Ign First Lifts the Curtain on Mafia: the Old Country in July

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As Mafia: The Old Country approaches release, the game is headlining IGN First throughout July with a series of exclusives. The rollout includes 9 minutes of raw gameplay from an early mission, a hands-on session covering three full chapters, character bios for six key figures, and a developer interview. All features center on the series’ return to early 1900s Sicily – a focus the team says is reinforced by updated tech and a back-to-roots approach. The campaign is structured around weekly “Mafia Mondays,” leading into the game’s August 8 launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

Weekly Reveals – What to Expect in July

IGN is publishing new features every week during July under the “Mafia Mondays” banner. The schedule below reflects the dates provided in the official announcement.

Note: Some features include narrative details; spoiler caution is advised, especially around character bios.

9-Minute ‘Villa’ Mission – Infiltration, Pressure, and Payoff

The new gameplay sequence showcases the “Villa” section from an early chapter. Enzo Favara is ordered by Don Torrisi to deliver a message to a rival who endangered Torrisi’s daughter, Isabella. The slice highlights methodical infiltration and sudden violence inside a tightly guarded estate.

• Loadout and prep: Enzo arms up in Valerio’s workshop before departure.
• Approach and rendezvous: A drive leads to a meetup with Tino and crew outside the estate walls.
• Stealth and breach: Breaking into a Spadaro-guarded compound sets the tone – stealth is viable, but the path can turn bloody fast.
• Close-quarters escalation: The route blends sneaking, slashing, and shooting through the grounds toward the central mansion.
• Confrontation: Double doors burst open as Enzo faces Ludovici – the cut ends before the fallout.

Full gameplay footage is available on IGN: https://www.ign.com/videos/mafia-the-old-country-9-minutes-of-exclusive-gameplay-ign-first

Hands-on Preview – Three Chapters, About Three Hours

As part of IGN First, editors played three complete chapters for approximately three hours, offering a broader look at pacing, mission structure, and the tone of early 1900s Sicily. The preview outlines how the campaign frames Enzo’s rise within the Family and how moment-to-moment choices shape infiltration and combat.

Read the hands-on impressions here: https://www.ign.com/articles/mafia-the-old-country-exclusive-hands-on-preview-ign-first

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Meet the Family – Six Central Characters Profiled

IGN also published bios for six key characters from Mafia: The Old Country. These profiles outline roles and relationships within the Family, providing context for Enzo’s allies, superiors, and rivals. Players sensitive to character-dynamic spoilers may want to skim cautiously.

Character bios: https://www.ign.com/articles/mafia-the-old-country-meet-your-mafia-family-ign-first

Developer Perspective – Lessons Learned and a New Engine

Game Director Alex Cox and Hangar 13 President Nick Baynes sat down with IGN to discuss takeaways from earlier Mafia titles, the project’s scope and price point, and how switching engines helped the team realize the look and feel of 1900s Sicily. The talk frames The Old Country as a return to series roots while modernizing tech and pipelines.

Interview: https://www.ign.com/articles/mafia-the-old-country-devs-discuss-returning-the-series-to-its-roots-ign-first

Additional Official Materials

The studio has also released “The Family Code” gameplay deep-dive videos featuring new footage narrated by three characters from Mafia: The Old Country, expanding on mechanics and tone beyond the IGN First drops.

Release Timing and Platforms

• Release date: August 8
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam)

Bottom Line – Why This Matters

What it means for players: July’s IGN First cadence sets clear expectations for tone and systems ahead of launch – from stealth-heavy infiltration to abrupt, brutal confrontations – while the developer interview clarifies how a new engine underpins the period setting. If you want a grounded crime story with methodical missions and high-stakes action, these drops should tell you exactly what kind of Mafia game is arriving on August 8.