The Mafia series is a much-loved set of games from 2K Games that gamers have enjoyed for more than two decades. There have been three main games and a re-release of the trilogy in 2020 and fans have been really excited about the next part of the story.
Now, in the gaming world, leaks and rumors often serve as a source of anticipation and excitement among fans, and so is the case with Mafia IV.
Here’s everything we know so far about the highly anticipated Mafia 4.
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Mafia 4 Announcement and Release Date
Fans have been waiting eagerly for a new Mafia game since Mafia 3 came out in 2017 and it has been claimed that Hangar 13 is working on Mafia IV, the next game in the Mafia series that many people are excited about.
One such leak suggests that an official announcement could be on the horizon. A Twitter user (Kurakasis), known for their accurate leaks in the past, has hinted that Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of 2K Games, is gearing up for a significant announcement.
While it hasn’t been directly said that this announcement is about the next Mafia game, it’s happening around the same time that Mafia 4 was first leaked online two years ago. This has made fans and people in the gaming industry think that the announcement might be about Mafia IV.
Also, it’s expected that this next Mafia game will be revealed at the 2024 Summer Game Fest on June 7. This is based on rumors from a Czech gaming site called Vortex, which has previously made accurate claims.
We don’t know much for sure yet, but these interesting rumors are supported by the clues from a job listing that also gives us an idea of what the game might be like. The Job listing suggests that Hangar 13 has been recruiting developers for over a year, so, a reveal in the summer of 2024 seems logical.
Now, based on the above factors, a 2025 release window is considered reasonable. However, this is just an educated guess and the actual release date could be earlier or later.
Platforms: Where Can You Play Mafia 4?
The platforms for Mafia 4 are yet to be officially confirmed, given that the game is still in its early stages of development.
However, it’s reasonable to speculate that the game will be released on current-gen hardware, considering the timeline of its development. This means we can expect the next Mafia game to be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X l S, and PC.
These platforms are getting better all the time, which could mean the game will look and play even better than before.
Setting and Storyline of Mafia 4
The company hasn’t spilled the beans on the setting and story for Mafia 4 yet, but some early reports say it might be a prequel to the first Mafia game. They’re calling this prequel ‘Nero,’ and supposedly it’ll take us back before the first game’s events, giving us a whole new angle on the Mafia world.
The storyline is rumored to focus on the Salieri family, a prominent figure in the original game. The narrative is expected to span from the late 19th century to the early 20th century, offering a deep dive into the life of Don Salieri.
They might be putting the spotlight on a well-known character from the series, but in a whole new time period for the next Mafia game. It sounds like it could make for a really interesting story, but remember, none of this has been confirmed yet. Hence, as with all leaks and rumors, it’s important to take this information with a grain of salt until official confirmation is received.
In summary, we don’t know everything about Mafia IV yet, but the leaks and rumors make it sound really exciting. It could be about the Salieri family before the events of the previous games, or it might take a whole new path. But one thing is clear: fans of the Mafia games have something big to be excited about.
We’re all eagerly waiting for official news and more information about what’s next for this famous series.
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