Mafia: The Old Country Isn’t Open World And Doesn’t Require A “Massive Time Commitment”
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Mafia: The Old Country is not following Mafia III’s open-world format but will instead take the shape of a “linear, narrative-driven” experience, according to 2K Games.
The publisher confirmed this in an FAQ that was published today alongside news of the game’s release date and a new gameplay trailer. Additionally, Mafia: The Old Country is bucking a AAA trend and will sell for $50 (a more expensive, digital-only Deluxe edition is also going to be available).
“We think there’s a large audience for compelling stories that don’t require massive time commitments,” 2K President David Ismailer said in a press release. “We’re excited to offer a game like Mafia: The Old Country in our portfolio, and to provide a linear highly-polished narrative experience that can easily complement the other more persistent games our players also love and engage with on a more consistent basis.”
