Tag: Mafia
News Free Mafia PS5 Update Adds Open World Mode, Gear, and Challenges Tomorrow
First-person driving, Photo Mode too
Hangar 13 has announced its previously promised Free Ride update for Mafia: The Old Country finally goes live on PS5 tomorrow, 20th November 2025. This all-new mode opens up the map for free roam and populates it with new activities and rewards. Learn all about it in the trailer above. Free Ride works separately...
News Mafia PS5 Was a Success, Beats Sales Expectations
Called the "perfect result" for publisher
In a win for smaller-scope titles below the $70 price point, Mafia: The Old Country publisher 2K has considered the PS5 game a success, having beaten its internal sales expectations. As part of its latest financial earnings call, where it was also confirmed GTA 6 has been delayed to November 2026, the...
News Mafia: The Old Country Actor Claims Another Game in the Series Has Already Been Approved
The story continues
Earlier this year, we got the latest game in the Mafia series, and it seems as though the saga isn't over yet. Carina Conti, who plays Isabella Torrisi in Mafia: The Old Country, has said that a new game in the crime drama franchise has received the green light. The actor made a guest appearance on a Twitch livestream of the...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Mafia: The Old Country?
Make us an offer
It's been a long wait for a new Mafia game; it feels like it's been an age since Mafia 3 divided opinion. But does Mafia: The Old Country succeed in getting the largely beloved series back on track? That's for you to decide. Sporting a a much more linear campaign than what was offered in Lincoln Clay's sandbox outing, The Old...
News PS5 Players Show Up for Mafia: The Old Country, as Dev Teases Free New Content
Almost 50% of sales predicted on Sony's console
Almost half of all Mafia: The Old Country copies were sold on PS5, according to sales estimates from Sensor Tower. The data tracker predicts the single player narrative game has sold 800k copies since launch, with 48.67% of those on Sony’s console. A further 37.86% are predicted to have sold on...
Round Up Total Lack of Mafia: The Old Country PS5 Reviews Is a Red Flag
PC version is very hit and miss
The reviews for Mafia: The Old Country are in, and while the scores are somewhat positive overall, there's an obvious elephant in the room: only the PC version of the game has been reviewed. We don't want to immediately jump to any concrete conclusions, but a total lack of console review code is usually a red flag...
Site News Where Is Our Mafia: The Old Country PS5 Review?
Leave the gun, and the review code
By now, you’re probably expecting to read our verdict on Mafia: The Old Country on PS5. We’re huge fans of the 2K Games franchise, dating all the way back to the PS2 original, and we’ve been looking forward to this smaller-scale, single player adventure from Hangar 13. Unfortunately, despite our best...
News PS5 Pro Will Upgrade and Enhance This Week's Mafia: The Old Country
Boosts to Performance, Quality modes
2K and Hangar 13 have finally confirmed Mafia: The Old Country will have official PS5 Pro support when it launches this Friday. The title's social media account says the PS5 Pro will offer "higher dynamic resolution in both Quality and Performance modes", VRR support, and 120Hz TV display support. Up until now,...
News Mafia: The Old Country Explores Side Content in New PS5 Trailer
From driving to horse riding
The car race in the original Mafia is one of the most memorable moments in the first game, and while this new Mafia: The Old Country trailer doesn't confirm if you'll be competing for first place again, it at least showcases the vehicles and horse riding that do feature. Ahead of the PS5 release this Friday, check the...
News Mafia: The Old Country Averages 60fps in PS5 Performance Mode, No Word on PS5 Pro Support
Performance and quality modes confirmed
Mafia: The Old Country is coming to PS5 very soon, arriving next week on 8th August, 2025. Ahead of launch, the game's official channels have now confirmed some more details about visual modes featured in the Unreal Engine 5 crime drama. Essentially, the PS5 version will include both Performance mode and...
News Mafia: The Old Country Is Endearingly Old School in New PS5 Pro Trailer
Gun and knife fights revealed
Hangar 13 is playing all of its Mafia: The Old Country marketing as straightforward as it possibly can: next month's PS5 gangster title is old school in its approach, with minimal distractions. Like an early Uncharted game, its combat appears simple, and you can get another look at it in the trailer above, captured from...
News Mafia: The Old Country Looks More Like Uncharted with Each New Trailer
Drake, is that you?
If you’ve been hankering for some old-school Uncharted, then Mafia: The Old Country has definitely got your back. This new trailer for the upcoming Sicily-set adventure doesn’t exactly harbour any surprises, but we do get a glimpse of some cover-based shootouts, hand-to-hand combat, and parkour which should help scratch your...
News The Uncharted Vibes Are Off the Charts in New Mafia: The Old Country PS5 Gameplay
An offer you can't refuse?
If you’ve been longing for a linear narrative-style adventure inspired by Uncharted for PS5, then Mafia: The Old Country couldn’t be coming at a better time. This new 10-minute gameplay video – captured exclusively by IGN – looks like a long-lost Naughty Dog adventure, in a good way. While the production values...
News Mafia: The Old Country Proves Loyalty Is Everything in New PS5 Trailer
From Sicily with love
There’s no gameplay in this new 90-second Mafia: The Old Country trailer, but it does help set the tone of the upcoming Sicilian adventure. We get a glimpse of some new characters, like potential love interest Isabella. “Through grit and determination, Enzo Favara has survived a childhood of indentured labour in...
News Mafia: The Old Country Highlights Its Gorgeous Period Setting in New Dev Diary
They'd be Sicily not to
Mafia: The Old Country, as its name suggests, takes the series back to an earlier time and setting, exploring the genesis of organised crime in Italy. In this new video, developers Hangar 13 and Stormind Games provide an overview of their work on capturing the setting of early 1900s Sicily — the latter team being based on...
News 64% of PS5 Players Are Glad Mafia: The Old Country Isn't Open World
Majority satisfied with linear story
There was an outpouring of support for developer Hangar 13 this week when it announced that Mafia: The Old Country would ditch its open world, and focus on a “linear, narrative-driven” gameplay experience instead. Historically, publishers like Take-Two would have probably tried to hide this detail, but as...
News Mafia: The Old Country Ditches Open World for Linear, Story-Based Gameplay on PS5
The old fashioned way
Mafia: The Old Country will not follow in the open world footsteps of Mafia 3, developer Hangar 13 has confirmed. As part of an official FAQ page on the game's website, one question specifically asks: "Does Mafia: The Old Country feature an open world?" The answer: "No. Mafia: The Old Country is a linear, narrative-driven...
News Mafia: The Old Country Looks Glorious in Gameplay Trailer, PS5 Release Date Confirmed
Whatever it takes
A brand new gameplay trailer for Mafia: The Old Country has just been released, and it's looking very promising indeed. The game, which winds back the clock to 1900s Sicily, looks brutal and action-packed, with plenty of gunfights, vehicular jostling, and intense knife battles going down in the criminal underworld. Visually it's...
News Watch Mafia: The Old Country Gameplay Trailer, PAX East Panel Early Next Month
An offer you can't refuse
Take Two is gearing up to show off more of its upcoming crime drama action game, Mafia: The Old Country. On the title's social media pages, a teaser has been put out, announcing that a brand new gameplay trailer, as well as a developer panel at PAX East, will debut on 8th May: The panel will be streamed live to YouTube...
News Mafia: The Old Country Release Date Leaked, Out 8th August on PS5
2K itself accidentally spills the beans
Publisher 2K appears to have accidentally leaked its own release date for Mafia: The Old Country, with a Steam news post promoting an upcoming PAX East panel stating the game will be out for PS5 on 8th August 2025. The article no longer contains the text in question, but an original copy was captured by...
News Mafia: The Old Country PS5 Launch Window Set for Summer 2025
Full trailer now live
Mafia: The Old Country is set to be a part of The Game Awards tonight, but it appears a YouTube advert accidentally set live early has shared probably the key bit of information from its appearance: a release window. You'll find the video and launch window below, so this is your last chance to click away if you want to catch...
News Mafia, Borderlands 4 Trailers Both Set for The Game Awards
The one Randy Pitchford leaked
With The Game Awards taking place this Thursday, some publishers are starting to confirm their presence in the side of the show all about gaming news and announcements. 2K is one such company, which has now revealed that trailers for Borderlands 4 and Mafia: The Old Country will debut during the livestream. Both were...
News Incredibly, Mafia: The Old Country Will Feature a Full Sicilian Dub on PS5
Mark of authenticity
Some games really bug us with their lack of authenticity when it comes to voice acting, but Mafia: The Old Country is going the extra mile. The game is set in 1900s Sicily, and it’ll feature a full Sicilian dub to boot. While you can safely assume English will also be available as an option, this may be the best way to play if...
News Mafia: The Old Country Takes Gangster Series Back to Its Roots on PS5
1900s Sicily awaits
The Mafia games are fantastic. While they’ve always been unfairly compared to Grand Theft Auto, it’s the franchise’s thick atmosphere that makes it memorable. The latest instalment, Mafia: The Old Country, may just be the most moody yet, as it promises a “gritty mob story set in the brutal underworld of 1900s Sicily”...
Rumour 2K Gearing Up for Mafia Announcement
But don't go snitching
A rumour is currently doing the rounds, suggesting that we could learn more about 2K's plans for the Mafia series' future (or perhaps past) in the days ahead. A new game was confirmed to be in development back in 2022, potentially a prequel, and we've heard virtually nothing since. But the source says the reveal could just as...
News New Mafia Game Confirmed in Development
It's official
Regular readers may remember a rumour that was doing the rounds back in May. The word on the street was that Hangar 13 — the developer behind the Mafia series — was working on a new instalment. Fast forward a few months and here we are, with publisher 2K officially confirming that the next Mafia game is in the works. It's early...
Rumour New Mafia Game in Development, Is a Prequel to the Trilogy
Word on the street
A new Mafia game is in the works at developer Hangar 13, according to a fresh report from Kotaku. Not a huge surprise if true, we suppose, but it'll be interesting to see what the future holds for what is such a well known franchise. Apparently, it's going to use Unreal Engine 5, and it's actually going to be a prequel to the...
News First Mafia: Definitive Edition Update Adds Noir Mode
HUD options, bug fixes too
Following on from its release last month, Mafia: Definitive Edition receives its first update on PlayStation 4 today. The patch adds a new Noir Mode that overhauls gameplay and cutscenes with a visual style ripped straight out of 1930s cinema, more content for Free Ride, custom HUD options, and bug fixes. The biggest...
A dish best served remastered
We had the chance to sit down and have a chat with composer Jesse Harlin recently about his work on the upcoming ground-up remake of Mafia, Mafia: Definitive Edition. We got to chatting about how an infamous car chase turned into a confidence bolstering music track, what influenced the operatic framing of the...
News Mafia: Definitive Edition Welcomes You to the City of Lost Heaven
One of the family
Mafia: Definitive Edition is on the home-straight ahead of its delayed 25th September release date, and publisher 2K Games is ramping up consumer enthusiasm with a series of trailers dedicated to different aspects. This first edition includes a brief look at the recreated world of Lost Heaven, which is based upon the PlayStation 2...
News Mafia: Definitive Edition Looks Like a Grand Remake in Latest Trailer
Welcome to the family
Mafia: Definitive Edition has already proven that it'll offer a much better experience than its series counterparts when it comes to re-releases, and this latest trailer debuted at Gamescom Opening Night Live strengthens the claim even more. The remake looks like any other game released on PlayStation 4 nowadays with footage...
News Mafia: Definitive Edition Proves Remakes Grow Great
Even if they're not born great
Mafia: Definitive Edition has clearly been constructed using the blueprints of Mafia III, but that’s no bad thing. The problem with Hangar 13’s threequel was that it lacked the variety of better open worlds; fundamentally, though, it was a great looking title, bursting with atmosphere and boasting some pretty darn...
News Mafia Remake Will Offer an Update at Gamescom Opening Night Live
New trailer promised
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2020 is shaping up to be a packed showcase, with organiser Geoff Keighley promising 38 different games spread across two hours -- even longer if you take the half-hour pre-show into account. And now we know that one of those games will be Mafia: Definitive Edition -- the ful
News Mafia Definitive Edition Isn't Going Open World, Still Has a Linear Story
An accurate remake
The original Mafia is being remade from the ground up on current-gen consoles, and going by the most recent gameplay footage, it's looking pretty good. Titled Mafia: Definitive Edition, there has been some concern among existing fans that the remake might be adopting the open world formula of something like Mafia III, but director...
News Mafia: Definitive Edition Looking Good in 14 Minutes of Gameplay Footage
Tommy gun
We've all been curious to see Mafia: Definitive Edition in action, especially after those gorgeous screenshots. Courtesy of IGN, we now have a lengthy video to watch, giving us about 14 minutes of gameplay and cutscenes. The visuals look pretty damn good, and it's obviously a significant step up from the 2002 original. As developer Hangar...
News Mafia: Definitive Edition Delayed to Late September
Extended look in two weeks
If you thought we had come out the other side of delays related to COVID-19, you might want to think again. Mafia: Definitive Edition, which was originally scheduled to launch next month, has been delayed to 25th September 2020. Developer Hangar 13 cites the ongoing coronavirus pandemic as the reason why, but it hopes to...
News Mafia 2 Definitive Edition Patch Promises Improved PS4 Performance
Let's hope it works
Mafia II: Definitive Edition was a technical disaster on PS4 and PS4 Pro at launch. Riddled with frame rate issues, game-breaking bugs, and more, we awarded the remaster a 4/10 in our scathing review. But now, almost a whole month later, the game's newest update is promising improved performance on Sony's system. The official...
News Mafia: Definitive Edition Looks Incredible in First Trailer
Redesigned world
Seriously, how has developer Hangar 13 managed this? Mafia: Definitive Edition looks absolutely amazing in this first, proper trailer for the PlayStation 4 remake. It may be a short but sweet one, but the world of the PlayStation 2 original is said to be redesigned to make driving easier and more manageable. Facial scanning and...
News Mafia II: Definitive Edition Developer Working with 2K to Fix Poor Remaster
Continued support
Despite the good amount of buzz surrounding its launch, Mafia II: Definitive Edition has released in a disastrous state. It plays poorly on the base PlayStation 4 model, but rather bizarrely, the PS4 Pro version is actually the worst of the lot according to Digital Foundry. And thanks to the outcry from fans and newcomers playing...
News Mafia 3's Definitive Edition Patch Somehow Removes PS4 Pro Support
Dev team is working on a fix
As if the absolutely terrible remaster that is Mafia II: Definitive Edition wasn't enough, Mafia III has also been handed a raw deal on PS4 Pro. Following the game's 'Definitive Edition' update, the title now reportedly runs worse than ever on Sony's enhanced system. According to this detailed Reddit post,
News Mafia II: Definitive Edition Is Not the Remaster Many Were Hoping For on PS4
Numerous issues reported
Mafia II: Definitive Edition launched on PlayStation 4 yesterday (at the time of writing) and... Well, let's just say that it leaves a lot to be desired. This is a remaster of Mafia II, which launched on PS3 all the way back in 2010. It's the same game, but it's been given a bit of a visual overhaul. Better textures,...
News Mafia III Story DLC Is Now Free for Everyone
PS Plus comes in handy
Mafia III: Definitive Edition released on PlayStation 4 yesterday for £24.99/$29.99, bundling together the base game and all its DLC packs. That's not a terrible deal, but the thing is, there's a very realistic chance you actually already own the game. Mafia III was a free PlayStation Plus title back in August 2018 and since...
News Mafia: Definitive Edition Grabs a Physical Release
But that's it
Mafia II: Definitive Edition and Mafia III: Definitive Edition both released digitally on the PlayStation Store earlier today, but what about a physical version for all three games? Unfortunately, there's good and bad news. Mafia: Definitive Edition, the complete remake of the original game, will be getting a physical release in the...
News Mafia II: Definitive Edition's PS4 Trophy List Is Awfully Familiar
An exact replica
This shouldn't come as much of a surprise, but Mafia II: Definitive Edition comes complete with a set of Trophies. The PlayStation 3 title is coming to PS4, and it of course brings its own collection of trinkets. So, what does the Trophy list look like for the remaster? Well, it looks like the Trophy list for Mafia II. Indeed, the...
News Mafia: Trilogy Debuts Definitive Edition Trailers for All Three Games
Remake coming August
We all knew about it last week after a surprising amount of leaks, but publisher 2K Games has now confirmed that Mafia: Trilogy is coming to PlayStation 4. It contains a complete remake of the original PlayStation 2 game in the form of Mafia: Definitive Edition, a remaster for Mafia II: Definitive Edition, and the base game plus...
News Mafia: Definitive Edition Is a Full Remake with New Dialogue, Cutscenes, and Gameplay Features
An offer you can't refuse
Update: Mafia: Definitive Edition has been officially announced and revealed, giving us a slightly better idea of what to expect. As previously reported, this is a full remake of the 2002 title -- it's being rebuilt from the ground up using a new engine and new assets. What's more, it'll include freshly recorded dialogue,...
News Here's Your First Look at Mafia II: Definitive Edition on PS4
A direct comparison to the PS3 game
We know virtually everything there is to know about Mafia II: Definitive Edition, despite publisher 2K Games clinging to an embargo regarding the remaster. With the title launching a little earlier in Australia, footage of the crime-themed open worlder is already online, and one YouTube channel has produced a
News Mafia III: Definitive Edition Doesn't Seem to Include Any Upgrades
Recycled trailer
As far as keeping a reveal under wraps goes, Mafia: Trilogy hasn't exactly done a good job. Nearly every possible asset has leaked before tomorrow's official announcement, including screenshots, key art, and even trailers. Now, we can give you a glimpse of Mafia III: Definitive Edition, but there's a good chance you actually already...
News Mafia: Trilogy Listed as a Full Price Release on Australian PSN Store
Mafia III also out tomorrow
We know that Mafia II: Definitive Edition is launching tomorrow on PlayStation 4 thanks to a huge Microsoft store leak from last week, and it also looks like we'll be able to add Mafia III: Definitive Edition to that list too. The trilogy bundle has gone live on the Australian PlayStation Store, with both games listed as...
News Mafia II: Definitive Edition Appears to Launch on PS4 Next Week
Lots of screenshots
Update: Here's a first look at Mafia II: Definitive Edition, courtesy of a leaked trailer shared on Twitter. Original Story: Well, the Mafia Trilogy was teased just a few hours ago with the confirmation of a full reveal coming next week. However, the Mi
