Mafia: The Old Country is an action-adventure game developed by Hangar 13 and published by 2K. It is a prequel to the original 2002 game and the fourth main installment in the Mafia series. The game is scheduled to be released on August 8, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S.
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History and atmosphere
Set in the early 1900s in the fictional town of San Celeste, Sicily, players take on the role of Enzo Favara, a young man raised in harsh conditions who seeks a better life by joining the Torrizi crime family. The story follows Enzo's rise to the criminal underworld and lays the foundation for the organized crime that has been familiar from previous games in the series.
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Gameplay and mechanics
Unlike the previous part, Mafia III, which was open-world, Mafia: The Old Country offers a linear, story-driven experience. The game focuses on cinematic presentation, with carefully constructed missions and cutscenes that highlight the dramatic narrative. The gameplay includes a variety of activities, such as horse chases, knife fights, and other elements specific to the period and setting.
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Visual and sound improvements
Powered by Unreal Engine 5, the game features stunning graphics with realistic lighting, detailed environments, and smooth animations. The sound design has also been revamped, including 3D audio for a deeper immersion into the game’s atmosphere. The game will be voiced in multiple languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, Czech, and Russian, with Sicilian dialect dubbing for added authenticity.
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Minimum system requirements (PC)
Operating system: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X or Intel Core i7-9700K
RAM: 16 GB
Video card: AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or NVIDIA RTX 2070
DirectX: Version 12
Free space: 55 GB (SSD recommended)
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Mafia: The Old Country returns the series to its roots, offering deep, story-driven gameplay with impressive visual and audio presentation. With its focused story and attention to detail, the game is one of the most anticipated titles of 2025.
