Hey everybody, Mafia Recreation Director Alex Cox right here. On behalf of the group at Hangar 13, we’re thrilled to unveil our new Gameplay Trailer for Mafia: The Previous Nation.
With so many in-game particulars to pore over, I needed to take this chance to supply some additional insights into the entire thrilling motion we simply revealed. Right here’s a breakdown on a few of the finer particulars we’ve packed into every scene of the trailer:
As our protagonist, Enzo Favara, rides out after receiving orders from Don Torrisi, it’s possible you’ll discover the putting contrasts between the varied environments of 1900s Sicily on show. From dust roads flanked by rural villages to darkish catacombs, ornate mansions, and extra, the sport’s distinctive setting consists of all kinds of richly detailed locales – all authentically overlapping in a method distinctive to this quickly altering time interval. We had been spoiled for selection when deciding which visually beautiful vistas would function the lifelike backdrop for our gritty crime drama.
Following Enzo as he descends into an historic cistern, you’ll get a better take a look at Mafia: The Previous Nation’s grounded, era-appropriate fight – together with a brutal showcase of Enzo’s stiletto blade in motion. After quietly dispatching the guard exterior, Enzo distracts the subsequent patrolling enemy earlier than burying a knife in his neck. Recognizing one other guard close by, he hurls his blade, silently killing him from vary – a second too late as others are alerted.
Even because the state of affairs erupts right into a tense firefight, this encounter highlights how gameplay blends stealth with guns-blazing fight. Every method enhances the opposite, making a scrappier, extra resource-strapped expertise. Enzo could have missed two pictures, however with the assistance of his knife and an explosive lantern, he clears the room utilizing solely 4 bullets. A core pillar of Mafia: The Previous Nation’s fight design is the concept that “each bullet counts” – so suppose twice about relying solely in your firearms!
Subsequent, a fiery match minimize brings us to a different franchise staple: white-knuckle driving. This time, Enzo is behind the wheel of a turn-of-the-century motorcar – barreling down the identical tough dust roads as soon as worn in by horses. These automobiles deal with with the burden and quirks you’d anticipate from a classic automotive, however you’ll be able to nonetheless depend on loads of thrilling driving gameplay. Throughout your complete Mafia sequence, we’ve at all times taken satisfaction in tuning our in-game automobiles to authentically seize the texture of older cars – and the vehicles in The Previous Nation aren’t any exception.
Blasting into one other bloody gunfight, we double down on Mafia: The Previous Nation’s “each bullet counts” philosophy in a barely completely different context. After taking down a close-by enemy, Enzo misses his subsequent shot and is left with simply two rounds in his revolver. Fairly than hanging again to reload, he drops into cowl and swaps to a shotgun for a close-range change. Making each bullet depend isn’t nearly scrounging for ammo; typically, aggressively pushing ahead is the smarter tactical selection – and even important to your survival. Mafia veterans will really feel proper at dwelling in these adrenaline-fueled shootouts, and we all know that added fringe of hazard will resonate with long-term followers of the franchise.
And whereas it’s simple to deal with the motion on this sequence, let’s not overlook the unimaginable setting: the splendid banquet corridor of an opera home. This beautiful scene showcases the visible enhancements now we have been in a position to obtain since switching to Unreal Engine 5. The brand new toolset has allowed our group to fill environments with extra element than ever earlier than, completely complementing the sport’s extra lifelike method to fight.
In fact, thrilling gunplay and chases received’t be restricted to on-foot or driving sequences – you’ll additionally must take the reins on horseback. Pursuing or battling enemies on the highway would possibly contain horses, vehicles, weapons, or any mixture of the three – one more instance of how Mafia: The Previous Nation’s distinctive setting opens the door to contemporary twists on the type of motion you already know and love.
Lastly, the final part highlights how Mafia: The Previous Nation takes knife fight to an entire new degree with one-on-one duels. Impressed by Sicilian knife-fighting traditions, these deadly encounters unfold at pivotal moments within the story – when Enzo has to place his life on the road for the Torrisi crime household. It’s a gripping new method for our hero to get up-close and private along with his enemies and for us to ship the life-or-death gameplay followers anticipate.
There’s a lot extra I might say about this wealthy crime drama, however I can’t presumably give extra particulars with out additional breaking Omertá. That stated, you’d do nicely to maintain your eyes peeled for more information within the coming weeks.
The group and I can’t wait so that you can expertise Mafia: The Previous Nation when it launches on August 8. The sport is out there for pre-order now on PlayStation 5.
