“Scratches that GTA itch until VI”: Mafia The Old Country Could Be the Perfect Companion to GTA 6 in 2025
Mafia The Old Country could be a perfect game for fans to play as the wait for GTA 6 continues to have them on edge - if it times its release well.
- Mafia The Old Country was showcased at Gamescom 2024 with a very interesting teaser trailer.
- With 2K at its helm, the game brings a new perspective on organized crime by taking the franchise back to its roots.
- Its explosive and gritty narrative has caught the eye of GTA fans waiting for the next installment in Rockstar's franchise.
Gamescom 2024 has seen the announcement of several potentially great titles for gamers to dive into. From Marvel Rivals finally getting a release date alongside Starfield’s Shattered Space DLC, other titles have also had their moment in the spotlight with one particular addition getting many fans of GTA’s expansive open worlds quite interested in what it has to offer.
Mafia The Old Country, from the talented individuals over at 2K, has many fans of Rockstar’s popular titles quite excited about a jaunt to Sicily in the 1900s, as it explores the origins of the Mafia in a prequel to other titles from the popular franchise.
The Origins of a Different Type of Brotherhood
With the teaser trailer debuting at Gamescom, Mafia The Old Country is all set to continue the gritty realism that’s tradition for the franchise while its gorgeous visuals bring Sicily to life, setting the stage for an explosive story about organized crime’s murky origins.
While information about specific details in the game is currently scarce, the promise of a more detailed showcase this December has many players excited to see what 2K brings to the table with its latest project.
For fans of GTA eagerly waiting for the release of GTA 6 next year, Mafia The Old Country is shaping up to be an offering they cannot refuse.
Could Mafia The Old Country Be the Placebo That GTA 6 Fans Are Craving?
Responses to the teaser for Mafia The Old Country indicate a lot of excitement for a new addition to the popular franchise, with many players expecting the same level of narrative and technical quality that it is known for.
The responses to the teaser trailer on Reddit are a perfect example of how 2K’s latest venture has caught the eyes of GTA fans.
While some players believe that GTA 6 may be released earlier than Mafia The Old Country, others disagree, pointing out potential delays from Rockstar that may see the former pushed to a later release window.
Other players who are fans of the franchise are hoping that 2K pays attention to the mistakes of past titles and creates a narrative-focused adventure that delivers a gripping experience that isn’t bogged down by open-world mechanics which could affect the story’s pacing.
Irrespective of the direction that 2K takes for Mafia The Old Country, it is clear that its latest project appeals to long-term players of the franchise while potentially drawing in a few fans of Rockstar’s work if it manages to release the game before GTA 6 is available to play.
