Summary
Mafia: The Old Country’s release date has seemingly been revealed. It was previously confirmed that 2K Games' latestMafiainstallment would launch in the summer of 2025. However, some newly leaked information from the developer appears to have unintentionally exposedMafia: The Old Country’s exact release date ahead of the upcoming gameplay trailer.
Previously, a leaked YouTube ad was thought to have revealed therelease window forMafia: The Old Country. The publisher subsequently confirmed the information and promised to share more details during The Game Awards 2024, which led to the unveiling of the first cinematic trailer. Since then, fans have speculated about the exact release date, primarily because Take-Two, the parent company of 2K Games, is expected to releaseGTA 6around the same time. If the recent rumors are accurate, there will be a few months between the release of the two games.
Asreported by Insider Gaming,Mafia: The Old Countryis seemingly set to release on June 01, 2025. The information comes from a Steam post announcing developer Hangar 13’s presentation at PAX East. While the English version of the post made no mention of a release date, LATAM and Japanese versions reportedly included a now-deleted line at the end stating that the game is coming in August, with preorders already available. PAX East, one of themost well-known video game conventions, will host Hangar 13 on May 8 at 7 PM BST or 2 PM ET. The presentation will be streamed onMafia’s YouTube channel and PAX East’s Twitch for those looking forward to watchingThe Old Country’s new gameplay trailer.
Mafia 4’s Leaked Release Date Gives Weight to GTA 6 Rumors
Since Take-Two owns both 2K and Rockstar, fans can’t help but draw connections between the release dates ofMafia 4andGrand Theft Auto 6. Many believe that ifThe Old Countryis indeed launching in August, it lends credibility to therumors ofGTA 6releasing in the fall. The theory is that Take-Two plans to launch the nextMafiainstallment a couple of months earlier to avoid overlap and ensure its sales aren’t impacted by the other AAA title. After all, a massive release likeGTA 6could easily overshadowMafia, which wouldn’t be in Take-Two’s best interest.
Whether the rumors surrounding these two AAA games are true, one thing is clear: Take-Two is gearing up for a massive year. BothMafia: The Old CountryandGTA 6are among themost anticipated titles of 2025, and the company appears to be planning a back-to-back release—a bold move that many gamers will welcome. It’s also worth noting that neither 2K nor Rockstar has commented on the recent leaks and speculations. However, Hangar 13 is expected to confirmMafia: The Old Country’s release date during its upcoming PAX East presentation on May 8.
