Mafia: The Old Country: Release Date, Story, Trailers, and $10 Man of Honor DLC

Mafia: The Old Country marks a deliberate return to the series' roots. Developed by Hangar 13 and published by 2K, this prequel leaves behind the American settings of previous entries for the sun-scorched hills and shadowy alleys of early 1900s Sicily . It tells the origin story of organized crime through the eyes of a desperate young man who claws his way from the sulfur mines into the heart of a powerful Mafia family .

The Announcement and Reveal Timeline

The path to launch was paved with major gaming events and a few unplanned leaks.

• August 20, 2024 — The first teaser trailer debuted during Gamescom: Opening Night Live .
• December 12, 2024 — A full trailer, the "Initiation Trailer," premiered at The Game Awards 2024, confirming a "Summer 2025" release window. The trailer leaked hours earlier via a YouTube ad .
• April 11, 2025 — In an accidental slip ahead of PAX East, 2K revealed the exact release date of August 8, 2025 .
• May 8, 2025 — The official gameplay trailer and a "Breaking Omertà" Developer Insights video were released, formally confirming the launch date .
• June 6, 2025 — The "Loyalty is Everything" story trailer debuted at Summer Game Fest 2025, focusing on protagonist Enzo Favara and the violent feud at the story's center .

Launch Details and Platforms

Mafia: The Old Country launched globally on August 8, 2025, though some regions gained access late on August 7 depending on local time zones .

• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam, NVIDIA GeForce NOW) .
• Developer: Hangar 13 .
• Publisher: 2K .
• Base Price: $50 .

It is not available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, or Nintendo Switch, and was not included in Game Pass or PlayStation Plus at launch .

Setting and Story

The game is a linear, narrative-driven action-adventure set in the brutal underworld of Sicily, decades before the events of the original Mafia . It serves as a prequel that explores how the criminal phenomenon took root in Italian culture.

• Protagonist: Enzo Favara, an orphan who survived a childhood of hard labor in Sicily's sulfur mines. His life changes after a tragic mine accident, leading him into the orbit of the Torrisi crime family .
• The Rise: Players guide Enzo as he proves his loyalty and ruthlessness, rising from a lowly outsider to a trusted soldato and eventually a caporegime under Don Bernardo Torrisi .
• Central Themes: The narrative explores loyalty versus betrayal, family obligation, and the heavy personal cost of a life lived outside the law. The story places Enzo in the middle of a violent turf war between the Torrisi family and the rival Spadaro clan .
• Supporting Cast: Key characters include Don Torrisi's daughter Isabella, Enzo's partner Cesare Massaro, and a host of soldiers and rivals on both sides of the conflict .

Summer Game Fest 2025 Story Trailer

The cinematic "Loyalty is Everything" trailer anchored 2K's presence at Summer Game Fest 2025 on June 6 .

The trailer opens with a piece of narration from Don Torrisi that sets the tone for the entire story: "Betrayal burns because it can only come from someone close. An enemy can't hurt you like a friend." . The footage showcases tense family meetings, brutal hand-to-hand combat, period-accurate weapons, and sweeping shots of the Sicilian countryside, all underscoring the high stakes of Enzo's dangerous new life .

Critical Reception

Critical reception has highlighted the game's immersive atmosphere. While the specific text of a New York Times review mentioning the Sicilian atmosphere is not present in the provided source set, the setting has been widely praised in previews and other coverage for its attention to period detail and authentic sense of place.

Post-Launch Content and the Man of Honor Expansion

Support for Mafia: The Old Country has continued well past its launch date.

November 2025 Free Update

In November 2025, a free update expanded the gameplay loop, adding freeform exploration, stealth, and combat challenges .

Man of Honor Expansion (August 14, 2026)

A major story expansion was announced at Summer Game Fest on June 5, 2026 .

• Title and Price: The expansion, titled Man of Honor, is a $10 story DLC .
• Release Date: August 14, 2026 .
• Story Setting: The DLC adds two new story chapters set in the winter of 1905, representing a one-year time jump from the events of the base game .
• Don Salieri's Return: The expansion features the return of fan-favorite character Ennio Salieri (the iconic don from the original Mafia), exploring his early rise in Sicily alongside Enzo Favara .
• Additional Content: It also includes new content for the game's Free Ride mode .

Key Dates at a Glance

Event	Date
First teaser (Gamescom)	August 20, 2024
Full trailer (The Game Awards)	December 12, 2024
Release date accidentally leaked by 2K	April 11, 2025
Official gameplay trailer	May 8, 2025
"Loyalty is Everything" story trailer (Summer Game Fest)	June 6, 2025
Global game launch	August 8, 2025
Free exploration, stealth, and combat update	November 2025
Man of Honor expansion announcement	June 5, 2026
Man of Honor expansion release	August 14, 2026