"A Love Letter" for Fans According to Hangar 13
During PAX East 2025, 2K Games and Hangar 13 officially unveiled an extended gameplay trailer for Mafia: The Old Country, a narrative-driven prequel built on Unreal Engine 5. The game is set to launch on August 8, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with pre-orders now available.
The trailer highlights the game’s return to Mafia’s storytelling roots—featuring period-authentic environments, a gripping original soundtrack, tense stealth sequences, and visceral third-person combat. Unlike Mafia III, this entry dials back the open-world structure in favor of a more linear, cinematic narrative reminiscent of Mafia and Mafia II.
Set decades before the original game, Mafia: The Old Country places players in control of Enzo Favara, a Sicilian laborer turned mobster. The story follows his descent into organized crime as he rises through the ranks of the Torrisi crime family, offering a grounded character arc and a look at the early foundations of the Mafia universe.
Developers at Hangar 13 describe The Old Country as a “love letter” to fans of the original series, promising a focused experience that trades sandbox sprawl for crafted storytelling and a stronger emotional payoff.
