1. Authentic Origins in Turn-of-the-Century Sicily
Announced as a prequel to the legendary franchise, Mafia: The Old Country transports players to the rugged Mediterranean countryside of Sicily during the early 1900s. Rather than competing with massive urban sandboxes, developer Hangar 13 is prioritizing authentic world craftsmanship, era-accurate architecture, and deep narrative immersion.
2. Unreal Engine 5 & Environmental Design
Utilizing Unreal Engine 5âs Nanite micro-polygon geometry and Lumen global illumination, the game captures the sun-drenched coastal cliffs, cobblestone towns, and olive groves with photorealistic accuracy. The environmental physics place heavy focus on grounded combat and historic firearms trajectory modeling.
3. Voice Acting & Authentic Localization
To preserve historical authenticity, the developers have confirmed full voice acting options in Sicilian dialect, alongside comprehensive international voice overs and localization settings.
4. Official Publisher Links
Read the official announcement and media kits on 2Kâs hub: