Mafia: The Old Country" is an upcoming third-person action-adventure game that serves as an origin story for the Mafia franchise, set in 1900s Sicily. Players will experience the rise of organized crime through the eyes of Enzo Favara, a young man escaping forced labor and seeking a better life within the Torrisi crime family. The game emphasizes a linear, narrative-driven experience, focusing on authentic details and cinematic storytelling, reminiscent of the original "Mafia" and "Mafia II".
- The game takes place in the fictional Sicilian town of San Celeste during the early 20th century, exploring the origins of the Sicilian Mafia.
- Players will follow Enzo Favara's journey from a life of forced labor in sulfur mines to becoming a made man in the Torrisi family.
- Mafia: The Old Country features a linear, narrative-focused structure with cinematic environments, blending stealth, shooting, and hand-to-hand combat. Players will also have access to period-appropriate vehicles and weapons.
- The game aims for a high degree of authenticity, with attention to detail in the setting, architectural styles, and even the regional variations in knife-making, as detailed in a developer diary.
- Unlike recent open-world entries, "The Old Country" embraces a more focused, linear narrative, reminiscent of the original "Mafia" games.