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PreviousMafiagames have been set in the US across three distinct eras of organized crime.
However, Hangar 13 now plans to showcase the rise of the mafia in 1900s Sicily.
Its definitely an intriguing setting to explore the origin story of Mr Salieri before he moved to the US.
What is Mafia: The Old Country?
Mafia: The Old Countryis an upcomingaction-adventure game.
As the name suggests, the new game will wind back in time to the origins of the mafia.
It will take place in the 1900s in Sicily, when organized crime was just picking up pace.
This makes it the prequel to the first game.
you’re free to expect to unravel family ties that hold strong amid questionable choices.
Previous games have shone their spotlight on US controls set across three distinct eras.
Now, youll rewind time all the way to the origin of organized crime.
Specifically, youll explore the fictional town of San Celeste, which you may remember fromMafia II.
Itll be a mob story that showcases the relationships between crime members who call themselves a brotherhood.
Meanwhile, the story will take place against the backdrop of a brutal world of underworld crime.
Gameplay
With the announcement came very little information about the gameplay.
We do know that besides unraveling a linear campaign, you could expect action sequences.
Youll fight enemies, striving to survive a dangerous and unforgiving era.
Thanks to current-gen hardware, the new game will display authentic, realistic visuals.
you might also prepare to unwind a rich story akin to the success of previous games in theMafiaseries.
This will doubtlessly immerse players further in the old country and time setting of the game.
Development
Hangar 13 is currently developingMafia: The Old Country, while 2K will publish the game.
2K Czech created and developed theMafiaseries.
However, Hangar 13 picked up the mantle fromMafia III, with 2K Games as the publisher.
The first game in theMafiaseries launched in 2002.
Since then, the series has picked up pace with a cult following over the years.
Eras have been wide-ranging, too, from the 1930s to the 1960s.
We cant wait to show you more.
Trailer
Mafia: The Old Countrys official teaser traileris out now on YouTube.
Mr. Salieris voice pierces through the ears in the in-engine cinematic video.
He talks about family, and how the origin of the mafia lacks treachery or empathy.
No gameplay footage was revealed in the video.
So, along withGTA 6, you could mark your mental calendar for the launch of the upcoming game.
Unfortunately, it appearsMafia: The Old Countrywill be a current-gen exclusive.
At the moment, Hangar 13 promises to reveal more news in December 2024.
Alternatively, you canfollow the official social handle hereto keep track of new updates.
So, whats your take?
Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.
