Mafia: The Old Country now has a release date. and has cleared up several unknowns for its fans. 2K Games and Hangar 13 have revealed all the details of this installment, opting for a distinctive offering that departs from what has been seen in previous titles in the franchise.
On this occasion, The saga moves away from the open world structure typical of previous installments, opting for a linear and more contained narrative experience. This approach, according to its creators, responds to the demand of players looking for intense stories without having to invest a large number of hours.
A trip to Sicily in 1900
The official launch is scheduled for August 8, 2025. and will arrive on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, both in digital and (probably) physical format. The action takes place in Sicily at the beginning of the XNUMXth century, a period in which the young Enzo Favara makes his way into the criminal organization led by Don Torrisi. The proposal emphasizes the historical setting, the narrative and the crudeness of the origins of the mafia, opting for a detailed staging and cinematic development.
In the words of Nick Baynes, president of Hangar 13, the title is betting on "a raw, realistic and emotional story", focused on the personal evolution of the protagonist. The player is immersed in a world of loyalties, betrayals and codes of honor., all of it captured with meticulous care in each setting and scene.
Structure, mechanics and new gameplay features
Mafia: The Old Country will not be open world, breaking with some of the expectations created by previous installments. Instead, the experience unfolds linearly, relying on sequential missions and a directed narrative, allowing the story to gain momentum and momentum. The game combines hand-to-hand combat, gunfights, chases with classic vehicles and horseback riding., all integrated into a faithful recreation of the period.
The development of the action and the setting have been reinforced thanks to the use of Unreal Engine 5, which translates into more detailed settings, expressive characters and an immersive atmosphere. The entire graphic and sound section seeks to reinforce the immersion in the Mafia Sicily of the beginning of the last century..
Editions, prices and reservations
One of the data that has attracted the most attention is the price of the game, 49,99 euros for the Standard Edition, a lower figure than is typical for recent AAA releases. This decision, 2K explains, is due to the more compact and linear approach to the experience. The Deluxe Edition will be available for 59,99 euros and will include extras such as weapons, costumes, exclusive vehicles, the original score in digital format, and an art book with previously unreleased material.
Those who reserve any edition will receive the Soldier Pack, an incentive that includes specific outfits, weapons and an exclusive horse, as well as other accessories to personalize the experience.
The franchise Mafia It has already sold over 38 million copies since 2002, establishing itself as one of the benchmarks of the genre. This new installment, according to its creators, insists on returning to the saga's roots and prioritizing narrative over map size or the number of side missions. The developer panel held at PAX East provided additional details about the creative process, with special emphasis on the care put into both the script and the visual development.
Thus, Mafia: The Old Country is a return to classic, well-executed narratives., avoiding the sprawl of current open worlds and carefully curating every detail of a setting as iconic as early 20th-century Sicily's Mafia era. Players will soon be able to see if this game lives up to expectations and becomes one of the flagship narrative titles for this generation.
