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Mafia: The Old Country is a gripping prequel set in 1900s Sicily. It narrates the rise of the Favara family’s Enzo with the Torrisi crime family. Created by Hangar 13 with Epic's Unreal Engine 5, it offers a cinematic experience. The game is set for release on August 8, 2025, for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Windows, and GeForce Now.
After a long hiatus of nine years, the Mafia franchise is rising again and returns with Mafia: The Old Country. Mafia: The Old Country was announced officially as the fourth title in the franchise during 2K's Gamescom 2024 showcase. The game takes players back to the home place of the original game years ago, circa the early 1900s.
Hangar 13, developers of Mafia III, are developing Mafia: The Old Country as a prequel to the Mafia franchise, which began in 2002. It will focus on the twisted history of organized crime.
Mafia: The Old Country will debut August 8, 2025. This will give players a jump start on their summer. It is confirmed for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Windows, and, most recently, GeForce Now. This could allow those who play via cloud gaming a way to stream it.
If you are a PC player and game via GeForce Now, it will open up the possibility of experiencing the game even if you don't have a high-end gaming rig.
Players will take on the role of Enzo Favara. He is a young Sicilian who embarks on a life of violent crime after having a rough existence as a miner in a sulfur mine. The game is set in San Celeste, a fictional Sicilian town shown in Mafia II, during the rise of fascism under Benito Mussolini.
As Enzo becomes associated with the Torrisi crime family in the game, it explores the heavy cost of power. It also examines the conflict of loyalty and survival.
Hangar 13 has put together a solid cast and development team to realize this world:
Riccardo Frascari voices Enzo Favara.
Johnny Santiago plays Don Bernardo Torrisi.
Carina Conti voices Isabella Torrisi.
The development is led by director Alex Cox.
Writers Matthew Aitken and Harry Schofield are also key players.
The focus is on making a rich, cinematic experience that acknowledges the game's legacy.
The game, unlike Mafia III, is a linear, story-driven game. It is similar to both Mafia and Mafia II. The gameplay is third-person and set in built environments. The characters and plotlines are well-developed. The game features choice-driven narratives, meaning every choice matters in the outcome. This makes each player's experience more personal.
The game is being developed with Unreal Engine 5. This is producing beautiful environments. Hangar 13 holds visuals to a high standard for historical accuracy and atmosphere. While the game includes full voice dubbing in six languages, including English and German, Italian voice acting is missing. Instead, Hangar 13 introduced the Sicilian dialect of dubbing. They explained this is "essential to the authenticity of the game."
Mafia: The Old Country is breaking the AAA price mold:
Standard Edition—$49.99
Deluxe Edition – $59.99
Everyone who pre-orders will receive the Soldato Pack. This contains a unique outfit, a custom knife, a Lupara charm, and the Tesor horse. The Deluxe Edition will additionally unlock content such as the Padrino Pack and the Gatto Nero Pack. These offer bonus items and cosmetic upgrades.
Mafia: The Old Country represents a welcome return to the narrative foundations of the franchise. The history, emotional storytelling, and a strong cast make it stand out. Mafia: The Old Country seeks to establish a new benchmark for plot-based crime adventures. For fans of the Mafia game series, it’s not an understatement to say this prequel contains nostalgia as well as a bold new chapter for the game series.
