Unveiling Mafia: The Old Country: A Gritty New Saga Begins Summer 2025
At The Game Awards, 2K and Hangar 13 unveiled the highly anticipated Mafia: The Old Country, an all-new narrative-driven installment in the beloved Mafia franchise. Set to launch in Summer 2025, the game offers players a gripping exploration of organized crime’s brutal origins in 1900s Sicily.
A Gritty New Saga Begins
Mafia: The Old Country introduces Enzo, a new protagonist whose rise through the ranks of Don Torrisi’s crime family is set against the backdrop of Sicily’s dangerous criminal underworld. From his beginnings as an indentured laborer in sulfur mines to his induction into the Mafia, Enzo’s journey is marked by peril, sacrifice, and ambition.
The game immerses players in a world where deadly vendettas rage, stiletto blades and lupara shotguns reign supreme, and mafiosi operate on foot, horseback, or turn-of-the-century motorcars. As Enzo swears allegiance to the Torrisi family, the story underscores the unyielding code of honor that defines the Mafia: Family Takes Sacrifice.
Authentic and Cinematic Gameplay
Designed as a linear, narrative-driven experience, Mafia: The Old Country promises a focused, graphically stunning journey that transports players into the heart of organized crime. The game features high-stakes stealth and gunplay mechanics, offering a grounded and dangerous combat system that complements its intense storytelling.
Nick Baynes, President of Hangar 13, describes the game as “a love letter to old-style, gritty Mafia stories,” with a commitment to delivering the most authentic and intense installment in the franchise’s history.
The Legacy Continues
The Mafia franchise, first launched in 2002, has sold over 35 million copies globally and earned a reputation for its immersive storytelling and world-building. With Mafia: The Old Country, Hangar 13 aims to build on this legacy, offering both long-time fans and newcomers a chance to experience the origins of the Mafia world in unprecedented depth.
Fans can wishlist Mafia: The Old Country now and stay updated by visiting mafiagame.com or following the game across major social platforms.
Mafia: The Old Country is currently rated RP – Mature by the ESRB and is a product of 2K Games and Hangar 13, subsidiaries of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
