If you also use the ThirteenAG Widescreen Fix, it also comes with a d3d8.dll .

: Similar to Mafia 1, using WineD3D can help. Extract the d3d9.dll , libwine.dll , and wined3d.dll into the game's /pc folder. Quick Fix Check Tool Required dgVoodoo D3D8.dll (from dgVoodoo) Shadow flickering in Mafia 1 WineD3D d3d8.dll or d3d9.dll General rendering glitches in both games Compatibility Windows Settings Black artifacting in Mafia 2

If you are experiencing black shadow glitches or "shades" across the map in the classic version of Mafia II :

: Get the latest version from the dgVoodoo official site. Install dgVoodoo files : Open the MS/x86 folder inside the downloaded dgVoodoo zip. Copy D3D8.dll to your main Mafia installation folder.

Uncheck the so it doesn't appear in-game. Click Apply and OK . Widescreen Fix Conflict (Optional) :