As is tradition in the industry, the new trailer for Mafia: The Old Country has leaked ahead of the scheduled reveal. The new trailer gives us a new look at the game and a new release window.
We can assume the trailer will be shown in full at The Game Awards 2024, which will air tonight. This article will be updated accordingly.
Mafia 4 Trailer Leak
The leak was found on X, with a user showing the trailer recorded on a phone. The trailer shows what appears to be some gameplay action, including the inclusion of horses. Given the time period of the new game, fans speculated about transport methods, as the previous titles all featured automobiles to get around the city.
A surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one.
Mafia: The Old Country's first trailer was shown at Gamescom 2024, eight years after the release of its predecessor, Mafia III.
The Mafia franchise is currently in the hands of Hangar 13, who created Mafia III in 2016 as their debut title and have since remade the original Mafia game with 2020's Mafia Definitive Edition.
Each entry lets players enjoy a cinematic experience of the mobster-filled criminal underworld in America via open-world action-adventure games. The series has received praise from critics, and Mafia 2 often gets praise from fans for being the favorite title of the original trilogy.
When Will Mafia: The Old Country Release?
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+ 2Mafia: The Old Country is slated to release in 2025. The new trailer revealed Mafia 4's Summer 2025 release window. No specific date or month was given. However, the developers have promised a deeper look at the new game in December 2024:
Join us for a closer look at Mafia: The Old Country in December 2024. In the meantime, you can sign up for the Mafia newsletter with a 2K Account and stay informed in the leadup to launch.
The exact release date for Mafia: The Old Country may be revealed at the closer look at the game in December 2024.
Mafia: The Old Country Trailer
The Mafia: The Old Country trailer gave fans a look at what to expect in the new game. Swapping eras from the 1930s- 1960s to the early 1900s, Mafia: The Old Country is set during the origins of organized crime syndicates.
Per the official Mafia website:
Uncover the origins of organized crime in Mafia: The Old Country, a gritty mob story set in the brutal underworld of 1900s Sicily.
Fight to survive in this dangerous and unforgiving era, with action brought to life by the authentic realism and rich storytelling that the critically acclaimed Mafia series is known for.
Mafia: The Old Country is expected to have gameplay similar to the original Mafia Trilogy. As it is a prequel, it is unlikely that fan favorites such as Tommy Angelo and Vito Scaletta will make an appearance.
Mafia: The Old Country Screenshots
The developers released four official screenshots from Mafia: The Old Country that can be seen below:
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What Platforms Will Mafia: The Old Country Be On?
click to enlarge + 2Mafia: The Old Country will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and Steam. Other platforms may be announced in the future, but only those mentioned above are confirmed for now.
PC specs are not available at the time of writing.
Mafia: The Old Country pre-order editions will likely be revealed at the closer look at the game in December 2024. Currently, the game is available to wishlist on the platforms announced for launch.
It is unlikely that the game will be released for Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, or PlayStation 4. However, we will update this article should things change.