Mafia: The Old Country News

Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two, says that Mafia: The Old Country has “performed well ahead of expectations.” And he’s equally excited for the future of the franchise, which he thinks has a bright future.

Zelnick spoke to IGN in an interview ahead of the company’s Q2 financial report, detailing how The Old Country beat expectations. While we don’t have the official sales number, Take-Two’s earnings did say the title “quickly surpassed our internal expectations and affirmed our belief that consumer demand remains strong for premium, narrative-driven experiences that over-index on value.” Interestingly, this was the exact same earnings call that delayed Grand Theft Auto 6 to November 2026.

All this seems to suggest we might see more narrative-driven games in the same vein. Although it’ll likely be a while before there’s a new Mafia game, Zelnic added that “we’re really excited.”

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[p][/p][p]In honor of Mafia: The Old Country's nomination for Best Storytelling in the Golden Joystick Awards, we're diving deep into the creative process that brought Mafia: The Old Country's narrative to life. Joining us today are members of the development team:[/p][p][/p][p]Alex Cox, Franchise Game Director[/p][p]Devin Hitch, Executive Producer[/p][p]Tomáš Hřebíček, Cinematics Director[/p][p]
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• [p]Please keep your questions respectful.[/p]
• [p]Avoid personal questions directed at the developers.[/p]
• [p]You’re welcome to submit multiple questions, but please don’t spam the thread.[/p]
• [p]Respect everyone’s opinions. Healthy discussion and debates are encouraged.[/p]
• [p]Try to keep questions on-topic and related to Mafia: The Old Country.[/p]

[p][/p][p]We will lock the thread once the AMA concludes. Thank you all for being part of this community and for your continued support of the Mafia series.[/p][p]
If you haven’t voted in the Golden Joystick Awards yet, there’s still time. Cast your vote for Mafia: The Old Country in the Best Storytelling category before October 31, 2025.[/p][p]
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[p][/p][p][/p][p]In honor of Mafia: The Old Country's nomination for Best Storytelling in the Golden Joystick Awards, team members from Hangar 13 are answering your story questions live on r/MafiaTheGame.[/p][p][/p][p]Join us right here on r/MafiaTheGame on October 29th at 8:00 AM PT / 3:00 PM GMT as we dive deep into the creative process that brought Enzo’s story to life, with special guests:[/p][p][/p]

• [p]Alex Cox, Franchise Game Director[/p]
• [p]Devin Hitch, Executive Producer[/p]
• [p]Tomáš Hřebíček, Cinematics Director[/p]

[p][/p][p]Please keep in mind that this AMA will freely discuss spoilers. If you haven’t finished Mafia: The Old Country yet, consider this your sign to keep playing through Enzo’s journey before joining in.[/p][p][/p][p]We look forward to this sitdown and answering your burning questions. And if you haven’t voted yet, there’s still time: Cast your vote for Mafia: The Old Country in the Best Storytelling category before October 31, 2025.[/p][p]
To vote, click HERE.[/p][p][/p][p]We'd like to thank you all for your support and for continuing to maintain Omertà outside of this spoiler-filled conversation. We'll speak with you soon.[/p][p]
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[p][/p][p]The time has come, Mafiosi, to stand together and honor your oath to the family. Thanks to you, our incredible community, Mafia: The Old Country has been officially nominated for best Storytelling at this year’s Golden Joystick Awards.[/p][p][/p][p]Your loyalty and passion have carried this family far, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Now we ask for one more act of loyalty. Please consider voting for us in the Best Storytelling category here before October 31. We truly appreciate your support. Cast your vote today and help us share Enzo’s story with the world.[/p][p]
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[p]It's been five years since Mafia: Definitive Edition launched in September 2020, faithfully remaking and expanding the story of cab-driver-turned-gangster Tommy Angelo. Recreating the iconic 2002 game for a modern audience was a labor of love, so to celebrate this five-year anniversary, we're taking a look back at this authentic, gritty crime drama set in the 1930s American city of Lost Heaven.[/p][p][/p][p]On the Mafia franchise social channels, we're sharing some retrospective, behind-the-scenes details about Mafia: Definitive Edition. Here's what you won't want to miss in the coming days:[/p][p][/p][h3]Mafia: Definitive Edition art showcase[/h3][p]It's a rare treat to reimagine a classic, so here's a glimpse at how Hangar 13 approached preserving and elevating the look and feel of Mafia with this treasure trove of concept art.[/p][p][/p][h3]Hangar 13 devs replay the infamous racing mission[/h3][p]Whether you deem Mafia and Mafia: Definitive Edition's "Fair Play" chapter to be infamous, legendary, or both, watch Hangar 13 put the pedal to the metal as they revisit the classic racing mission.[/p][p][/p][h3]Honoring the Mafia legacy[/h3][p]With this recreation of the original Mafia's splash screen that originally went unused, and a video showing the effort Hangar 13 put into recreating the original game's iconic score, here are two glimpses at how the studio always strives to honor the franchise's legacy.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]After the release of Mafia: Definitive Edition, the team started crafting the story of Enzo Favara in Mafia: The Old Country, depicting the origins of organized crime in the brutal underworld of 1900s Sicily. Mafia: The Old Country is available now.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p]
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