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Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mafia: The Old Country will be less of an open-world game than Mafia 3 as the devs agree it was too much and didn't fit the series
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Mafia 3 is the much-derided, misunderstood entry that many fans point to as the series abandoning its roots and becoming something it shouldn't – and it looks like the developers agree. That's why the prequel game Mafia: The Old Country is ditching the open world and going back to a more linear mission structure. Even though both Mafia 1 and 2 feature large worlds that you can freely roam, neither is really considered an open-world game. That's because the story missions take place in a set order and there isn't much in the way of side activities, but if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck… Anyway, according to a new interview from IGN, the developers agree with players that a full open-world filled with distractions isn't a good fit for the Mafia series. The negative response to 3, combined with the positive one for the 2020 Mafia: Definitive Edition remake of the original 2002 game, led Hangar 13 to reconsider its approach – not every game can be GTA, after all. Mafia: The Old Country is launching on August 8, 2025, and it serves as a prequel to the original trilogy. As the name suggests, we'll be heading back to the heart of the mobster society: 1900s Sicily. It's an action-adventure game with a heavy focus on stealth. Even though it's not an open-world game in the more modern sense, it will likely benefit from GTA 6's delay. There are only so many crime simulators we can stomach in quick succession. While you wait, check out our list of the best adventure games that you can sink your teeth into.
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mafia The Old Country Developer diary shows Weapons & Vehicles
The post Mafia The Old Country Developer diary shows Weapons & Vehicles appeared first on ClutchPoints. A new Mafia The Old Country Breaking Omerta Developer Diary released, showing how the team captured sounds for the game's weapons, vehicles, music, and more. We've already seen the game's stunning visuals, but sound design also plays a vital role in delivering a fun experience. And Hangar 13 found a way to capture authentic sounds using real weapons and vehicles from the time period. Without further ado, let's dive right in. Developer Hangar 13 unveiled their latest chapter in their Mafia The Old Country Breaking Omerta Developer diary series. This episode, dubbed 'The Sounds of Sicily' focuses on the game's sound design. So what exactly did it cover? The first part of the video focuses on weapon sounds. All weapons you see in Mafia The Old Country are real weapons used in the time period. Therefore, the developers will able to get their hands on them and capture their sound. This all serves to heighten the authenticity of the setting. The Old Country's gameplay also features driving sections, where you'll drive a variety of vehicles to reach your destination. Just like the weapons, the developers were able to find people who owned and cared for these cars. And because of that, we'll get to hear the authentic sounds of those vehicles in Mafia The Old Country. Lastly, the diary dives into the soundtrack, as well as the cooperation between the narrative and audio teams to produce a realistic vibe of 1900s Sicily. Art Director Steven Noakes believes that the 'Music, in a way, makes the graphics look much better than they would do otherwise.' Overall, that includes everything from the latest Mafia the Old Country Breaking Omerta Developer Diary. We look forward to both seeing and hearing the sights and sounds of 1900s Sicily when the game launches this August. Feel free to check out some of the other recent entries in the Breaking Omerta series. Their last video, 'Capturing Performance' gives us a bit more insight on the game's main protagonst, Enzo Favara. Furthermore, they also released a developer diary about the game's graphics and art design. But if you'd rather wait and not get spoiled, the game's launch is not far off. The fourth entry of the Mafia series hits store shelves later this Summer. Lastly, for more gaming news, visit ClutchPoints. Furthermore, subscribe to our gaming newsletter for more weekly info. Related: All NBA 2K25 Season 8 Rewards For MyTEAM & MyCAREER Related: Brawl Stars Alli Guide – Best Setup For New Mythic Brawler
Hindustan Times
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Summer Game Fest 2025: Resident Evil, Mafia, and more — Here are the 5 biggest trailer drops
Summer Game Fest 2025 officially kicked off on Friday with a jam-packed, two-hour showcase that felt like a throwback to the E3 glory days. Hosted by Geoff Keighley, the livestream delivered exactly what fans were hoping for. Now, among the big names making appearances were Mafia: The Old Country, Dying Light: The Beast, and the new Resident Evil. Of course, Fortnite and Deadpool VR were also there. ALSO READ| GTA 6 Interactive Map: 100+ new locations, screenshot spots, and more you can check Capcom is back with the iconic horror franchise. 'Resident Evil Requiem sends players back to Raccoon City' in what looks like a haunting return to form. The game is set to launch on 27 February 2026 for PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X. 2K and Hangar 13 dropped the new trailer for Mafia: The Old Country, revealing a beautifully gritty Sicily in the 1900s. 'The trailer showed hero Enzo and his many dealings with the criminal underworld,' they stated. Dying Light: The Beast is a standalone title that puts you back in Kyle Crane's shoes after his absence in the 2022 sequel. 'It will be out on August 22, 2025,' and as a bonus, IGN named it their 'First' game of the month, including an exclusive 30-minute gameplay preview for fans hungry for more. GOT fans assemble! Game of Thrones: War for Westeros lets players step into the shoes of the Great Houses or even the Night King himself. 'Raise your banners, rally iconic heroes and conquer the Seven Kingdoms solo, or in exciting free-for-all multiplayer.' IO Interactive may be busy with their Bond game, but they haven't forgotten about Agent 47. Hitman: World of Assassination came as a surprise and players now get to track and eliminate 'Mads Mikkelsen's Le Chiffre from Casino Royale. And yes, Mikkelsen is back once again as the Bond villain.' ALSO READ| Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls: When can you expect the 4v4 tag team fighter to go live? Kojima fans got another glimpse into the world of Death Stranding 2. 'Luca Marinelli's Neil and Alissa Jung's Lucy take center stage in Summer Game Fest 2025's Death Stranding 2 story trailer.' The sequel launches on 26 June 2025, exclusively on PlayStation 5.
Business Mayor
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Mayor
Mafia: The Old Country was inspired by The Godfather and Sicilian knife fights
Table of Contents Table of Contents The passage of time Knives out During PAX East 2025, 2K revealed its latest trailer for Mafia: The Old Country . The latest entry in the long-running crime series will deliver familiar mob action that fans have come to expect, but it's bringing one big change too. Rather than taking place in America, players will now get to run wild in Sicily. Shortly after the trailer was revealed, Digital Trends sat down with members of the Mafia development team to chat about the latest installment. The team tells us why it decided to take the series to Italy and revealed how the Sicilian setting changed the game. One big impact that the shift had? Knife fighting. Lots of knife fighting. The Mafia series has a long history of putting players in the cement shoes of various mobsters from the 20th century. The majority of its installments up until now take place all throughout America, primarily on the East Coast. That's all while telling a compelling story with characters to which players typically get attached. Mafia: The Old Country is looking to shake things up. Game director Alex Cox had a simple elevator pitch for the latest entry. 'The way we described this from the very beginning was Mafia meets The Godfather in 1900s Sicily,' Cox tells Digital Trends. 'That's the internal phrase we used when talking to other developers, because it gives you a really clear image in your head of what the game is immediately.' Nick Baynes, studio president at Hangar 13, reassures fans that it will be a 'classic Mafia mob story.' The only difference is that it'll take place in a 'brand new, beautiful location.' One of the many things that has Baynes excited is that it's a prequel to the other installments. That's because he sees it as 'a great jumping on point' for new players. Hangar 13 / 2K Games Both setting and time are crucial to The Old Country . Since it'll be taking place in the early 1900s, players will see the transition from one era to another. That's by design, because the passage of time plays a major thematic role in the story. 'It's a period of change in Sicily,' Cox says. 'There's a big number of Sicilians at that time who started to emigrate to America. That's something we've tried to reflect on through the whole creative development from the story and mechanics as well.' Baynes says that players will begin to notice this as they play through the game. He points to the world's streets as an example, explaining how players will quickly notice how some roads in-game are better suited for horse travel while others are clearly made with vehicles in mind. As they progress further into the story, players will begin to see horse roads slowly being phased out in favor of ones built for cars. The team really wanted to focus on combat this time around, making it feel more dangerous. Every bullet counts, which is why the devs implemented a looting feature that players can perform after combat. Ammo preservation is paramount, so some dirty scavenging is required to stay alive. Players won't just mow down rivals in shootouts, though. Knives play an important role in combat this time, as blades come with distinct abilities. The addition of knife dueling isn't just a twist for the sake of change; it ties back into the story and setting. Read More Crash Bandicoot: N. Sane Trilogy surpasses 20M copies sold 'Sicily has a knife-fighting tradition, and it's something we felt was quite iconic for the idea of Sicilian gangsters,' Cox says. '[Knife Dueling] is a special gameplay mode, where certain characters will appear as bosses, and you have to fight them to death with your knife.' This is probably the only time we visit a location like this in the Mafia series. Getting this right was so important that the team sent a few members to Sicily to meet those who make traditional Sicilian knives and watch how these knife fights would play out in real life. It wasn't just a cool field trip for the team, but important research to make sure that the combat felt as accurate to its inspiration as possible. That bleeds into a larger theme with The Old Country , as Italian authenticity was the goal. The team wanted to ensure that players got a unique cultural experience while still staying true to the Mafia identity. ''How is it different to play in Sicily?' It's the knives, the location. We're having combat in Greek ruins and in catacombs under the ground. Locations that are very distinctive to Sicily. We have horse chases [where you] jump onto cars.' 2K It was essential to create this sense of adventure because it may be one of a kind. 'This is probably the only time we visit a location like this in the Mafia series,' Cox says. Since The Old Country isn't in an urban environment like previous titles, it allowed the team to 'go heavy' when it came to leaning into the 'thrilling adventure vibe.' The team is putting in a lot of work to ensure that Mafia: The Old Country respects Sicilian culture while still creating something that fits in the Mafia universe. You can see all of this for yourself in the new trailer, which features glimpses of knife fights and the new setting. Even if you're a Mafia newcomer, The Old Country seems like it will be a strong starting point that functions both as an entry to the series and a portal to another era. Mafia: The Old Country launches on August 8 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Digital Trends
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
Mafia: The Old Country was inspired by The Godfather and Sicilian knife fights
Table of Contents Table of Contents The passage of time Knives out During PAX East 2025, 2K revealed its latest trailer for Mafia: The Old Country. The latest entry in the long-running crime series will deliver familiar mob action that fans have come to expect, but it's bringing one big change too. Rather than taking place in America, players will now get to run wild in Sicily. Shortly after the trailer was revealed, Digital Trends sat down with members of the Mafia development team to chat about the latest installment. The team tells us why it decided to take the series to Italy and revealed how the Sicilian setting changed the game. One big impact that the shift had? Knife fighting. Lots of knife fighting. Recommended Videos The passage of time The Mafia series has a long history of putting players in the cement shoes of various mobsters from the 20th century. The majority of its installments up until now take place all throughout America, primarily on the East Coast. That's all while telling a compelling story with characters to which players typically get attached. Mafia: The Old Country is looking to shake things up. Game director Alex Cox had a simple elevator pitch for the latest entry. 'The way we described this from the very beginning was Mafia meets The Godfather in 1900s Sicily,' Cox tells Digital Trends. 'That's the internal phrase we used when talking to other developers, because it gives you a really clear image in your head of what the game is immediately.' Nick Baynes, studio president at Hangar 13, reassures fans that it will be a 'classic Mafia mob story.' The only difference is that it'll take place in a 'brand new, beautiful location.' One of the many things that has Baynes excited is that it's a prequel to the other installments. That's because he sees it as 'a great jumping on point' for new players. Both setting and time are crucial to The Old Country. Since it'll be taking place in the early 1900s, players will see the transition from one era to another. That's by design, because the passage of time plays a major thematic role in the story. 'It's a period of change in Sicily,' Cox says. 'There's a big number of Sicilians at that time who started to emigrate to America. That's something we've tried to reflect on through the whole creative development from the story and mechanics as well.' Baynes says that players will begin to notice this as they play through the game. He points to the world's streets as an example, explaining how players will quickly notice how some roads in-game are better suited for horse travel while others are clearly made with vehicles in mind. As they progress further into the story, players will begin to see horse roads slowly being phased out in favor of ones built for cars. Knives out The team really wanted to focus on combat this time around, making it feel more dangerous. Every bullet counts, which is why the devs implemented a looting feature that players can perform after combat. Ammo preservation is paramount, so some dirty scavenging is required to stay alive. Players won't just mow down rivals in shootouts, though. Knives play an important role in combat this time, as blades come with distinct abilities. The addition of knife dueling isn't just a twist for the sake of change; it ties back into the story and setting. 'Sicily has a knife-fighting tradition, and it's something we felt was quite iconic for the idea of Sicilian gangsters,' Cox says. '[Knife Dueling] is a special gameplay mode, where certain characters will appear as bosses, and you have to fight them to death with your knife.' This is probably the only time we visit a location like this in the Mafia series. Getting this right was so important that the team sent a few members to Sicily to meet those who make traditional Sicilian knives and watch how these knife fights would play out in real life. It wasn't just a cool field trip for the team, but important research to make sure that the combat felt as accurate to its inspiration as possible. That bleeds into a larger theme with The Old Country, as Italian authenticity was the goal. The team wanted to ensure that players got a unique cultural experience while still staying true to the Mafia identity. ''How is it different to play in Sicily?' It's the knives, the location. We're having combat in Greek ruins and in catacombs under the ground. Locations that are very distinctive to Sicily. We have horse chases [where you] jump onto cars.' It was essential to create this sense of adventure because it may be one of a kind. 'This is probably the only time we visit a location like this in the Mafia series,' Cox says. Since The Old Country isn't in an urban environment like previous titles, it allowed the team to 'go heavy' when it came to leaning into the 'thrilling adventure vibe.' The team is putting in a lot of work to ensure that Mafia: The Old Country respects Sicilian culture while still creating something that fits in the Mafia universe. You can see all of this for yourself in the new trailer, which features glimpses of knife fights and the new setting. Even if you're a Mafia newcomer, The Old Country seems like it will be a strong starting point that functions both as an entry to the series and a portal to another era. Mafia: The Old Country launches on August 8 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
