🗡️Mafia: The Old Country (2025) – Cast, Plot, Trailer, Release Date & More | Blood, Honor, and the Birth of a Legacy in 1900s Sicily

Sicily in Mafia: The Old Country (2025), the gripping new chapter in the iconic Mafia series. Developed by Hangar 13 and published by 2K, this prequel delivers a gritty origin story of power, loyalty, and sacrifice. Available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, it’s a must-play for fans of narrative-driven crime dramas.

🇮🇹 A Blood Oath in the Old Country

"Family takes sacrifice." These are the words that guide Enzo Favara (Riccardo Frascari), a young man forged in the unforgiving sulfur mines of Sicily. His journey begins not with guns and glory, but with blood, sweat, and a burning desire to rise above his station.

The fictional town of San Celeste—previously seen in Mafia II—comes alive in breathtaking Unreal Engine 5 detail. From sunlit vineyards to candlelit mafia meetings, the atmosphere oozes authenticity. Enzo’s path intertwines with Don Torrisi (Johnny Santiago), the feared and respected head of the Torrisi crime family. The further he climbs, the deeper he sinks into the darkness of organized crime’s infancy.

🎮 Gameplay: Old-School Storytelling Meets Modern Visuals

If you loved the cinematic storytelling of Mafia (2002) and Mafia II, you’ll feel right at home. Mafia: The Old Country is a linear, narrative-driven third-person action-adventure, tight storytelling with just enough open-world exploration to keep you immersed.

You’ll drive vintage horse-drawn carriages and early motorcars, stalk targets through narrow alleyways, and survive tense shootouts with early 20th-century firearms. Missions balance stealth, strategy, and raw violence, with the kind of cinematic flair that makes every confrontation feel like a scene from The Godfather.

“This is no place for half-measures, ragazzo. You’re in or you’re dead.” — Don Torrisi

🎬 The Origins of the Mafia – A Story for the Ages

The setting isn’t just a backdrop—it’s a character. 1900s, Sicily was a land of poverty and power struggles, where loyalty could mean the difference between life and death. The game doesn’t romanticize the mob; it shows the hardship, betrayals, and moral compromises behind the myth.

Hangar 13 went to great lengths for authenticity, even collaborating with Italian studio Stormind Games to bring the Sicilian world to life. Though the lack of full Italian dubbing caused controversy, the later addition of Sicilian language voice acting brought fans closer to the culture and history that shaped the Mafia’s roots.

🏆 Critical Reception – A Worthy Prequel

On release, Mafia: The Old Country earned generally favorable reviews:

• Metacritic: 76/100

• IGN: 8/10 – Praising the “beautifully realized Sicily and strong character performances.”

• Game Informer: 6/10 – Citing “dated mechanics” but acknowledging its “narrative strength.”

• PCGamesN: 8/10 – Calling it “a love letter to the Mafia series’ roots.”

While critics noted some shallow gameplay systems, the cinematic world-building and voice performances carried the experience for fans.

🖤 Why You Should Play

If you crave…

• Gritty mob stories dripping with atmosphere

• Cinematic storytelling that makes you feel part of the Family

• Authentic historical settings that transport you to another time

…then Mafia: The Old Country is your ticket to the criminal underworld’s beginnings.

Just remember: In Sicily, an oath isn’t just words—it’s blood. 🩸

🎮 Game Details

Feature	Info
Developer	Hangar 13
Publisher	2K
Release Date	August 8, 2025
Platforms	PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
Genre	Action-Adventure
Mode	Single-player
Engine	Unreal Engine 5