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So, here I was, browsing through some gaming news, and bam! Mafia: The Old Country grabs me by the eyeballs. What is it about game announcements that get me every time? Anyway, Hangar 13 and 2K dropped the release date for this one — PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC fans, mark your calendars for August 8. Oh! And it’s gonna burn a $49.99-sized hole in your pocket. Well, $59.99 if you’re going for the Deluxe Edition — but more on that later.
Is Mafia: The Old Country Worth the Hype?
Okay, folks, let’s talk about this. The game’s said to have AAA quality, even though it’s pocketed at a AA price. That’s something, isn’t it? They put out this slick trailer — short but darn good. Also, there’s a developer insight thing that dives deep, like deep-sea-level deep.
Here’s where it gets interesting. Hangar 13… Yeah, remember them? They’ve apparently learned a thing or two. Mafia 3 might have looked pretty with a decent story, but the open-world bit? Meh. This time, they’re shipping a linear deal promising quality storytelling and authentic 1920s feels. And maybe it’s gonna be that sizzling summer 2025 hit we didn’t know we needed.
The Deluxe Edition… Who even buys these? I mean, besides me when I get swept away. It packs this Padrino Pack—imagine a shotgun, a cool pistol, some charm thingamajig, a fancy outfit, a knife that screams style, a sweet limousine, and even a horse! Got a thing for racing? There’s the Gatto Nero Pack with its own set of goodies.
Oh, and there’s music, some sort of original score, an artbook too. They love throwing in those pre-order bonuses, don’t they? Every order booked ahead gets you into the Soldato Pack club. Outfit, knife, horse, charm—seriously, it’s like Christmas for gamers.
Pre-orders? Already live on the PlayStation Store. Better move if you’re into early grabbing.
Life’s wild sometimes, right? Anyway, gotta play that trailer again.