Summary
The newly published ESRB rating forMafia: The Old Countryhas revealed new details about the game, including an early 1900s setting, bloody gameplay mechanics, and early teasers for some of the cutscenes.Mafia: The Old Countryis currently slated to release for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, and the ESRB page has ignited fresh excitement among fans ahead of the launch of the newest entry in a classic franchise.
For those unfamiliar, the firstMafiagame was originally released for Windows PC back in 2002 before getting a console port to the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in 2004.Mafia 2was released six years later in 2010, followed byMafia 3launching another six years later in 2016. With the next installment in theMafiavideo game franchisepotentially releasing almost a decade after its predecessor, fans have been anxious to get a closer look at where the story will lead inMafia: The Old Country.
According to the officialESRBwebsite,Mafia: The Old Countrywill have a Mature 17+ rating due largely to the inclusion of extreme violence, sexual scenes, and adult language, and the game has now been confirmed to be a decades-old prequel to the existing titles in the series. The full game description given by the ESRB states thatMafia: The Old Countrywill be set in Sicily in 1905 and will see players “engage in various criminal activities” that will include the use of “knives, pistols, rifles, shotguns, and explosives.” Blood splatters, pools of blood, throat slitting, and close-quarters executions also will be included in the game’s combat mechanics, along with sexually suggestive scenarios, foul language, and drunk driving. Players will soon get a closer look at the brutal gameplay with a freshMafia: The Old Countrytrailerset to release on May 8.
When is Mafia: The Old Country Releasing?
While there has not been an official announcement, a since-deleted PAX East presentation leak revealed a potential August 8release date forMafia: The Old Country. Whether that date is accurate to the studio’s plans remains unknown, though many are anticipating the new May 8 gameplay trailer to shed some light on a possible launch day. It has been over 20 years since the firstMafiagame was released, and expectations are high forMafia: The Old Countryto bring back beloved gameplay elements while introducing a fresh story that will entice both returning and first-time players.
Following the delay ofGrand Theft Auto 6to 2026, audiences are expecting a number of games to confirm 2025 release dates, and many are hoping thatMafia: The Old Countrywill be among the biggestvideo games coming in 2025. Interested players should look out for more updates onMafia: The Old Country, including any potential new information revealed in the May 8 gameplay trailer.
Mafia: The Old Country
WHERE TO PLAY
Uncover the origins of organized crime inMafia: The Old Country, a gritty mob story set in the brutal underworld of 1900s Sicily. Fight to survive as Enzo Favara and prove your worth to the Cosa Nostra in this immersive third-person action-adventure set during a dangerous, unforgiving era.This thrilling narrative is brought to life by stunning visuals, cinematic storytelling, and the authentic realism that the critically acclaimedMafiaseries is known for. Enzo’s story unfolds in a time when skill with a stiletto blade was a deadly asset, aluparasawed-off shotgun was a go-to firearm, murderous vendettas raged for decades, and mafiosi patrolled their protection rackets on foot, horseback, or behind the wheel of turn-of-the-century motorcars.Through grit and determination, Enzo has survived a childhood of indentured labor in Sicily’s hellish sulfur mines. Now, through a twist of fate, he has the opportunity to join Don Torrisi’s crime family, and will do whatever it takes to carve out a better life for himself.By swearing an oath, Enzo has committed himself to the Torrisi family’s code of honor, with all the power and hardship it entails. He must never forget this simple truth:Family Takes Sacrifice.
