There are still a few months left, but we are already excited. Mafia: The Old Country, the new installment of the acclaimed video game series, will be released in the summer of 2025, according to the trailer revealed during The Game Awards 2024. Developed by Hangar 13, the game will be available for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, and promises to offer a narrative-focused action-adventure experience, unlike the open world of Mafia 3.
The Origin of Mafia
This title acts as a prequel to the original trilogy and will be set in Sicily during the 1900s, exploring the origins of organized crime. The recent trailer, titled The Initiation, introduces a new recruit being integrated into a crime family, as well as showcasing the combat system based on firearms and knives, along with an exciting vehicle chase in an old car.
Hangar 13 is committed to providing an authentic experience, with fully localized Sicilian voice, which reinforces the focus on historical fidelity and detail that fans expect from the series. The president of Hangar 13, Nick Baynes, mentions that the game will return to the roots of what followers love most about the franchise, with a more linear narrative focus than in previous installments.
The release schedule for Mafia: The Old Country coincides with the expected release window for GTA 6 in the fall of 2025, suggesting strong confidence from 2K Games in this project. With the release of trailers offering both narrative context and gameplay, interest in this new chapter of the saga continues to grow.
As we approach the release date, more information about the game is expected to be revealed, including a possible announcement of a specific date. Until then, fans have much to discover in the Mafia saga, which continues to attract both new players and veterans of the series.