2K Games announced on April 11th that there will be a simultaneous release for all three platforms: http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/news/38023/Mafia-II-Simultaneous-Release-Announced-Screenshots
http://games.tiscali.cz/news/news.asp?id=26917
- - -2K Games announced today that Mafia II, the sequel to the award-winning classic that has sold more than 2 million units worldwide, is currently in development for simultaneous release on PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system and Games For Windows platforms.
http://games.tiscali.cz/news/news.asp?id=26917
Mafia 2 first details (7.4.2008 01:01)
* Two main heroes with completely different characters: although you'll only be able to play as Vito, the other (named Joe) will play an important part in the story, not being limited to a supporting role.
* Not a direct sequel / no story connectivity; in fact, you won't have to know the first game.
* Extensive car damage, with physical destruction model supposedly even more detailed and prettier than the one from the acclaimed Burnout Paradise (according to the journalists at press presentation) with damaged car body, broken glass or exploding gas tanks.
* Not only you'll have to stop at gas stations for refueling your car, but you'll also be able to undergo a car wash and hence get rid of all the dust that your car has been picking.
* Money important for shopping (new clothes to get rid of pursuers) or visiting restaurants, which is where you'll have your hero strengthen up a bit by eating some (similar as in GTA San Andreas).
* Pastel colors and an art style at times reminding of BioShock.
* Confirmed the presence of Gears of War-like cover system, as suggested by recent screenshot.
* Story beginning shortly before the end of the World War II, which is when Vito comes back from war duty at Europe.
* Set in a fictional American city Empire City with size around 10 km2 (about twice as big as built-up area in original Lost Heaven city from the first Mafia) with tens of unique quarters, inspired mostly by San Francisco.
* Release date still wasn't specified, but the journalists are expecting the game to ship in late spring/summer 2009.