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- Mafia: The Old Country is finally coming next year.
- The president of Hungar 13 has recently stated that the title would offer a linear storyline.
- Therefore, fans can expect similar gameplay to Mafia 2.
Finally, after years of waiting, a new entry in the iconic Mafia franchise was announced earlier in August during Gamescom 2024. Mafia: The Old Country is a prequel to the first game, which is set in the late 19th century.
While not much has been announced about the title, it appears that Mafia: The Old Country will offer a linear story compared to the last entry in the franchise.
Why it matters: Most fans enjoyed Mafia 2 more for its semi-open linear world, so returning to a similar setting might be the right choice for the next entry.
The president of Hungar 13 stated in a press release that Mafia: The Old Country will follow a more linear approach.
“In Mafia: The Old Country, we’re going back to the roots of what fans love about the franchise, crafting a deep, linear narrative with that classic mob movie feeling.”
-Nick Baynes
While fans were expecting a more open world in the next Mafia entry, the developers have returned to their roots with a linear storyline.
Although Mafia 2 was also a semi-open world game, the fans highly enjoyed it, and many still believe it has the best world among all three games.
Not much has been revealed about the Mafia: The Old Country yet, so it’s hard to tell what fans can expect. However, with the studio going back to its roots, not much can go wrong.
Nonetheless, we are excited about the next entry in the franchise. More information regarding Mafia: The Old Country release date is expected to be announced later this month during the Game Awards.
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