When Mafia: The Old Country launches in Summer 2025, as revealed during its second trailer during Thursday night's The Game Awards presentation, don't expect an open world romp similar to Mafia 3.
No.
Instead, it appears that the game will be more in line with the original Mafia and the fan-favorite Mafia 2 in terms of its more linear-style open world, than a Grand Theft Auto clone. Information about The Old Country's approach come by way of an interview with IGN, where game director Alex Cox and Hangar 13 president Nick Baynes affirmed the game's approach.
Turn Cid's airship into a living, breathing hub instead.
As part of the interview, Cox and Baynes revealed that The Old Country will not be like Mafia 3. Per that conversation, they called The Old Country a “linear, narrative-driven” game that is a “focused package” that offers a “cinematic experience.”
In other words, players likely won't be driving around old Sicily in search of junction boxes or completing checklist tasks like in Mafia 3. But you'll still be able to drive around, just as you did in the first Mafia and Mafia 2, or even ride a horse, seeing as the...
