One of the most surprising announcements from Gamescom 2024’s Opening Night Live is the announcement of Mafia: The Old Country. While a new Mafia game was it was rumored For quite some time, it was not officially announced what it could be. Today, 2K and Hanger 13 officially revealed the new title that will be released in 2025 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam.
More details about this upcoming game will be revealed in December 2024, possibly when they release news about the official 2025 release date or show off gameplay.
Mafia: The Old Country has been announced with the game set against the backdrop of stunning 1900s Sicily. In this game, you’ll discover the origins of organized crime as you unravel a gritty mafia story about the brutal underworld of Sicily. You’ll have to fight for survival in a dangerous and punishing era, with action brought to life with authentic realism and detailed storytelling.
This takes the Mafia franchise to a completely different part of the world, with previous games in the series set in various time periods across America.
“In the first three entries in the Mafia franchise, we introduced players to the world of the Mafia through brutal stories set across different eras. In Mafia: The Old Country, we’re going back to the roots of what fans love about the franchise, creating a deep, linear narrative with that classic mob movie feel, visiting a stunning new setting, and delivering it all in a compact, focused package that’s perfect for fans of immersive experiences,” said Nick Baynes, President of Hangar 13.
Mafia was initially launched as a franchise, with the landmark game released in 2002. Since then, the Mafia franchise has taken off, selling over 34 million copies across consoles and PCs. The games have been highly rated by critics and fans alike, with particular praise for the rich narrative development, the acting performances, and the great attention to detail in ensuring the game is period-appropriate.
If this game has piqued your interest and you want to explore the Mafia franchise, now is the perfect time. All released Mafia games are available on Steam until September 2.
So far, Gamescom 2024 has been shaping up to be a big event for 2K. Tonight, on the first big day of the Gamescom convention in Germany, they announced Mafia: The Old Country and Borderlands 4, and gave fans a release date for Civilization 7.