The release date for the highly anticipated video game *Mafia: The Old Country* has been seemingly leaked, with sources suggesting it will launch on August 8 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
A Steam blog post by publisher 2K and developer Hangar 13 inadvertently revealed the potential release date before it was edited to remove the information. The post detailed the companies’ plans for PAX East 2025, an event that will feature a panel discussing *Mafia: The Old Country*. Gematsu, a gaming news outlet, captured a screenshot of the blog post before the release date was scrubbed, providing evidence of the leak.
The PAX East 2025 panel is scheduled to take place on May 8 at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET. During this event, 2K and Hangar 13 will unveil a new gameplay trailer for *Mafia: The Old Country*. The panel will also include appearances by key developers, such as studio president Nick Baynes, game director Alex Cox, and cinematic director Tomas Hrebicek. It is expected that the release date will be officially announced during this panel.
*Mafia: The Old Country* is a prequel to the original *Mafia* game and is set in the early 1900s in Sicily. The game takes place in the fictional town of San Celeste, a location that has been featured in previous *Mafia* games, including *Mafia 2*, and is mentioned in *Mafia: Definitive Edition*. The game’s setting in San Celeste aims to provide a rich and authentic experience, with the town’s history and culture being integral to the narrative.
To enhance the game’s cultural authenticity, *Mafia: The Old Country* will feature full audio dubbing tracks in multiple languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, Czech, Russian, and Sicilian. This decision underscores the developers’ commitment to creating an immersive experience that honors the cultural heritage of the game’s setting.
