Mafia: The Old Country Trailer Breakdown – Everything We Know So Far About 2K’s Dark New Prequel
By Sticks | OnThaSticks.com
Published: May 8, 2025
Mafia: The Old Country is a full prequel set in 1920s Sicily. You play as Enzo Favara, a young man drawn into organized crime during the rise of the original families — decades before the events of the Mafia trilogy.
🔥 Quick Highlights
- 🎬 Full cinematic + gameplay trailer now live
- 📍 Set in Sicily, 1920s–30s — before Lost Heaven
- 🧑 Follows Enzo Favara, a young Sicilian drawn into organized crime
- 🧱 Built from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5
- 📆 Release Date: August 8, 2025
- 🕹️ Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
🇮🇹 Welcome Back to the Family — This Time, in Sicily
Mafia: The Old Country is officially real — and it’s bringing the franchise back to its roots in the most grounded way possible. This isn’t a story about escaping the life — it’s about entering it.
You step into the shoes of Enzo Favara, a Sicilian with family ties and a growing connection to the world of organized crime. His story unfolds in the shadow of old-world loyalty, betrayal, and the rising bloodlines that eventually lead into the Mafia trilogy.
What we’re getting isn’t just a spin-off — it’s the start of everything.
🧱 Rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5
The Old Country isn’t a remake or rehash — it’s a full standalone game built in Unreal Engine 5. That means dynamic lighting, brutal textures, cinematic cutscenes, and a world that feels lived-in and loaded with tension.
The devs made it clear: This is their most technically advanced Mafia title yet. From the smoke in the alleyways to the horse-drawn carriages navigating muddy hills, it’s all new — and all built to immerse.
“This is the best Mafia has looked. Period.” — My reaction while watching the trailer.
🎥 That Trailer? Straight Heat.
“Some men are born into loyalty. Others… have to earn it.”
What follows is a montage of:
- 🔫 Alleyway executions
- 🚢 Dockside black-market deals
- 🐎 Horse-drawn chases
- 🕶️ Candlelit meetings behind locked church doors
This isn’t action for the sake of it. This is mafia myth-making, built on atmosphere, pacing, and storytelling.
🎙️ Developer Vision
“With Mafia: The Old Country, we’re telling a more grounded, personal story — something that’s emotionally charged and era-authentic. We’re blending cinematic storytelling with familiar, focused gameplay.” — Hangar 13 President Nick Baynes
This quote sets the tone for the entire project — no open-world bloat, no filler. Just story-first Mafia action the way fans remember it.
📅 Release Info & Preorder Details
- 🗓️ Launch Date: August 8, 2025
- 🕹️ Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
- 💵 Price: $49.99 Standard, $59.99 Deluxe Edition
- 🛒 Preorders Available: 2K Store, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, and Steam
🎁 What’s in the Deluxe Edition?
The $59.99 Deluxe Edition includes two themed bundles and digital extras:
- Padrino Pack: Lupara Speciale shotgun, Vendetti Speciale pistol, exclusive outfit, knife, charm, horse skin, and Eckhart Speciale limousine
- Gatto Nero Pack: Bodeo Nero pistol, racing outfit, racing-themed car and accessories
- Digital Bonus Content: Original soundtrack + art book with concept art and dev notes
Every preorder — standard or deluxe — also includes the Soldato Pack: day-one bonus gear like the Scannaturi knife, Tesoro horse gear, Lupara charm, and classic outfit.
💬 Final Thoughts
Mafia: The Old Country isn’t about reinventing the wheel — it’s about getting back behind it. If Hangar 13 delivers on this vision, this prequel could become a new benchmark for narrative crime games.
For fans of Mafia II and III — or just anyone who loves a tightly written story set in a living, dangerous world — this could be the one.
🧠 Mafia: The Old Country – FAQ
Who is the main character?
You play as Enzo Favara, a young Sicilian pulled into the world of organized crime during the rise of the original Mafia families.
Is it open-world?
No — it’s more structured and linear, focused on story progression, environments, and handcrafted missions.
How much does it cost?
$49.99 for the Standard Edition, $59.99 for the Deluxe Edition — both are available now for preorder.
When does it launch?
The game launches August 8, 2025, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
