Mafia: The Old Country, the next chapter in the acclaimed Mafia series, is scheduled to launch in 2025. Stay updated with the latest news and developments about the game right here.
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Mafia: The Old Country News
2025
August 15
⚫︎ Mafia: The Old Country will reintroduce Free Ride Mode, potentially expanding it with new missions, races, and other gameplay activities. While Steam's official announcement confirmed the free update, it did not provide a specific release date, only stating players can expect it "in the coming months."
Read more: Free Ride mode coming to Mafia: The Old Country as a free update (Steam)
August 10
⚫︎ Mafia: The Old Country is now available on PC and consoles, though early performance data suggests a somewhat slower launch compared to previous series entries. It's still premature for precise break-even projections, but initial tracking indicates it may be underperforming relative to at least one earlier Mafia title.
Read more: Mafia: The Old Country Is Off to a Modest Start (Game Rant)
July 23
⚫︎ Hangar 13 has unveiled new Mafia: The Old Country gameplay. Narrated by Don Torrisi, the trailer follows protagonist Enzo Favara as he carries out knife fights, stealth assassinations, and high-speed pursuits as a new recruit in the Torrisi crime family.
Read more: Mafia: The Old Country Gameplay Trailer Details Life as a Torrisi Mafioso (Gaming Bolt)
May 29
⚫︎ 2K and Hangar 13, partnering with Stormind Games, have shared a new developer diary for Mafia: The Old Country, exploring the recreation of early 1900s Sicily. The team utilized historical photographs and on-location research to build an authentic setting for the game's linear, story-focused experience, which is set to launch this summer.
Read more: Mafia: The Old Country 'Breaking Omerta' Dev Diary Offers a Glimpse at 1900s Sicily (Xbox Achievements)
May 11
⚫︎ 2K has officially confirmed Mafia: The Old Country will not adopt an open-world structure like some of its predecessors. Per the official FAQ, the game is designed as a "linear, narrative-driven" adventure, emphasizing story over a vast, explorable world.
Read more: Unlike Its Predecessors, Mafia: The Old Country Won’t Be Open World (PSXtreme)
May 8
⚫︎ Hangar 13 has announced Mafia: The Old Country, the fourth mainline series entry, will release on August 8 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Nvidia GeForce Now. The game will be priced at $50.
Read more: Mafia: The Old Country release date and $50 price point confirmed (VGC)
May 3
⚫︎ A new Mafia: The Old Country teaser, bearing an ESRB "In-Game Purchases" notice, confirms the title will include microtransactions at launch. The specifics of these purchases are not yet known, though past Mafia games have featured post-release DLC.
Read more: It Looks Like Mafia: The Old Country Will Have Microtransactions Despite Being A Single-Player Title (The Gamer)
April 11
⚫︎ Hangar 13 is set to present Mafia: The Old Country at PAX East on May 8. Attendees can expect a fresh gameplay trailer and behind-the-scenes insights into the franchise.
Read more: The Team Behind Mafia: The Old Country Heads to PAX East! (2K)
2024
December 13
⚫︎ Hangar 13, the developer of Mafia: The Old Country, has requested that the upcoming title not be directly compared to Grand Theft Auto 6. Despite both games centering on crime and sharing a parent company with closely timed releases, the studio emphasizes they are distinct experiences.
In an interview with IGN, game director Alex Cox and studio head Nick Baynes clarified that The Old Country is not an open-world game. Instead, they described it as a "linear, narrative-driven" adventure, drawing closer inspiration from Mafia 1 and 2 than the open-world design of Mafia 3.
Read more: Don’t Compare Mafia: The Old Country to GTA 6, Dev Says — They’re Not as Similar as You’d Think (IGN)
