Mafia: The Old Country in a Steam update. The company will release the new game in the franchise on August 8th for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
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The title marks the first time the Mafia series has been set outside the United States. Set in early 20th-century Sicily, the game explores the birth of the Mafia, before its consolidation as an international criminal organization.
The publisher had planned to reveal the launch only in May
The information surfaced after a temporary update to the game's page, which was only online for a short time. Even so, users managed to capture screenshots with the data, confirming the release date and the expected start date for pre-orders.
The official announcement will only happen on May 8th, during PAX East, an event that will feature a panel from 2K and the developer Hangar 13. At that event, the studios are expected to present new images of the game, details about the gameplay, and the narrative focus of this edition.
The game returns to the roots of the criminal organization
Revealed during Gamescom 2024, Mafia: The Old Country will be a prequel to the previous titles. The story takes place decades before the events already shown in the franchise, in a less glamorous but more realistic historical context.
The narrative unfolds in a Sicily marked by local conflicts and family traditions. To reinforce authenticity, the game will feature English and Sicilian voice acting, as well as Italian text and subtitles, as announced by Hangar 13.
Location caters to Brazilian fans
2K will not dub the game into Portuguese, but will translate the entire interface, menus, and subtitles into Brazilian Portuguese. However, the company has guaranteed full support for the language, which facilitates access for Brazilian players to the game's storyline and controls.
The aim of this new edition is to invest in a historical setting, with elements of authenticity that set it apart from previous titles. Thus, the idea is to present an origin story, focusing on the formation of alliances and codes of honor that shaped the mafia.
