Mafia: The Old Country Release Date Possibly Leaked
August 8th, 2025, noted down on your calendar yet? It might be if a recent incident is anything to go by. Fans eagerly anticipating Mafia: The Old Country may have just gotten a peek at the game's release date. This information comes courtesy of what seems to be an accidental leak.
The Steam Sneak Peek
It all started with a Steam blog post announcing Hangar 13's PAX East panel. Eagle-eyed fans noticed something strange. A line suggested Mafia: The Old Country was to be released on August 8th. The blog post was quickly edited. The date vanished. But in the age of screenshots, nothing ever gets deleted online. The anticipation is now building. Could this be the real deal?
PAX East: Mark Your Calendars for the Official Word
For those eagerly anticipating official confirmation, everyone is now eyeing PAX East. On May 8th, Hangar 13 is hosting a panel. They are promising a brand-new gameplay trailer and a dive into the past and future of the Mafia franchise. It is likely that they will officially announce the release date at this event. Will it be August 8th? We will see, but this leak certainly fans the flames.
Sicily Revisited: What To Expect From The Old Country
Mafia: The Old Country will be a prequel. We will be taking it all the way back to the turn of the 1900s in Sicily. We will be playing as Enzo Favara, a hungry player wanting to make his mark with the Mafia. It is going to be a story-driven experience. It will explore the gritty origins of organized crime. Hangar 13 has been emphasizing "authentic realism." There are assurances of intense melee and gun combat, and even horse riding and early autos.
GTA 6 Connection? The Rumor Mill is Turning
This is where things become even more interesting. With the possibility of an August release for Mafia, the rumor surrounding the release window for Grand Theft Auto 6 is being warmed up. Both series are owned by Take-Two. Is Take-Two strategically spacing out these huge releases? Most believe an August release of Mafia would make a Fall release of GTA 6 all the more possible. This would allow each game to have its time in the sun. Of course, this is all speculation, but it is certainly fun to consider.
Stay Tuned for More Mafia News
Whether or not the August 8th release date is true, one thing is for sure. Mafia: The Old Country is going to be a big 2025 release. Set your calendars for the PAX East presentation on May 8th. It is looking like that is where we will finally get the official word. Until then, the leak has definitely given Mafia fans a lot to talk about.
