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Mafia: The Old Country Confirms August 8 Release with $50 Price Tag

The narrative-driven prequel set in 1900s Sicily emphasizes cinematic storytelling and a leaner design, departing from open-world gameplay.

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A man looking worried in 1900s Sicily
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Overview

  • Mafia: The Old Country will launch on August 8, 2025, for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, with pre-orders now available.
  • The game is priced at $49.99 for the Standard Edition, bucking the trend of rising AAA game prices.
  • Developed by Hangar 13, the title uses Unreal Engine 5 and MetaHuman technology to deliver detailed visuals and lifelike characters.
  • Set in early 20th-century Sicily, the story follows mobster Enzo Favara’s rise within the Torrisi crime family in a gritty, linear narrative.
  • The gameplay trailer highlights knife combat, refined stealth mechanics, and period-accurate vehicles, including horse traversal.