Max Payne Mobile is a stunningly faithful port of a PC gaming legend. Seeing this run on a smartphone with such fidelity is still a bit of a shock. The 'Bullet Time' mechanic, which was revolutionary back in 2001, feels perfectly at home on mobile. Tapping that icon and watching the world slow down as you dive through a doorway is just as satisfying now as it was then.
The controls have been handled with care. Virtual joysticks are rarely perfect, but the customization options here—allowing you to move and resize every button—make it very playable. The noir atmosphere, the gritty comic-book cutscenes, and James McCaffrey’s iconic voice acting are all intact. It’s a dark, violent, and brilliantly written masterpiece that every action fan needs to experience.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 2.0Wed Oct 17 2018
Full screen support on iPhone X
General bug fixes and improvements
Max Payne, the award-winning title is now available for iOS.
A fugitive undercover cop framed for murder, hunted by cops and the mob, Max is a man with his back against the wall, fighting a battle he cannot hope to win. Max Payne is a relentless story-driven game about a man on the edge, fighting to clear his name while struggling to uncover the truth about his slain family amongst a myriad of plot-twists.
The groundbreaking original cinematic action-shooter, Max Payne introduced the concept of Bullet Time® in videogames. Through its stylish slow-motion gunplay combined with a dark and twisted story, Max Payne redefined the action-shooter genre.
Universal App:
Max Payne is supported on iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod Touch 4, iPad 1, iPad 2, the new iPad.
Features:
• Max Payne's signature slow motion gunplay, Bullet Time®
• Stunningly sharp, HD quality resolution and textures
• Retina supported resolution for the new iPad
• Gameplay tailored for touch screen devices
• Highly customizable controls
• Multiple aiming modes
• Rockstar Games Social Club integration to track stats, unlock cheats and more*
*Rockstar Games Social Club supported on the iPhone4, iPhone 4S, iPad 2 and the new iPad only. Cheats are still accessible on older devices.
For those using the "Skip to Level" cheat, we recommend that you have weapons in your inventory; as you will start a new level with your current weapon set.
Languages Supported: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian and Japanese.
Mobile Version developed by War Drum Studios
www.wardrumstudios.com
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Requires iOS 10.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Max Payne, the award-winning title is now available for iOS.
A fugitive undercover cop framed for murder, hunted by cops and the mob, Max is a man with his back against the wall, fighting a battle he cannot hope to win. Max Payne is a relentless story-driven game about a man on the edge, fighting to clear his name while struggling to uncover the truth about his slain family amongst a myriad of plot-twists.
The groundbreaking original cinematic action-shooter, Max Payne introduced the concept of Bullet Time® in videogames. Through its stylish slow-motion gunplay combined with a dark and twisted story, Max Payne redefined the action-shooter genre.
Universal App:
Max Payne is supported on iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod Touch 4, iPad 1, iPad 2, the new iPad.
Features:
• Max Payne's signature slow motion gunplay, Bullet Time®
• Stunningly sharp, HD quality resolution and textures
• Retina supported resolution for the new iPad
• Gameplay tailored for touch screen devices
• Highly customizable controls
• Multiple aiming modes
• Rockstar Games Social Club integration to track stats, unlock cheats and more*
*Rockstar Games Social Club supported on the iPhone4, iPhone 4S, iPad 2 and the new iPad only. Cheats are still accessible on older devices.
For those using the "Skip to Level" cheat, we recommend that you have weapons in your inventory; as you will start a new level with your current weapon set.
Languages Supported: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian and Japanese.
Mobile Version developed by War Drum Studios
www.wardrumstudios.com
Find out more:
www.rockstargames.com
See videos:
www.youtube.com/rockstargames
Follow us:
www.faceboook.com/rockstargames
www.twitter.com/rockstargames








Max Payne Mobile brings the original award-winning cinematic action-shooter to your fingertips. This version features the full, uncompromised story of Max Payne, a man seeking vengeance in the dark underbelly of New York. The game introduced 'Bullet Time'—the slow-motion gunplay that redefined the action genre. Optimized for mobile, it includes customizable controls, high-resolution textures, and full Social Club integration. Experience the gritty noir narrative and the revolution in slow-motion gunplay on your mobile device.
Iconic Bullet Time® gunplay
High-resolution HD graphics
Fully customizable controls
Immersive noir story
In the early levels, use pillars for cover. Trigger Bullet Time before rounding corners to take out multiple enemies before they can react.
Remedy Entertainment has confirmed it's working in tandem with Rockstar Games on the upcoming Max Payne 1 & 2 Remake.
Insider Gaming - Tue Sep 23 2025
Rockstar Games and Remedy Entertainment are still in full production on the remake of Max Payne 1 and 2.
IGN India - Sun Sep 28 2025
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Pure Xbox - Tue Sep 23 2025
Remedy Entertainment and Rockstar Games are teaming up for the Max Payne 1 & 2 Remake, with development continuing at a steady pace.
TweakTown - Wed Sep 24 2025
Work on Max Payne 1 & 2 Remake is progressing well, according to Remedy's financial report for the first half of 2025.
eTeknix - Tue Sep 23 2025
Aside from the Max Payne remakes and GTA 6 studio Rockstar Games is working on multiple other projects, according to owner Take-Two.
MSN - Wed Sep 24 2025
Remedy and Rockstar are collaborating on a remake of Max Payne and Max Payne 2, to be released on modern consoles and PC.
gamesbeat.com - Fri Aug 29 2025
Max Payne Mobile's Social Club stats cover nearly every aspect of the game including how many kills you've racked up, your best times in Hard...
Rockstar Games - Fri Jun 29 2012
I was sitting at work today like the diligent employee that I am, and I got a Discord notification where the only thing I could see was the...
GameTyrant - Sun May 29 2022
Rockstar Games, close to launch with Max Payne 3, has announced its intention to bring the original classic to mobile devices.
GamesIndustry.biz - Tue May 29 2012
Go to the options menu to adjust the sensitivity of the aim assist. Finding the right balance is crucial for high-speed shootouts.
Yes, Max Payne Mobile supports various MFi and Bluetooth controllers for a console-like experience.