Mafia: The Old Country Release: Everything We Know About the Gangster Prequel

Every time you think you’re out, they pull you back in. That’s right, it’s time to dust off your Italian suits and reload your sawed-off shotgun because Mafia: The Old Country is about to make you an offer you can’t refuse.

The Mafia: The Old Country announcement took everyone by surprise when it showed up at Gamescom 2024, but certainly not in a bad way. This gangster franchise was once thought of as a Grand Theft Auto knock-off but has grown to form an identity all its own.

Most of us had given up hope for the series returning after the last game, while some held out hope for Mafia 4 news. Instead, developer Deck 13 has ditched the numbering scheme and is taking the series back to its roots.

For all the Mafia: The Old Country news, rumors, features, trailers, release window, and more, look no further.

Table of Contents Table of Contents

1. Key Takeaways
2. What Is Mafia: The Old Country?
3. Expected Mafia: The Old Country Release Date
4. Mafia: The Old Country Pre-orders
5. Expected Mafia: The Old Country Price
6. Mafia: The Old Country Platforms
7. Mafia: The Old Country Trailers
8. Latest Mafia: The Old Country News
9. The Bottom Line
10. FAQs
11. References

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Table of Contents

1. Key Takeaways
2. What Is Mafia: The Old Country?
3. Expected Mafia: The Old Country Release Date
Show Full Guide
4. Mafia: The Old Country Pre-orders
5. Expected Mafia: The Old Country Price
6. Mafia: The Old Country Platforms
7. Mafia: The Old Country Trailers
8. Latest Mafia: The Old Country News
9. The Bottom Line
10. FAQs
11. References

What Is Mafia: The Old Country?

Mafia: The Old Country is effectively the Mafia 4 game we never got. The studio likely decided to forgo the original naming convention and instead add a subtitle because this game will be a prequel.

Ditching the American setting used in the first three games, we will “Uncover the origins of organized crime in Mafia: The Old Country, a gritty mob story set in the brutal underworld of 1900s Sicily.”

Further details state that the game will be faithful to what fans loved about the original games and deliver a deep drama with a “linear narrative with that classic mob movie feeling, visiting a stunning new setting, and delivering it all in a tight, focused package perfect for fans of immersive experiences.”

Most of that is somewhat vague regarding what Mafia: The Old Country gameplay will be like, but it does sound quite different from the direction the series had taken.

The developers put some meat on the bones with the second trailer release and updates to the game’s Steam page. The protagonist is Enzo Favara, who will join the Cosa Nostra and try to prove his worth and absolute loyalty.

Enzo’s backstory is a brutal childhood of indentured labor in Sicily’s sulfur mines. In what is described as a “twist of fate,” Enzo has the opportunity to join Don Torrisi’s crime family to make a better life.

Each Mafia game has been an open-world sandbox experience, somewhat like a GTA title. The main difference is the time periods of the 1930s, 1940s, and 1960s for the first three games, respectively. While the main story focused on crafting a compelling mobster adventure, there were side activities and optional things to do.

While it doesn’t outright say that Mafia: The Old Country won’t be open-world, the phrasing of things like a linear narrative and tight package may imply a more level-based game or a much smaller hub rather than a sprawling open world.

We expect the Mafia: The Old Country gameplay to stick to the traditional third-person style, with weapons and locations authentic to the new time and setting.

Expected Mafia: The Old Country Release Date

The Mafia: The Old Country teaser didn’t share any release date details. However, the second trailer, released in December 2024, ended with a “Coming Summer 2025” reveal.

Initially, all that was known about the Mafia: The Old Country release window was it would be released sometime in 2025. The breadcrumbs from the official press release then narrowed this to publisher Take-Two’s Fiscal Year 2026. For those who don’t track Take-Two’s fiscal years, this placed the release between April 1 and December 31, 2025.

Thankfully, following the December release of the second trailer, titled “The Initiation,” we can now circle Summer 2025 as the release window.

This is a slightly earlier release than fans have become accustomed to, as Mafia: Definitive Edition dropped in September 2020, and Mafia 3 was released in October 2016.

Mafia: The Old Country Pre-orders

Sadly, Mafia: The Old Country pre-orders are not available yet. Typically, games don’t announce pre-order information until they have a firm release date. This means we could wait until the early months of 2025 for anything concrete before we can put any money down.

If you want to be informed when any Mafia: The Old Country news regarding pre-orders is released, you can wishlist the game on PlayStation, Xbox, or PC via Steam through the game’s official website.

Expected Mafia: The Old Country Price

There’s no indication that Mafia: The Old Country price will be anything less than the current industry standard of $70. The last installment in the franchise, Mafia: Definitive Edition, debuted at $40 with its ground-up remake. There’s a possibility the fourth game will follow suit, but given that was four years ago, it does seem unlikely.

Coming from 2K, which publishes other hit series like Borderlands, Civilization, and all the 2K sports series, we expect at least two or three versions of this Mafia 4 game at different price points. As soon as official pricing and version details are released, we will be sure to update you.

Mafia: The Old Country Platforms

One of the few solid Mafia: The Old Country details we did get from the first trailer was what platforms the game would be releasing on.

Mafia: The Old Country confirmed platforms are PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam. This makes it a current-gen exclusive, ruling out the PS4, Xbox One, or Nintendo Switch. Considering the age of those systems, however, it’s not entirely surprising.

The Nintendo Switch 2 could be a possible fourth platform; however, that will all depend on how demanding the game ends up being and how powerful this console is. Mafia: Definitive Edition was quite the looker even by 2020 standards on the Illusion Engine, and current rumors suggest that Mafia: The Old Country could be utilizing Unreal Engine 5 (via Gaming Bible), which would push the visual spectacle much further.

Mafia: The Old Country Trailers

The Mafia: The Old Country announcement is short and sweet, but it did at least set the record straight that this isn’t specifically a Mafia 4 trailer.

The trailer is said to be captured in-engine but doesn’t show any real gameplay. This implies the game targets graphics on this level, though it likely won’t look this good when you’re playing it.

The camera pans around an Italian home with admittedly cliche mafia iconography, such as a sawed-off shotgun, a bottle of wine and grapes, and a knife stuck into a desk. A man with a thick Italian accent narrates the mafia’s tenants before asking “you” if you are willing to fully dedicate yourself to the family.

The final shot takes us outside to reveal the new setting for the game, Sicily, as we get the title drop.

With the scene partly set, the second trailer, titled “The Initiation,” reveals the protagonist and some key characters. More extensive in-game renders are utilized to really flesh out the world the game is set within.

The classic themes of family and betrayal are present and correct. The protagonist later revealed to be Enzo Favara, is asked if he wishes to commit his life to the family. He then must repeat an oath pledging his loyalty. The trailer ends with Enzo being welcomed into the family by Don Torrisi. As the game’s Steam page outlines, this code of honor sets Enzo on a path of power and hardship.

Latest Mafia: The Old Country News

Having recently released the second trailer, Mafia: The Old Country news has picked up.

The setting is the underworld of 1900s Sicily, and the story uncovers the origins of organized crime. As Enzo Favara, you must fight to survive and prove your worth to the Torrisi family. It is described as an immersive third-person action adventure. It promises more of the realism the series is known for, along with the cinematic storytelling and visuals.

An interesting nugget on the official Mafia Game X (formerly Twitter) account revealed that Mafia: The Old Country features language options. “Authenticity is at the heart of the Mafia franchise, and Mafia: The Old Country will offer voice acting in Sicilian, in line with the game’s setting in 1900s Sicily. Italian language localization will be available for both in-game UI and via subtitles.”

That’s a fantastic touch that allows people to feel fully immersed in the game’s time period and location. It sounds as though this latest entry into the franchise could be a more sophisticated take on a series that fans have loved for decades. If Hanger 13 can pull it off, then we could have the makings of one of the best crime open-world games yet.

The Bottom Line

A prequel taking us back to the start has a ton of potential and, if done right, could rank among the best in the long-running franchise’s history.

More detailed Mafia: The Old Country rumors and speculation are in short supply. However, based on the trailers and some developer information, it all sounds incredibly promising. It’s been over eight years since the trilogy ended and over four years since the first game was remastered, so fans have been waiting patiently for something new.

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