- Hangar 13 has released new gameplay for Mafia: The Old Country, which provides an extended look at its combat, environments, and more.
- The title represents a return to the series' linear roots and will be released on August 8, 2025.
- The Old Country is priced at $50, which reflects its tighter, narrative-driven approach.
Hangar 13, custodians of the beloved Mafia franchise, have revealed a brand-new gameplay trailer for Mafia: The Old Country. Scheduled to release on August 8th, the latest trailer provided an extended look at the title’s grounded, turn-of-the-century setting, alongside glimpses at its gritty combat system.
As stated after the game’s initial reveal, The Old Country marks a return to the series’ rustic roots, complete with a Sicilian setting from the early 1900s. Players fill the shoes of Enzo Favara, a fresh-faced Picciotto eager to climb up the ranks of the Cosa Nostra. Enzo carries out jobs in the service of Don Torrisi, in what appears to be a classic mob tale of honor, loyalty, and possibly, revenge.
The gameplay trailer showed off the upcoming title’s rural Italian locales outfitted with dirt roads, small villages, and pastoral scenery. Of course, you’ll spend most of your time disturbing the serenity, as you’ll be chasing down enemies on horseback, rummaging through ancient cisterns, and sparking high-octane pursuits in early 20th-century motorcars. The game’s general aesthetic goes hand-in-hand with its focus on being an origin story for the titular mafia.
As for the combat, it appears to align with previous entries in the franchise. There’s an emphasis on over-the-shoulder, third-person combat, using small-caliber arms such as pistols and classic Double-Barrel Shotguns for an extra helping of firepower. On the other hand, melee combat looks to have received an upgrade. Enzo can use his trusty stiletto blade to dispatch enemies by sneaking up behind them, or hurl it in their direction as if it were a Call of Duty lobby. Combat scenarios can also occur during horseback sequences, adding a bit more variety to the gameplay formula.
A press release with crucial details accompanied the brand-new trailer. Chief among them was the announcement that The Old Country is not an open-world game, further underlining the series’ return to its narrative-driven roots. To this effect, Hangar 13 President Nick Baynes stated:
“Mafia: The Old Country is a focused, linear experience that combines quality storytelling, authentic era immersion, and a refined take on the familiar Mafia gameplay.”
Another important detail comes via this quote from 2K President David Ismailer, “We think there’s a large audience for compelling stories that don’t require massive time commitments.” He added that the title “can easily complement the other more persistent games our players also love and engage with on a more consistent basis.” When coupled with The Old Country’s $50 price tag, signs point towards the game being a little light on the runtime front, possibly around 9-10 hours like the first two games in the franchise.
This isn’t a bad thing, of course. Ditching open-world bloat in favor of a tighter, linear narrative is an approach more games should consider adopting. But we’ll have to wait and see how Mafia: The Old Country fares when it arrives in August 2025.
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