In a win for smaller-scope titles below the $70 price point, Mafia: The Old Country publisher 2K has considered the PS5 game a success, having beaten its internal sales expectations.
As part of its latest financial earnings call, where it was also confirmed GTA 6 has been delayed to November 2026, the company CEO Strauss Zelnick told The Game Business that the title’s success proves there is a market for high-quality narrative experiences.
He added: “What we suspected was confirmed, which is just… if you give consumers a great narrative experience that’s a lot of fun, somewhat contained, and at a fair price, then you can have the perfect result.”
Rather than launching for full price, Mafia: The Old Country is £44.99 / $49.99 and provides a story-focused experience where the plot is the point. The open world is kept to a separate mode in the main menu, allowing the main story to tell its tale throughout multiple chapters.
There’s speculation another entry in the series has already been greenlit, as per comments from a voice actor in The Old Country. Hangar 13 “was approved for a sequel, for another Mafia game, which is very exciting”, said Isabella’s voice actor Carina Conti. This, combined with today’s comments, would suggest another Mafia game would aim for a similar scope.
For now, the developer has confirmed The Old Country will receive additional content in the form of a Free Ride mode, along with extra activities and gameplay interactions. This was announced back in August, and would be releasing “in the coming months”. It hasn’t materialised just yet, however.
Are you happy to hear Mafia: The Old Country has been a success? Do you want more games of its size? Let us know in the comments below.
[source thegamebusiness.com]
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