Is Mafia The Old Country open-world?

No, Mafia The Old Country will not feature any open-world elements upon release. It is set to have a linear progression system, heavily relying on its storyline. However, you can expect a tiny bit of freedom in gameplay as it should exceed the simple mission-and-cutscene playstyle.

Having said that, here is a brief overview of the features arriving in Mafia The Old Country.

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Everything you need to know about Mafia The Old Country

Mafia The Old Country is a new third-person title set to release on August 7, 2025. It will be an action-adventure game featuring a captivating mob-related story from the 1900s, set in Sicily’s underworld.

Mafia The Old Country does not feature a traditional open world (Image via 2K)

According to the developers, the game will not have any open-world exploration opportunities and will be a “linear, narrative-driven game.” The official Q and A 2 blog post from 2K reads the following:

"While Mafia: The Old Country is a linear and narrative-driven experience, some missions will offer the freedom to take your own route toward objectives. In other words, similar to Mafia and Mafia II, you'll be given opportunities to freely roam through a detailed and lived-in world."

Your main character, called Enzo Favara, has to fight and survive in the dangerous Mafia world, ultimately proving his worth to the Cosa Nostra. You will get an overall immersive gameplay experience comprising fight scenes, politics, and character development, as the Mafia series is famous for.

The game will be available in two different editions: Standard and Deluxe. The former costs $49.99, while the latter is priced at $59.99 and will feature additional cosmetics and bonus items.

In terms of platforms, the title will be available to play on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.

Also, note that you can currently pre-order the game on Steam, which will provide you with the Soldato pack upon its official release. The pack will contain the Soldato outfit, Scannaturi Speciale knife, Tesoro horse and accessories, and the Lupara charm.

Check out: MTOC gameplay trailer breakdown

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That covers everything you need to know about Mafia The Old Country for now. If you are a fan of the Mafia franchise, this chance to return to the brutal and dangerous underworld would definitely be something to look forward to.

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