier.
- Drive-By Explosives: Lincoln can throw grenades and proximity mines directly from vehicle windows at pursuing police cars.
- Environmental Roadblocks: Players can shoot highlighted construction supplies, pipe stacks, and machinery to trigger falling obstacles that wreck enemy vehicles in pursuit.
- Stunt Jumps: Sinclair Parish features dirt mounds, wooden ramps, and billboard obstacles that activate cinematic slow-motion jump cameras when hit at high speeds.
How Long Is the DLC?
Data from community run-times and HowLongToBeat categorizes Faster, Baby! as a compact, focused experience:
| Playstyle | Estimated Completion Time |
|---|---|
| Main Story Missions | 1.5 to 2 Hours |
| Story + Optional Content | 2.5 Hours |
| 100% Completion (Max Herbalism) | 4 Hours |
The core storyline consists of linear, set-piece-heavy missions such as "Another Brother Falls" and "Ten Double-Zero." While the initial sequences feature high-energy stunt driving and scripted getaways, later objectives revert to classic Mafia III routines where Lincoln travels to designated targets to eliminate hostile groups.
The Herbalism Grow House System
After completing the narrative rescue missions, Lincoln unlocks Herbalism at MJ's farmhouse compound. This standalone management feature allows players to generate a recurring revenue stream across New Bordeaux:
- Cultivation and Strains: Players harvest base strains such as Indica and Sativa, cross-breeding them with collected seeds in the lab to create custom hybrids (like Frisco Kid) that offer varying yield speed, durability, and payout values.
- Facility Upgrades: As weed is grown and sold, profits can be reinvested across four upgrade tiers to purchase high-grade planters, advanced lighting, irrigation water systems, air conditioning, and specialized fertilizer.
- Distribution: Finished batches are sold to districts across New Bordeaux. Districts under Lincoln's control provide higher payout multipliers.
- Max Level Progression: Reaching Herbalism Level 4 unlocks the "Reefer King" operational status and awards MJ's unique van as a summonable fleet vehicle.
Weapons, Vehicles, and Gear Rewards
Completing the story missions and side activities in Faster, Baby! grants permanent rewards that transfer back to the open-world campaign in New Bordeaux:
- Lassiter Nightcrawler: Roxy Laveau’s personal sport muscle car, featuring heavy armor, custom paint, and high acceleration. It is added directly to Lincoln's vehicle delivery menu.
- Berkley Freerider: MJ's custom delivery van, unlocked through Herbalism progression.
- Silenced MK 1020: A compact, silenced submachine gun used by Roxy, made available through Lincoln's Arms Dealer service.
- Outfits: Lincoln gains access to new wardrobe selections, including "The Experience" and "Blue Genius."
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you start the Faster, Baby! DLC?
The DLC unlocks automatically once you complete the "Sit Down" story mission in the main campaign, which occurs after Lincoln recruits his three primary underbosses (Cassandra, Vito Scaletta, and Thomas Burke). A mission prompt directing you to Charles Laveau's compound in the Bayou will then appear on your map.
Is Faster, Baby! free with Mafia III: Definitive Edition?
Yes. Mafia III: Definitive Edition includes all three story DLC expansions (Faster, Baby!, Stones Unturned, and Sign of the Times) along with bonus vehicle and weapon packs without requiring a separate season pass purchase.
Can you return to Sinclair Parish after finishing the story?
Yes. Sinclair Parish remains fully open to explore after the credits roll, allowing players to revisit stunt ramps, collect hidden magazines, and finish side objectives.
