Mafia: The Old Countryis an upcomingaction-adventure video gamedeveloped byHangar 13and published by2K.It is scheduled to be released in 2025 forPlayStation 5,Windows,andXbox Series X/S.It is a prequel to thefirst gameand the fourth entry in theMafiaseries, followingMafia III(2016).[1][2]
| Mafia: The Old Country | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Hangar 13 |
| Publisher(s) | 2K |
| Series | Mafia |
| Platform(s) | |
| Release | 2025 |
| Genre(s) | Action-adventure |
Synopsis
editSetting
editThe game is based inSicilyin the 1900s, in the fictional town of San Celeste, which was previously featured inMafia II.[3]It is based around the origins of the Mafia.[1]
Development
editWith the fourthMafiatitle, Hangar 13 sought to go "back to the roots of what fans love about theMafiafranchise "according to Hangar 13 president Nick Baynes.[4]This meant a return to "deep linear narrative" with a setting more aligned with the firstMafiagame.[4]Mafia: The Old Countryincludes full audio dubbing in English, French, German, Spanish, Czech, and Russian, but notItaliandespite the game addressing the origins of organized crime in Sicily.[5]Italian localization can only been found as a subtitle option. In response to the controversy, Hangar 13 announced that the game would offer voice acting in theSicilianlanguage, saying that "Authenticity is at the heart of theMafiafranchise ".[6][7]
Release
editThe game was announced via a reveal trailer atGamescom 2024inGermany.It is scheduled to be released in 2025 forPlayStation 5,Windows,andXbox Series X and Series S.[8]
References
edit- ^abFenlon, Wes (August 20, 2024)."'Mafia 4' officially revealed as Mafia: The Old Country, set in 1900s Sicily during the 'origins of the mafia'".PC Gamer.RetrievedAugust 20,2024.
- ^Romano, Sal (August 20, 2024)."Mafia: The Old Country announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC".Gematsu.RetrievedAugust 20,2024.
- ^"Mafia: The Old Country".Mafia Games.RetrievedAugust 20,2024.
- ^abCryer, Hirun (August 20, 2024)."Mafia: The Old Country is going" back to the roots of what fans love about the Mafia franchise, "and acts as a prequel in 1900s Sicily".GamesRadar+.RetrievedOctober 9,2024.
- ^Wolens, Joshua (August 21, 2024)."Mafia: The Old Country studio clarifies lack of Italian voice acting, says they're doing it in Sicilian for that real Mafioso 'authenticity'".PC Gamer.RetrievedOctober 9,2024.
- ^Smith, Ed (August 22, 2024)."Mafia The Old Country dev makes statement after language controversy".PCGamesN.RetrievedOctober 9,2024.
- ^Barker, Sammy (August 22, 2024)."Incredibly, Mafia: The Old Country Will Feature a Full Sicilian Dub on PS5".Push Square.RetrievedOctober 9,2024.
- ^IGN(August 20, 2024).Mafia The Old Country Reveal Trailer.YouTube.RetrievedAugust 20,2024.
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