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Mafia: The Old Country News

2025

August 15

Mafia: The Old Country will reintroduce Free Ride Mode, potentially expanding its offerings with activities like missions and races. According to the official Steam announcement, while no exact date is confirmed, players can anticipate the free update releasing within "the coming months."

Read more: Free Ride mode coming to Mafia: The Old Country as a free update (Steam)

August 10

Mafia: The Old Country has launched on PC and consoles, with initial data suggesting a softer debut compared to earlier titles in the franchise. Early tracking indicates performance may trail behind at least one previous Mafia game, though precise break-even projections are still premature.

Read more: Mafia: The Old Country Is Off to a Modest Start (Game Rant)

July 23

Hangar 13 has unveiled fresh gameplay footage for Mafia: The Old Country, featuring narration by Don Torrisi. The trailer highlights protagonist Enzo Favara's exploits, including knife fights, stealth assassinations, and fast-paced car pursuits as he rises through the ranks of the Torrisi crime family.

Read more: Mafia: The Old Country Gameplay Trailer Details Life as a Torrisi Mafioso (Gaming Bolt)

May 29

2K and Hangar 13, alongside Stormind Games, have shared a developer diary detailing the recreation of 1900s Sicily for Mafia: The Old Country. Utilizing historical photographs and field research, the team has crafted a believable setting for the game's linear, story-focused adventure, scheduled for a summer release.

Read more: Mafia: The Old Country 'Breaking Omerta' Dev Diary Offers a Glimpse at 1900s Sicily (Xbox Achievements)

May 11

2K has clarified that Mafia: The Old Country will not adopt an open-world structure like some of its predecessors. As stated in the official FAQ, the game is a "linear, narrative-driven" title, emphasizing storytelling over expansive exploration.

Read more: Unlike Its Predecessors, Mafia: The Old Country Won’t Be Open World (PSXtreme)

May 8

Hangar 13 has announced that Mafia: The Old Country, the series' fourth main entry, will arrive on August 8 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Nvidia GeForce Now. The game will be priced at $50.

Read more: Mafia: The Old Country release date and $50 price point confirmed (VGC)

May 3

A new teaser for Mafia: The Old Country reveals the inclusion of in-game purchases at launch, as noted by an ESRB disclaimer. While specifics are undisclosed, past Mafia games have introduced downloadable content post-release.

Read more: It Looks Like Mafia: The Old Country Will Have Microtransactions Despite Being A Single-Player Title (The Gamer)

April 11

Hangar 13 will present Mafia: The Old Country at PAX East on May 8, showcasing a new gameplay trailer and offering a behind-the-scenes perspective on the franchise.

Read more: The Team Behind Mafia: The Old Country Heads to PAX East! (2K)

2024

December 13

Hangar 13, developer of Mafia: The Old Country, advises against comparing the upcoming title to Grand Theft Auto 6, despite their shared crime theme and release proximity under the same parent company.

In an interview with IGN, game director Alex Cox and studio president Nick Baynes emphasized that The Old Country is a linear, story-driven experience akin to Mafia 1 and 2, distinct from the open-world design of Mafia 3.

Read more: Don’t Compare Mafia: The Old Country to GTA 6, Dev Says — They’re Not as Similar as You’d Think (IGN)