At Gamescom 2024, a new mafia game set in early 20th century Sicily was announced.
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2K Games and Hangar 13 presented a surprise Mafia: The Old Countrya prequel to the bestselling trilogy of games, set in San Celeste, Sicily, and exploring the origins of organized crime.
The Old Country was highlighted with a stunning in-engine cinematic trailer that reflected Hangar 13’s impressive attention to detail and high image quality, and although the footage was pre-rendered, it gives us a tantalizing first glimpse of the finished game’s cutscenes.
“In the first three parts of the Mafia series, we introduced players to the world of the mafia through brutal stories from different eras,” said Nick Baynes, President of Hangar 13.
“With Mafia: The Old Country, we’re going back to the roots of what fans love about the series. We’re creating a deep, linear narrative with the classic feel of a mafia movie, visiting a stunning new setting, and delivering it all in a compact, focused package that’s perfect for fans of immersive experiences.”
A few screenshots of Mafia: The Old Country have also been released. These could be snippets from the trailer or pre-rendered in-engine footage, but they may also reflect what the game could look like – at least on high-end PCs.
The Old Country is set to release sometime in 2025, and Hangar 13 plans to reveal more information during a special presentation in December, possibly during The Game Awards.
Explore the origins of organized crime with a gritty mafia story set in the brutal underworld of 20th century Sicily. Fight for survival in this dangerous and ruthless era, with action brought to life by the authentic realism and deep storytelling that the critically acclaimed Mafia series is known for.
