Mafia: The Old Country is set to get its Free Ride update soon, potentially giving it an open-world feel that could ease the wait for GTA 6.

Mafia: The Old Country contains one Prologue Chapter and 14 story chapters. As the game follows a linear structure, you have to play these chapters in order, but you can always replay the ones you've already completed.

This will likely be similar to the Free Ride mode found in Mafia: Definitive Edition, which gave players more activities to pursue within that game's open-world structure. Mafia: The Old Country does offer a free-roam mode that can be accessed via the Chapter Replay menu,

What is it? Local boy joins Sicilian mob in 1904. Things go as well as you'd expect. Release date: August 7, 2025 Expect to pay: $50 / £45 Developer: Hangar 13 Publisher: 2K Reviewed on: RTX 4080, AMD Ryzen 3700x, 32GB RAM Multiplayer: No Steam Deck: Unsupported Link: Official site

Old Country dials down the experience compared to the bloated open world of Mafia III and goes for something much more linear, but exploration remains a treat as a result. It does, however, clash with video game must-haves such as the player’s “Instincts” that let them highlight stuff in the environment.

Mafia: The Old Country uses its stunning setting to tell a familiar story about loyalty and family that’s propped up by its cast of characters.

There are a ton of duels in Mafia: The Old Country, so it's best to come prepared with a proper charm. The Fortezza charm offers you some protection against harm during duels, making each fight easier and increasing your chances of success.

Mafia: The Old Country has lots of collectibles to find, and among the most evocative and flavorful are the newspapers. The 50 issues of the Sicilian Herald hidden throughout the game have full-color illustrations depicting their headlines,

In this Mafia The Old Country Review, we take a look at Hangar 13's newest entry in the beloved action-adventure