Following on from the previous set of downloadable content (DLC) for Mafia II, 2K Games has announced that a new story-based adventure for the mobster-themed game will be released later this year for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.

Somewhat lamely called “Joe’s Adventures,” this DLC will follow the adventures of Joe Barbaro, childhood best-friend of the game’s main protagonist, Vito Scaletta.

Joe’s Adventures takes place during the years that Vito is in prison (spoiler alert, I guess) in the full game, and puts you in control of the “impulsive and unpredictable” Joe as he discovers why Vito was really sent to the slammer, and uncovers some truths behind the Clemente family:

“The game add-on extends the original narrative of Mafia II by combining a dramatic storyline with intense arcade-style gameplay that opens up several new areas in Empire Bay and items for players to get their hands dirty with.”

Here’s hoping!

You can read through El33tonline’s review of Mafia II to see what we thought of the game while we wait for price and date details for the new DLC.