Mafia: The Old Country is the newest game in the popular Mafia series, coming out on August 8, 2025. This game takes players back to the early 1900s in Sicily, Italy, to explore the start of organized crime. Made by Hangar 13 and published by 2K, it’s a prequel to the first Mafia game. Here’s everything you need to know about the return of this gangster franchise.
What Is Mafia: The Old Country?
Mafia: The Old Country is an action-adventure game where you play as Enzo Favara, a young man who grew up working hard in Sicily’s sulfur mines. After a tough childhood, Enzo joins the Torrisi crime family to find a better life. The game shows his journey through a dangerous world of crime, with fights, secrets, and tough choices. It’s designed to feel like a movie, with a strong story and beautiful settings.
Unlike some past Mafia games with big open worlds, this one follows a straight path with a focus on the story. You’ll travel on horseback or in old cars, fight with knives and guns, and meet new characters in a world full of betrayal and loyalty.
Release Date and Where to Play
The game will launch on August 8, 2025. You can play it on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Steam. Pre-orders are open now on these platforms, so you can reserve your copy early.
Story and Setting
Set in the 1900s in the fictional town of San Celeste, Sicily, the game looks at how the Mafia began. Sicily’s countryside and city streets are full of danger, with rival families fighting for power. Enzo’s story is about rising from a hard life to become part of the criminal world, facing challenges like family feuds and personal risks. The game uses Unreal Engine 5 to make the landscapes and buildings look real and detailed.
Gameplay
You’ll control Enzo in a third-person view, moving through the story step by step. The game includes:
- Fighting: Use knives, shotguns, and other old weapons from that time. You can fight up close or from a distance.
- Travel: Ride horses or drive early cars to get around.
- Stealth: Sneak past enemies or plan quiet attacks.
- The focus is on the story, not exploring a huge open world like in Mafia III.
Editions and Price
There are two versions to choose from:
- Standard Edition: Costs $49.99 and includes the basic game. Pre-ordering gives you the Soldato Pack with extra outfits and a small item to help early on.
- Deluxe Edition: Costs $59.99 and adds more bonus items like extra clothes and a special pack.
Both are cheaper than many new games, which often cost $70 or more, making it a good deal for fans.
Special Features
- Sicilian Voice Acting: The game uses the Sicilian language for voices to match the setting, with subtitles in Italian and other languages like English, French, and Spanish.
- Bonuses: Sign up for a 2K account to get a special shotgun in the game. Pre-order rewards also unlock items for other Mafia games.
- System Needs: For PC, you’ll need at least a strong processor like an AMD Ryzen 7 2700X or Intel Core i7-9700K, 16GB of memory, and a good graphics card like an AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or NVIDIA RTX 2070.
Why It’s Exciting
After Mafia III in 2016 and the remake of the first game in 2020, fans have waited a long time for a new story. This game goes back to the series’ roots with a strong focus on storytelling, like the first two games. The 1900s Sicily setting is new and offers a chance to see how the Mafia started, with horses and old cars adding a fresh feel. Many hope it will bring back the magic of the early Mafia games.
How to Get Ready
- Pre-order: Reserve your copy on Steam, PlayStation Store, or Microsoft Store.
- Watch Trailers: Check out the teaser from Gamescom 2024 or the gameplay trailer from May 2025 for a preview.
- Learn More: Visit mafiagame.com or follow the game on social media for updates.
Mafia: The Old Country is set to be a big return for the franchise. With its story of Enzo’s rise, beautiful Sicilian setting, and affordable price, it’s a game many are excited to play. Mark your calendar for August 8, 2025, and get ready to step into the world of early organized crime!