Mafia: The Old Country News

[p]Your initiation into the Family is fast approaching. With the launch of Mafia: The Old Country less than a week away, we wanted to take another moment to answer some more of the community's burning questions. We recently revealed the range of PC hardware specifications recommended to run the game, as well as a full list of global release times, and those who missed our first Community Q&A can find that here. [/p][p] [/p][p]Below, you'll find a new set of questions and answers delving deeper into the game's mechanics and features: [/p][p] [/p][h3]What accessibility options does Mafia: The Old Country have? [/h3][p]
Below is the list of Accessibility options that you can find in the game's Settings menu:[/p]

• [p]Subtitle Size[/p]
• [p]Subtitle Background Opacity[/p]
• [p]HUD Elements Scale[/p]
• [p]Colorblind Modes for UI[/p]
• [p]Sprint toggle/hold[/p]
• [p]Fully remappable keyboard controls on PC[/p]
• [p]Simplified Struggle (automatically completes rapid-button-press inputs)[/p]

[p][/p][p]In addition to the above, Mafia: The Old Country's Gameplay settings also offer a number of options that may make the game more accessible to some players: [/p]

• [p]Difficulty: Easy, Medium, Hard[/p]
• [p]Customizable Aim Assist[/p]
• [p]Manual Shifting toggle[/p]
• [p]Simulation Driving toggle[/p]
• [p]Skip Drive & Ride option toggle[/p]
• [p]Navigation Signage toggle[/p]
• [p]Stance When Using Cover (Persistent Crouch vs. Classic Mafia)[/p]
• [p]Camera Shake toggle[/p]
• [p]Camera FOV[/p]
• [p]Vehicle Camera View distance[/p]
• [p]Camera Follow toggle[/p]

[p] [/p][h3]What are the difficulty options in Mafia: The Old Country?[/h3][p][/p][p]Mafia: The Old Country offers Easy, Medium, and Hard difficulty options. Here's a breakdown of each setting, which you can also find in the game's Settings menu:[/p][p][/p][p]Easy - A less challenging experience for players new to action games.[/p]

• [p]Your weapons deal more damage.[/p]
• [p]Enemies are less accurate.[/p]
• [p]You gain more resources from looting and pickups.[/p]
• [p]Vehicles take less damage from collisions.[/p]

[p]Medium - A balanced experience for players who want a fair fight.[/p]

• [p]Your weapons deal standard damage.[/p]
• [p]Enemies have normal accuracy.[/p]
• [p]Vehicles take moderate damage from collisions. [/p]

[p]Hard - A tougher experience for players looking to test their skills.[/p]

• [p]Your weapons deal less damage.[/p]
• [p]Enemies hit harder and with higher accuracy.[/p]
• [p]You gain fewer resources from looting and pickups.[/p]
• [p]Vehicles take realistic damage from collisions.[/p]

[p] [/p][h3]Can you play Mafia: The Old Country offline?[/h3][p][/p][p]On PC, you'll need to be connected to the internet the first time you launch the game, but in most instances beyond that, Mafia: The Old Country is entirely playable offline. Two exceptions to this are:[/p]

• [p]If you significantly change your PC hardware between play sessions, an online connection may be required the next time you launch the game.[/p]
• [p]After downloading game updates (which alter the executable file), an online connection will be required upon the next launch. [/p]

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Can you freely explore the map in Mafia: The Old Country?[/h3][p][/p][p]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.[/p][p]The game will also include an Explore option at launch, meaning that once you've completed the Prologue, you'll be able to find collectibles, spend your in-game currency on new items, and take your vehicles and horses for rides around the environment. We have plans to expand this feature via a free post-launch update, more information about which will be revealed at a later date. [/p][h3]
Are there collectibles in Mafia: The Old Country?[/h3][p][/p][p]Throughout the game, you may find collectibles that give you insight into the world of Mafia: The Old Country such as Notes, Newspapers, and Saints’ Cards, as well as opportunities to take Photographs. Others may offer rewards such as Trinacria which can be exchanged for Dinari, or Charms, which can be equipped to Enzo's rosary to grant bonus perks and abilities. And keep an eye out for a Mysterious type of hidden collectible... [/p][p] [/p][h3]Is there a Photo Mode in Mafia: The Old Country?[/h3][p][/p][p]No, Mafia: The Old Country will not have a dedicated Photo Mode at launch. However, there are specific moments in the narrative during which Enzo is encouraged to take photographs with an antique camera, often to capture shots of scenic Sicilian vistas that contribute to the guided collectible system mentioned above.[/p][p][/p][h3]How do knives work? [/h3][p][/p][p]There are three different classes of knives in Mafia: The Old Country.[/p]

• [p]Scannaturi: These knives have lower durability but can be thrown.[/p]
• [p]Rasolu: These knives allow for one-hit kills during active combat.[/p]
• [p]Stiletto: These knives have the highest durability.[/p]

[p]In addition to the above distinctions, some knives come with special perks, like healing Enzo after a takedown. You'll unlock new knives with different perks as you progress through the story, and knives can be purchased from two NPCs, Pasquale or Valerio, then equipped at their shops or at weapon boxes.[/p][p]Only one knife can be carried at a time, and all knives have limited durability that's consumed by special actions like lockpicking, quick stealth kills, knife-throw kills with Scannaturi knives, or one-hit kills with Rasolu knives. The durability of your equipped knife can be restored using whetstones which can be found around the world.  [/p][p]Regardless of durability, your knife is always available as your basic melee attack. It's a great option when an enemy gets too close or if you’re trying to preserve ammo. The basic melee attack isn't as quick or stealthy as a silent takedown, but it’s lethal nonetheless.[/p][p]As for knives unlocked via DLC, players can equip DLC knives starting at Chapter 2 after meeting Pasquale. These come with special perks and advanced attributes compared to other knives within the same class.[/p][p] [/p][h3]Is stealth optional in Mafia: The Old Country?[/h3][p] For most of the game, stealth is entirely optional and just as tactically viable as charging into enemy encounters guns-blazing. However, occasionally, there will be gameplay sections that require Enzo to remain in stealth for narrative reasons.[/p][p][/p][h3]How does the in-game currency work in Mafia: The Old Country, and what can you spend it on?[/h3][p] The in-game currency that Enzo can acquire strictly through gameplay and spend on in-game items is called "Dinari." It can be used to purchase guns, knives, outfits, cars, and horses, as well as alternate styles for some of those items. Dinari can be looted from enemies, gained from opening lockboxes, and earned in other ways throughout the story. There are no microtransactions in Mafia: The Old Country, and you cannot acquire Dinari with real-world money. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]How do vehicles vary?[/h3][p] Vehicles in Mafia: The Old Country vary across a number of categories. Each has a listed Weight (kg / lbs), Power (kW / bhp), Top Speed (km/h / mph), and Transmission type (2-, 3-, and 4-Speed), as well as stats for Acceleration, Braking, and Grip, each measured on a five-point scale.[/p][p][/p][p]Vehicles are unlocked by making progress in the story, purchasing them with the Dinari currency at a Garage, via downloadable content packs, or by signing into or linking your 2K Account in-game (full details here). Additional styles for vehicles can be purchased with Dinari from Pasquale's store in-game. [/p][p] [/p][h3]Are horses unlockable and customizable too?[/h3][p][/p][p]Yes, similar to cars, players can purchase and ride horses, as well as change their tack in stables. Some horses and tack will be unlocked through gameplay as the story progresses, and more of each will be available for purchase with Dinari throughout the game too. Also like cars, horses will have different stats such as "Endurance" or the number of times they can be spurred for a speed boost.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Mafia: The Old Country launches on August 8, but there are still reveals to come before this gritty crime drama is finally in your hands. Stay tuned for even more new info, and if you haven't already, there's still time to pre-purchase the game on Steam. [/p][p][/p][p]
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[p]For the mafiosi planning to play Mafia: The Old Country on PC, you'd be wise to make sure your machine has everything needed to run it properly. If you're equipped with the right hardware, you'll get to bask in all the beauty of 1900s Sicily's sprawling countryside and quaint urban charms, as well as its grimy underbelly where organized crime first took root.[/p][p]
Included:[/p]

• [p]Uncapped frame rate during gameplay (Cinematics are capped at 30FPS)[/p]
• [p]Anti-Aliasing & Upscaling[/p]
  • [p]Unreal Temporal Super Resolution (TSR)[/p]
  • [p]AMD FidelityFX™ Super Resolution 4 (FSR 4)[/p]
  • [p]NVIDIA Deep Learning Super Sampling 4 (DLSS 4)[/p]
  • [p]Intel Xe Super Sampling 2 (XeSS 2)[/p]
• [p]Frame Generation with AMD FSR, Nvidia DLSS and Intel XeSS on supported hardware only[/p]
• [p]V-Sync[/p]
• [p]Remappable keyboard inputs[/p]
• [p]Ultrawide monitor support[/p]
• [p]HDR support[/p]
• [p]Accessibility options[/p]

[p] [/p][p]To help you see the Valle Dorata in all its period-authentic glory, here's an overview of the specs needed to run the game depending on your PC:[/p][p]
[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Mafia: The Old Country Minimum requirements:[/h2][p]These Minimum specs can run Mafia: The Old Country with solid performance on older PC hardware.[/p][p]
[/p][p]Target resolution and graphics settings[/p]

• [p]Screen Mode: Borderless Fullscreen[/p]
• [p]Render Resolution: 1920x1080[/p]
• [p]Graphics Quality Preset: Medium[/p]
• [p]Anti-Aliasing & Upscaling: Unreal TSR - Balanced[/p]

[p][/p][p]Minimum PC Hardware requirements:[/p]

• [p]Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system[/p]
• [p]Requires SSD[/p]
• [p]OS: Windows 10 / 11[/p]
• [p]Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X / Intel Core i7-9700K[/p]
• [p]Memory: 16 GB RAM[/p]
• [p]Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT / NVIDIA RTX 2070[/p]
• [p]Video Memory: 8 GB[/p]
• [p]DirectX: Version 12[/p]
• [p]Storage: 55 GB available space[/p]

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[/p][h2]Mafia: The Old Country Recommended PC specs:[/h2][p]These Recommend specs will provide the intended experience for Mafia: The Old Country, offering the right balance of graphical beauty and smooth performance.[/p][p]
[/p][p]Target resolution and graphics settings[/p]

• [p]Screen Mode: Borderless Fullscreen[/p]
• [p]Render Resolution: 2560x1440[/p]
• [p]Graphics Quality Preset: High[/p]
• [p]Anti-Aliasing & Upscaling: Unreal TSR - Quality[/p]

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[/p][p]Recommended PC Hardware requirements:[/p]

• [p]Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system[/p]
• [p]Requires SSD[/p]
• [p]OS: Windows 10 / 11[/p]
• [p]Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X / Intel Core i7-12700K[/p]
• [p]Memory: 32 GB RAM[/p]
• [p]Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT / NVIDIA RTX 3080 Ti[/p]
• [p]Video Memory: 12 GB[/p]
• [p]DirectX: Version 12[/p]
• [p]Storage: 55 GB available space[/p]

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[/p][h2]Mafia: The Old Country Epic PC specs:[/h2][p]If you've got a powerful-enough PC, these Epic specs will give you the absolute best visual fidelity for Mafia: The Old Country's rendition of 1900s Sicily.[/p][p]
[/p][p]Target resolution and graphics settings[/p]

• [p]Screen Mode: Borderless Fullscreen (3840x2160)[/p]
• [p]Render Resolution: 2880x1620 (75%)[/p]
• [p]Graphics Quality Preset: Epic[/p]
• [p]Anti-Aliasing & Upscaling: Unreal TSR - Quality[/p]

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[/p][p]Epic PC Hardware requirements:[/p]

• [p]Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system[/p]
• [p]Requires SSD[/p]
• [p]OS: Windows 10 / 11[/p]
• [p]Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X / Intel Core i7-14700K[/p]
• [p]Memory: 32 GB RAM[/p]
• [p]Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 9070 / NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti[/p]
• [p]Video Memory: 12 GB[/p]
• [p]DirectX: Version 12[/p]
• [p]Storage: 55 GB available space[/p][p][/p]

[h2]Mafia: The Old Country PC graphics settings:[/h2][p]Here are the specific graphics options you can tweak to your liking as you fine-tune the settings that work best with your rig:[/p][p]
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• [p]Display Selection: (varies by setup)[/p]
• [p]Screen Mode: Windowed, Borderless Fullscreen[/p]
• [p]Window Resolution: (varies by setup)[/p]
• [p]V-Sync: Off, On (supports VRR via G-Sync / FreeSync)[/p]
• [p]Gameplay Frame Rate (FPS): 30, 40, 60, 90, 120, 144, Unlimited[/p]
• [p]Quality Preset: Low, Medium, High, Epic, Custom[/p]
• [p]Anti-Aliasing & Upscaling: Unreal TSR, NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, Intel XeSS[/p]
• [p]Upscaling Mode: Performance - High, Performance, Balanced, Quality, Quality - High, Native[/p]
• [p]Sharpness:  0.1 - 1.0 (in increments of .1)[/p]
• [p]Frame Generation: Off, On (on supported hardware)[/p]
• [p]Global Illumination: High, Epic[/p]
• [p]Shadows: Medium, High, Epic[/p]
• [p]Reflections: Low, Medium, High, Epic[/p]
• [p]View Distance: Near, Medium, Far, Epic[/p]
• [p]Textures: Low, Medium, High, Epic[/p]
• [p]Foliage: Low, Medium, High, Epic[/p]
• [p]Effects: Low, Medium, High, Epic[/p]
• [p]Post Processing: Medium, High, Epic[/p]
• [p]Motion Blur: Off, On
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[p]HDR AND BRIGHTNESS:
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• [p]HDR: Off, On[/p]
• [p]Brightness: 1.4 - 3.0, in increments of 0.1[/p]
• [p]Black Point: -1 - 1.0, in increments of 0.1[/p][p]
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[p]If you have yet to pre-purchase your copy, there's still time to get your affairs in order and score the Soldato Pack pre-purchase bonus featuring a special weapon, cosmetic items, and a Charm that provides a passive in-game effect.* Mafia: The Old Country launches on August 8, 2025.[/p][p][/p][p]*Pre-Purchase offer available for Mafia: The Old Country Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition until launch. Internet connection required to redeem bonus content. Items will be automatically entitled in-game at launch. Terms apply.[/p][p]
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[p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]"In questa famigghia, la lealtà è tutto."[/p][p][/p][p]Experience Mafia: The Old Country in fully dubbed Sicilian, bringing the Torrisi crime family's story to life with the language of the region. For a first look at these performances, watch the official Sicilian dub of the Story Trailer that first debuted at Summer Game Fest.[/p][p][/p][p]The Mafia community spans the globe, and we strive to deliver top-quality language support. In addition to Sicilian, Mafia: The Old Country has full audio support for English, German, French, Spanish (Spain), Czech, and Russian, and features text localization in Italian, Polish, Ukrainian, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Players can mix-and-match Sicilian dubbing with the subtitle language of their choice.[/p][p][/p][p]Mafia: The Old Country launches on August 8, 2025 and is available for pre-purchase now.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]It's nearly time to join the Family. Mafia: The Old Country launches worldwide next week; below you'll find a full list of launch times by region on Steam.[/p][p][/p][p][/p]

• [p]Auckland, New Zealand - Aug 8 at 4:00 AM NZST[/p]
• [p]Sydney, Australia - Aug 8 at 2:00 AM AEST[/p]
• [p]Tokyo, Japan - Aug 8 at 1:00 AM JST[/p]
• [p]Singapore - Aug 8 at 12:00 AM SGT[/p]
• [p]Prague, Czech Republic - Aug 7 at 6:00 PM CEST[/p]
• [p]Palermo, Sicily - Aug 7 at 6:00 PM CEST[/p]
• [p]London, UK - Aug 7 at 5:00 PM BST[/p]
• [p]São Paulo, Brazil - Aug 7 at 1:00 PM BRT[/p]
• [p]New York, NY, USA - Aug 7 at 12:00 PM EDT[/p]
• [p]New Orleans, LA, USA - Aug 7 at 11:00 AM CDT[/p]
• [p]San Francisco, CA, USA - Aug 7 at 9:00 AM PDT[/p]

[p][/p][p]If you have yet to secure your copy, there's still time to get your affairs in order. Those who pre-purchase the Standard or Deluxe Edition will receive the Soldato Pack, featuring weapon and character cosmetics, along with a helpful Charm that Enzo can equip for a passive in-game effect.* [/p][p][/p][p]The Deluxe Edition also includes the Padrino Pack and Gatto Nero Pack, both of which include special weapons, cosmetic items, and Charms that provide a passive in-game effect, plus digital Bonus Materials.**
[/p][p]*Pre-purchase offer available for Mafia: The Old Country Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition until launch. Internet connection required to redeem bonus content. Items will be automatically entitled in-game at launch. Terms apply.[/p][p]**Internet connection and base game required. Padrino Pack, Gatto Nero Pack, and Bonus Materials are included in the Deluxe Edition of Mafia: The Old Country.[/p][p]
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[p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]The Torrisi family's protection doesn't come free. If any are unwilling to pay the price, blood will be spilled—whether it belongs to the Don's enforcers or enemies. To survive his new responsibilities, Enzo will have to charge headlong into tense shootouts and deadly knife fights. The choice of tools and exact tactics depends on the task, but when the calm or quiet approach can't get the job done, you'll have to rely on period-authentic weapons, unpredictable allies, and a sharp eye for explosive opportunities nestled around the environment. [/p][p]
We'll have to stop there to keep from divulging too much and breaking Omertá, but you won't have to wait much longer to experience the rest of the game for yourself. Mafia: The Old Country launches on August 8, 2025 and is available for pre-purchase now.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]