Back to the underworld: New gameplay for Mafia: The Old Country reveals more game scenes

A first in-depth look at the prequel to the Mafia series: IGN shows around 9 minutes of gameplay from Mafia: The Old Country and gives fans a taste of the return to the roots of the series.

Sicily 1920: A new beginning for the Mafia series

In the newly released video for Mafia: The Old Country, we experience the beginnings of organized crime - set in the heat of Sicily shortly after the First World War. The scene shows a calm introduction, followed by an escort job that eventually leads to a lead-filled confrontation. Stylistically, the game remains true to its cinematic presentation, with a dense setting, atmospheric music and a clearly told mafia story.

Focus on narrative and classic third-person action

The structure is reminiscent of the early parts of the series: the story is in the foreground, the pace is rather leisurely, but the experiences are intense and open-world exploration takes a back seat. The protagonist - still nameless here - acts in typical Mafia style: cautious, controlled, but uncompromising. The gunplay also feels grounded and quite cinematic with cinematic camera angles.

Foretaste of the August release

The new gameplay presentation for Mafia: The Old Country makes it clear where the journey is heading: cinematic staging, strong characters and a narrative focus instead of open-world shooting. Anyone looking for classic Mafia vibes will get a stylish prequel here, just in time for August 8.

Buy Mafia: The Old Country - on Gamesplanet with pre-order bonus

Mafia: The Old Country will be released on August 8th and is already available for pre-order. Pre-order Mafia: The Old Country Standard or Deluxe Edition now at Gamesplanet to receive the Soldato Pack with special cosmetics and a helpful amulet as well as digital bonus materials*.

*The pre-order offer is available until the release date for Mafia: The Old Country Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition. Internet connection required to unlock bonus content. For digital pre-orders, items are automatically activated in-game at launch. For physical pre-orders, a code is included in the box that can be redeemed in-game. The terms and conditions apply.