Hangar 13 has officially unveiled Mafia: The Old Country, the next installment in the beloved Mafia franchise. The announcement was accompanied by a gripping trailer debut during The Game Awards, setting the stage for the game’s release in the summer of 2025. Serving as a prequel to the series’ original entry, The Old Country dives into the roots of organized crime in early 1900s Sicily.

This announcement marks the first original Mafia title since 2016’s Mafia III. It follows the success of Mafia: Definitive Edition in 2020, a remake of the original game that reignited interest in the franchise. This upcoming prequel promises a return to the series’ narrative-driven roots, focusing on a linear cinematic experience akin to Mafia and Mafia II.

Set against the backdrop of 1900s Sicily, players will step into the shoes of Enzo, a new protagonist who rises from a harrowing childhood in the sulfur mines to become a member of Don Torrisi’s crime family. The game explores the origins of the titular mafia, immersing players in a richly detailed world that combines grounded stealth, tense gunplay, and an authentic representation of Sicilian life during the era.

Hangar 13 has emphasized that The Old Country will be a “focused package” rather than an open-world experience, with its structure closely resembling the first two Mafia games. Fans of the series can look forward to a deeply engaging narrative set within lush Italian landscapes, promising a blend of cinematic storytelling and immersive gameplay.

The announcement has sparked widespread excitement, with fans eager to see how the prequel will expand the Mafia universe while offering a fresh perspective on its origins. However, The Old Country’s release window directly competes with the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI. Despite this, Hangar 13 remains confident in its ability to deliver a compelling experience, offering a unique alternative to Rockstar’s open-world blockbuster.

Mafia: The Old Country will launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in the summer of 2025. As anticipation builds, the debut trailer and early details have set high expectations for what could be a defining chapter in the Mafia Series.