Mafia is back and it seems like they are switching things up in a big way. Mafia: The Old Country, the next entry in the iconic franchise, is ditching the open-world style and for a more focussed and story-driven experience. It will be set in early 1900s Sicily, and you’ll play as Enzo Favara, a young foot soldier rising through the ranks of the Torrisi crime family.  Also Read: Mafia The Old Country trailer dropped at The Game Awards

Why No Open World Experience? 

Unlike Mafia III or the Definitive Edition, this new title isn’t open-world. Instead, it’s a tight, linear narrative designed to deliver a more intense and cinematic Mafia experience. Studio head Nick Baynes said that this time, they’ve gone for a linear story that focuses on quality storytelling, authentic era immersion, and a refined take on familiar Mafia gameplay. He also mentioned that the story will be gritty, grounded, brutal, and packed with emotion. So yes, we’re still getting that hardcore Mafia experience in the form of a simpler yet brutal story. Also Read: Mafia The Old Country game release window revealed

Even the 2-minute gameplay trailer already shows off some great combat sequences, including a look at the weapons Enzo will use, from guns to a whole arsenal of customizable knives with different styles and attributes. 

Minimum and Recommended Specifications

Console players are good to go, but PC gamers, here’s what you need to run the game properly:

Minimum requirements 

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X / Intel Core i7-9700K

• RAM: 16 GB RAM

• GPU: AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT / Nvidia RTX 2070

• DirectX: Version 12

• Storage: 55 GB available space

Recommended Specifications

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X / Intel Core i7-12700K

• GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3080 Ti / AMD Radeon 6950 XT

• RAM: 32GB

• Storage: 55GB

• API: DirectX 12

• Settings: High graphics at 1440p
  

Mafia: The Old Country Release Date

The new Mafia game will be developed by Hangar 13 and published by 2K Games. The game drops on August 8, 2025 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC and will be priced at $50(approx. Rs 4,271).