Mafia: The Old Country – Everything you need to know before playing

Mafia: The Old Country is finally here! That's right, after topping our list as one of the most exciting upcoming Xbox Series X games for months now, we can finally play the prequel to the original Mafia trilogy. The title lets you explore the origins of mob life in the USA by transporting players back to the birthplace of one particular crime family.

Set in 1900s Sicily and following one man's ascent from down-on-his-luck underling to prolific insider, Mafia: The Old Country pares back the scale of Mafia 3 to settle into an action-adventure experience. Hangar 13's linear, narrative-driven approach is certainly a departure from the last game's sprawling open world exploration, but that in itself has piqued my interest. Sure, it's no Grand Theft Sicily, but with GTA 6 now set to launch in May 2026, 2K Games has firmly placed Mafia: The Old Country as one of the most exciting new games of 2025 to pick up and play today.

But before you reach for your wallets, it's always a good idea to make sure a game is up your street before committing. That's where we come in. Below, we've gathered all the gameplay details, release and review news, as well as breakdowns of each edition currently up for purchase. So, dive into everything that you need to know about Mafia: The Old Country.

Mafia: The Old Country release date

The Mafia: The Old Country release date officially came our way on August 8, 2025.

So far, the release seems to be going smoothly, with the new game's Steam reviews being "very positive" at the time of writing. Many players are praising the game's story, while some have been slightly disappointed with the "limited gameplay". The game is still relatively new, so we expect more verdicts to filter in.

We'll keep you posted on how the game is faring throughout the next months in case you've decided to hold off on any purchases until there is a sale. In the meantime, you can check out our list of the best games of 2025 so far if you are after more stellar releases.

Mafia: The Old Country platforms

Mafia: The Old Country is specifically targeting current-generation hardware, but you might've guessed that given how polished and impressive the cinematic reveal trailer was. As such, The Old Country is now available to play on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S platforms. However, if you were hoping to pick up Mafia The Old Country on Game Pass then you will be disappointed, as it is not available through that subscription service.

Unfortunately, what we are still waiting on is news on whether we could possibly see the new Mafia game on our list of potential upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 games. We'll keep you posted if any Nintendo developments get announced.

Mafia: The Old Country trailer

The first Mafia: The Old Country trailer debuted at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024; however, we've since got a ton of teasers. These include a story trailer shown during Summer Game Fest 2025 that delved deeper into the story. However, the best trailer we've had so far that gives us a healthy mix of both gameplay and plot details came our way on May 8, 2025.

In the lengthy clip above, we see some very exciting shots of our protagonist Enzo riding on horseback across idyllic Italian towns, sulking around secret passages at night, shooting at the law, and even engaging in some high-speed car chases. Basically, the teaser is amazing and will leave you salivating at the thought of playing the game as you discover the life of the mafia during 1900s Italy.

The graphics also look great, and we are getting strong Indiana Jones and the Great Circle vibes in terms of stealthy gameplay sections and some hand-to-hand combat thrown in the normal shootout mix.

If you want to check out more teasers, we've also included a clip shown during the Future Games Show for you above. It's a five-minute look at the game's premise that reveals more information about the game's setting and characters. Spicy!

Mafia: The Old Country gameplay

The Mafia: The Old Country gameplay experience doesn't stray too far from what the series has delivered over the past two decades. This prequel is a gritty, narrative-driven action-adventure game where you'll work to uncover the origins of organized crime. You play as Enzo Favara, who must prove his worth to the Cosa Nostra. Enzo will do anything for the Torrisi crime family, leading him into danger and encountering cutthroat enemies.

Developer Hanger 13 builds off of its experience making Mafia 3 – a game with a stunning sense of time and place – as it dials into the "authentic realism and rich storytelling that the critically acclaimed Mafia series is known for" once again.

Hangar 13 president Nick Baynes says that Mafia: The Old Country goes "back to the roots of what fans love about the Mafia series", before going on to tease that this prequel is more of a linear story compared to past games like Mafia 3's open world. In addition, 2K also previously confirmed that "authenticity is at the heart" of this new venture, with "fully localized voice acting in Sicilian to match the setting and time period."

So yeah, Mafia: The Old Country isn't an open world affair. From the gameplay trailer, we also know that shooting is a big component in combat. However, sneak attacks and hand-to-hand systems are also on display. Despite not being an open world, you also get to travel around the historical setting via horseback and by driving old-timey cars.

Mafia: The Old Country time period 

2K Games has confirmed that the Mafia: The Old Country time period will be 1900s Sicily.

You'll be heading back to the fictional town of San Celeste (last seen in the 2010's Mafia 2), where you'll explore the origins of organized crime. This series is no stranger to jumping between time periods, so to see the Mafia: The Old Country setting capture something so unique will be excellent to see.

Mafia: The Old Country Editions

You can now purchase either the standard edition of Mafia: The Old Country or the deluxe edition.

The standard edition only includes the base game and will cost you $49.99/£49.99. The deluxe edition, on the other hand, costs $59.99/£54.99 and includes the base game as well as several add-ons.

Below, we've listed everything included in the Mafia: The Old Country deluxe edition so you can see what you are paying for:

• The full base game
• The Padrino pack ("Lupara Speciale" Shotgun, "Vendetti Speciale" Pistol, "Immortale" Charm, "Padrino" Outfit, "Stiletto Speciale" Knife, "Eckhart Speciale" Limousine, "Cosimo" Horse and Accessories)
• Gatto Nero pack ("Bodeo Nero" Pistol, "Velocità" Charm, "Gatto Nero" Outfit, "Carozella Nero" Race Car)
• Digital art book
• Original score

There is also a pre-order bonus for everyone who purchased either of the editions mentioned above. This pre-order bonus gives players a new outfit, a horse and horse accessories, a knife, and the "Lupara" charm. Sounds like a great deal to us!

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