Fans of the series were left scratching their heads when it was revealed that Mafia: The Old Country announced its preorder price of just $49.99 USD. A prequel to the rest of the series and its first release since Mafia 3 almost a decade ago, The Old Country is set in early 1900s Sicily, where it'll explore the very origins of organized crime in Italy. First revealed at The Game Awards in 2024, it got a brand-new gameplay trailer this morning, which ended with the reveal that preorders are available now.
Many then logged onto their preferred platforms to discover The Old Country's relatively low price tag of just $50. Some, including Kosstoo on Reddit, expressed disbelief at the price, saying, "I don’t know what to think about it...Hope it’s like a Mafia game and not just a shooter." Fans have echoed the sentiment, worrying that the game might be shorter than previous titles in the series. However, others suggest there might be a greater trend at play here: the beginnings of more flexible game pricing, the rumblings of which have already begun across the industry.
At hearing that Mafia: The Old Country would be priced lower than...
