Summary
AMafiaseries announcement is on the horizon, a well-known leaker has claimed. The purported bit of upcoming news is plausibly related to the fourth mainlineMafiagame.
That project has been in the works for a while now, with its existence being officially confirmed in late 2022, in an interview with Hangar 13 General Manager Roman Hladík published as part of the series' 20th anniversary celebrations. On that occasion, the executivesaid that the fourthMafiagame was in development, albeit still “a few years away” from hitting the market.
The project may now be approaching the finish line, with Take-Two Interactive possibly looking to unveil it soon. That’s suggested by a recent report from leaker Kurakasis, who took to Twitter on April 16 to claim that the publisher has started preparing for some kind ofMafiaseriesannouncement. With Hangar 13’s game being the only project based on this IP that’s confirmed to be in the works right now, it is the likeliest candidate for the subject of the purported announcement.
Kurakasis said they are uncertain of the announcement’s timing, but speculated it could arrive within a month’s time. Elaborating on that point, the self-dubbed “video game researcher” said that they saw similar signs of thelatestJudastrailerabout three to four weeks before it was shared. For clarity,Judasis developed by Ghost Story Games, which, like Hangar 13, is a Take-Two Interactive subsidiary.
Next PlayStation Showcase Could Feature Mafia 4 Trailer
The newJudastrailer debuted at the latest PlayStation State of Play, continuing Take-Two’s tradition of participating in Sony’s major game showcases. That track record implies that whatever thisMafia-related announcement may be, it could end up debuting at another such event. According to a recent report from industry insider Jeff Grubb,Sony may be planning a PlayStation Showcase for May 2024. TheSilent Hill 2remake is rumored to make an appearance during the broadcast, with this latest turn of events suggestingMafia 4may be joining it.
While it wasn’t confirmed until 2022, the next mainline entry in the franchise has possibly been in development since around 2020, when Hangar 13 wrapped up its work onMafia: Definitive Edition. And while the fourthMafiaentry now appears to be getting close to a reveal, it almost certainly won’t be the next Hangar 13 game to hit the market. That title is bound to go toTopSpin 2K25, which is scheduled to be released for PC and consoles on April 26.
Mafia 2: Definitive Edition
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Includes main game and all DLC releases.Part two of the Mafia crime saga – 1940’s - 50’s Empire Bay, NYRemastered in stunning HD detail, live the life of a gangster during the Golden-era of organized crime. War hero Vito Scaletta becomes entangled with the mob in hopes of paying his father’s debts. Alongside his buddy Joe, Vito works to prove himself, climbing the family ladder with crimes of larger reward, status and consequence.Golden-era Drama:Inspired by iconic mafia dramas, be immersed in the allure and impossible escape of life as a wise guy in the Mafia.Empire Bay, NY: Post-World War II Empire Bay, NY, a city sprawling with opportunity and where organized crime thrives on the booming industries of post-war America.The Complete & Remastered Favorite: For the first-time ever experience the Mafia II crime drama all in one package and presented in stunning HD detail.Own Mafia II: Definitive Edition to unlock Vito’s Leather Jacket and Car in both Mafia and Mafia III Definitive Editions.The developers describe the content like this:This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: General Mature Content
