The return of the Mafia franchise is right around the corner with the imminent release of Mafia: The Old Country, and we’ve got all the release date details you need.
Big changes are occurring in Mafia: The Old Country, a prequel to the initial three games in the series, the biggest being the removal of the open world, and excitement is high following the release of nine minutes of gameplay, which came after an eye-catching story trailer at Summer Games Fest.
The full release of Mafia: The Old Country is now on the horizon, and we’ve got all the details on the release date, along with the exact times you can dive in.
When Does Mafia: The Old Country Release?
Mafia: The Old Country releases worldwide on Friday, August 8, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
As a current-gen exclusive title, the game will not be available on last-gen consoles like Xbox One and PlayStation 4, while those on PC will need to be able to meet the minimum specs, as detailed by Steam.
There is no early access available for Mafia: The Old Country, meaning that everyone will have to wait until the same time to be able to jump into the game, although some will be able to do so earlier than others due to timezone differences.
What Times Does Mafia: The Old Country Release?
The start times for Mafia: The Old Country depends on your location, with console players getting access at midnight local time. Those on PC, however, may need to wait longer.
Start times were confirmed in a social media post, which revealed a staggered release schedule for console and a global schedule for PC. To make things easier, we’ve got all the release times in the table below.
| Time Zone | Console Release Time | PC Release Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 12:00 AM – Aug 8. | 9:00 PM – Aug. 7 |
| Central Time (CT) | 12:00 AM – Aug. 8 | 11:00 PM – Aug. 7 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 12:00 AM – Aug. 8 | 12:00 AM – Aug. 8 |
| British Summer Time (BST) | 12:00 AM – Aug. 8 | 5:00 PM – Aug. 8 |
| Australian Eastern Time | 12:00 AM – Aug. 8 | 2:00 AM – Aug. 9 |
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