Mafia: The Old Country Developers Confident in Their Game Despite GTA 6 Release

The creators of the crime action game from Hangar 13 studio are confident that their project will be successfully released in the same year as the expected GTA 6, despite the fact that both games are released by the same publisher. In an interview with IGN, game director Alex Cox and company president Nick Baines explained why they do not see this as a problem.



Hangar 13 is focused on creating a quality product aimed at fans of the Mafia series. The developers are focused on the deep narrative and atmosphere of the game, rather than on comparisons with other projects. Mafia: The Old Country continues the tradition of a linear storyline, which has always been a hallmark of the franchise.

The key difference between the two games is their approach to gameplay. While GTA has evolved over the years towards an open world with sandbox elements, Mafia has remained true to its roots, focusing on a linear narrative. This makes Mafia: The Old Country closer in spirit to the first parts of the series.



The game, according to the developers, will not be a full-fledged sandbox. It will offer immersion into the world without endless side activities, focusing on the main plot. Considering that GTA 6 will be a large-scale project with an emphasis on the open world, this approach can be an advantage for Hangar 13, allowing them to attract their audience that prefers deep storylines.