Mafia: The Old Country is taking the franchise back to its roots-literally.
Set in 1900 Sicily, this gritty prequel revives the essence of the original Mafia experience, leaving behind the open-world ambitions of Mafia III in favor of a tightly woven, narrative-driven action-adventure.
Developed by Hangar 13 in collaboration with Sicilian-based studio Stormind Games, this new entry promises a raw and immersive journey through the fictional town of San Celeste, featuring authentic architecture, dialects, and atmosphere. The protagonist, Enzo Favara, is a young man escaping the brutal life of sulfur mining. Now recruited by the rising Torrisi crime family, he must fight, bleed, and survive in a world teeming with danger and betrayal.
Unlike previous titles, Mafia: The Old Country is completely linear. There’s no sprawling city to roam freely-just handcrafted levels that drive the story forward. But don’t mistake that for a passive experience. From up-close knife fights to intense cover-based gunplay, combat is brutal and resource management is key. Enzo can sneak past enemies or silently eliminate them, and each decision impacts survival.
The game uses Unreal Engine 5, marking a technical leap from previous entries
. This shift powers lush environments-vineyards, crypts, opera houses-and dynamic travel segments via horses or vintage cars, some with explosive chase sequences. Hangar 13 is dialing up the cinematic feel while ensuring the gameplay remains visceral and varied.
Set to launch on August 8, 2025, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S|X, the game will be available at $49.99 for the Standard Edition. The $59.99 Deluxe Edition includes a digital art book, original soundtrack, and exclusive in-game gear like the “Lupara Speciale” shotgun, “Immortale” charm, and the slick “Cosimo” limousine.
Pre-order bonuses (Soldato Pack) sweeten the deal with items like the “Tesoro” horse and “Scannaturi Speciale” knife, giving fans a solid reason to commit early.
System requirements are steep, with the recommended setup suggesting a Ryzen 7 5800X or i7-12700K, 32GB RAM, and a powerful GPU like the RTX 3080 Ti. So yes, you’ll need a beast of a rig to experience Sicily at its finest.
With no multiplayer distractions, Mafia: The Old Country is shaping up to be a focused, brutal, and beautiful return to form. For fans longing for the cinematic tension and personal storytelling of the first two games, this might just be the sequel they’ve been waiting decades for.
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