2K Games and Hangar 13 have dropped a bombshell at Gamescom 2024, revealing their next Mafia title, Mafia: The Old Country. The new instalment is set to release in 2025, with a more in-depth look at the game in December this year. Taking the series back to its roots and exploring the beloved Mafia lore, Mafia: The Old Country is set to take place during the inception of the Mob in Sicily, Italy. The game will be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
The Mafia Series
The Mafia games are a series of Action-Adventure games in which players are thrust deep into the dark underbelly of Paradise in gruesome tales of the Mafia world. The franchise began in 2002 with Mafia 1, followed by two sequels and a 2020 remake of the original game. Mafia games are known for their Period settings, with each iteration set in a new location fictionally based on authentic American cities like Chicago, New York, and New Orleans.
The first two Mafia games were well received due to their unique gameplay and story, which offered something different to the players. However, Hangar 13 dropped the ball with their third game, Mafia 3. Hailed for its Voice Acting, story, and soundtrack, it received negative reviews from fans due to the many glitches and repetitive gameplay loops of its missions and open world.
Mafia: The Old Country
The teaser for Mafia: The Old Country is a cinematic rendered in the game engine was short and subtle, with background narration showing a glimpse of the setting and the vibe of the game, being very gritty and taking on a more narrative-based approach. Nick Bayne, President of Hangar 13, shared his enthusiasm for the series and took it back to its roots. He mentioned that after exploring different periods of organized crime in the first three Mafia games, Mafia: The Old Country will transport players back to the roots of the mob. With a new setting, the game is designed to deliver a deep, narrative-driven experience. Baynes is confident it will expand on the series’ strengths while introducing fresh and captivating elements for fans of immersive storytelling.
What can we expect?
2K and Hangar 13 with Mafia: The Old Country seems to have taken the right approach with their next iteration of the series as long-time fans of the series were lining up for the next title to be entirely in bed with the Mafia lore and now that next game is set to take place during the origins of the Mafia from its birthplace, gamers are in for a treat and the setting of Sicily, Italy is one of the most unique settings for any game. But we will have to wait till December to get a more in-depth look at the game and more news about the title. Mafia: The Old Country is set to release in 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. You can add Mafia: The Old Country to your wish list today on Driffle.
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