Title: Mafia: The Old Country – A $50 Adventure into the World of Cosa Nostra, No Life Surrender Required This August

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Oh boy, so “Mafia: The Old Country” finally decided to give us a definite launch date. Circle August 8, 2025, on your calendar. And yeah, if you’re into the whole get-it-early thing, you can grab the standard edition. It’s one of those games that promises not to eat into all your weekends. Maybe just most of them.

Funny thing, though—I think we’d kinda guessed this date was coming. Leaks have been spilling out like an overfilled sink since last summer. Apparently, there was a bit of a fiasco in April with a Steam announcement that let it slip too early. Oops?

Anyway, back to it. PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S—you name it, it’ll be there. Has GTA 6 being pushed back changed this? Nah, mafiosos keep their plans. Prices? Standard edition’s at $49.99/£44.99, or throw in another $10—because why not?—for the deluxe edition.

This premium version? It’s got pizzazz. Extra outfits, flashy weapons, some cars, maybe even a horse tossed in there. This pack’s called the Padrino and Gatto Nero; honestly, sounds like they raided a fancy dress shop. The Eckhart Speciale Limousine is included, perfect for arriving all grand to, I dunno, a mafia meeting or something. Just don’t get too flashy—no one wants a target on their back.

Oh, and pre-order goodies? Soldato Pack has you covered with more shiny things.

If you’re curious what the gameplay is like, there’s a fresh trailer somewhere you gotta check out. Lots of mafia scenes—like having a day full of bigger-than-life ‘bambini’ antics. Think: shooting, stabbing, and racing. Because that’s what every mafia enthusiast dreams of, right?

I swear, if I ever make it to Italy, I’ll probably get side-eyed for this game and be dubbed “cultural criminal” or whatever. Deservedly so?

Oh, here’s a nugget from 2K’s President David Ismailer himself! He mentioned something about people loving good stories but not having endless free time. He’s pinning the game as a powerful narrative that doesn’t demand much—probably his way of saying, “It’s shiny but short.”

Thinking about picking up “Mafia: The Old Country” this summer? I’ve been on the fence, but who knows—a wild impulse purchase might happen. What about you? Let’s chat below.