Overview
- The anticipated release date for Mafia: The Old Country is rumored to be August 8, 2025, based on recent leaks from a PAX East presentation.
- This timeline potentially aligns with speculation about the launch of GTA 6 in the fall, suggesting a strategic release plan by Take-Two to mitigate market competition.
- Take-Two is poised for a significant year ahead, with both titles, Mafia: The Old Country and GTA 6, set to be major releases in 2025.
The latest installment of the Mafia franchise, Mafia: The Old Country, is rumored to have a confirmed release date. Initially, 2K Games indicated a summer 2025 launch window, but subsequent leaked information now points to a specific release date of August 8, 2025, just ahead of the game’s upcoming gameplay trailer.
Previously, a leaked advertisement on YouTube hinted at the release window for Mafia: The Old Country. While the publisher initially acknowledged this leak, they promised a more detailed announcement at The Game Awards 2024, which is expected to include the debut of the game’s first cinematic trailer. This has sparked considerable speculation among fans, particularly regarding the timing of its release in relation to GTA 6, which Take-Two has also slated for a launch around that period. If current rumors hold true, there may be a few months’ gap between the release of these two major titles.
As reported by Insider Gaming, the anticipated August 8 release date originated from a Steam announcement regarding developer Hangar 13’s agenda for PAX East. Although the English version of this announcement omitted any mention of a release date, versions in Latin America and Japan reportedly contained a now-deleted mention that pre-orders were set to begin ahead of the August launch. The PAX East event, a prominent fixture in the gaming calendar, is scheduled for May 8 at 7 PM BST (2 PM ET). Viewers can catch the presentation live via Mafia’s YouTube channel and PAX East’s Twitch platform, where the much-anticipated gameplay trailer will be unveiled.
Interplay Between Mafia 4’s Release Date and GTA 6 Rumors
Given that Take-Two Interactive owns both 2K and Rockstar, enthusiasts are keen to explore the potential correlations between these highly anticipated titles. The prevailing belief is that, should Mafia: The Old Country launch in August, it bolsters the likelihood of GTA 6 hitting the market in the fall. This strategy could allow Take-Two to mitigate any possible conflict in sales between two blockbuster franchises, as a game of GTA 6‘s caliber could easily overshadow Mafia, potentially harming its sales performance.
Regardless of the validity of these rumors, it is evident that Take-Two is positioning itself for an eventful year. Both Mafia: The Old Country and GTA 6 are among the most awaited releases set for 2025 and the company’s plan to potentially execute back-to-back launches is a strategy many avid gamers would welcome. Notably, both publishers have yet to officially address the circulating rumors and leaks. Nonetheless, fans are expecting to receive confirmation on the release date of Mafia: The Old Country during the upcoming PAX East presentation.