Today, 2K and developer Hangar 13 have released not one, but two trailers for the upcoming Mafia: The Old Country. One trailer, titled “Breaking Omerta”, provides developer insights to the game, while the other, “Whatever if Takes”, is gameplay tailer that is captured in-engine.Mafia: The Old Countrywill be running on the Unreal Engine 5, as Hangar 13 brings in a plethora of experience to a series that dates back over twenty years.
Whatever it Takes to Make Mafia: The Old Country Feel Like it
The gameplay trailer shows off a number of gameplay elements for players to enjoy.While these games have traditionally taken place in a city, The Old Country will be more akin to Red Dead Redemption with its environment.The gameplay seems to be much more grounded and include stealth elements. You will be able to drive proper-era cars, shoot proper-era guns and ride horses. One could say this looks like the Italian Red Dead Redemption.
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“Mafia: The Old Countryis a focused, linear experience that combines quality storytelling, authentic era immersion and a refined take on the familiarMafiagameplay,” said Hangar 13 President Nick Baynes. “That focus allows us to deliver a story that’s gritty, grounded, brutal and emotional. Embracing early 1900s era Sicily, this is a mafia origin story that follows our protagonist, Enzo Favara, as he takes the oath and works his way up Don Torrisi’s crime family.”
Mafia: The Old Country will release on August 8 with pre-orders available now.The game will be on PlayStation 5, XBox Series X|S and PC via Steam. Those who pre-order now will receive the Soldato Pack. There is a PAX East developer panel today that starts at 2PM EST on YouTube and Twitch. Mafia: The Old Country will offer two versions: Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition.
Mafia: The Old Country will be running on the Unreal Engine 5, as Hangar 13 brings in a plethora of experience to a series that dates back over twenty years.
The Developer Deep Dive Video
Mafia: The Old Countrybrings 22 years of experience for the brutal world of Mafia. Hangar 13 is delivering an origin story for the series that dates back to 2002.The behind-the-scenes video shows how the developers brought 1900s Sicily to life.The goal was to create the perfect period-authentic backdrop while implementing an engaging narrative full of twists with the right amount of brutality. This might not be the Old West, but it’s certainly right there.
Mafia: The Old Country
