Hangar 13’s Mafia: The Old Country is launching on August 8 with demanding PC requirements. Check out the full system specs, storage needs, and what it’ll take to run this Unreal Engine 5 game at high settings.
Hangar 13 and 2K have officially unveiled the PC system requirements for Mafia: The Old Country, the next major installment in the acclaimed Mafia franchise. Launching on August 8 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, the game promises a focused, linear story set in 1900s Sicily, complete with Sicilian voice acting and Italian subtitles for maximum authenticity.
While many fans are excited to dive back into the world of organized crime, they’ll want to make sure their hardware is up to snuff. Powered by Unreal Engine 5 and its cutting-edge Lumen lighting and reflections, Mafia: The Old Country demands some serious power under the hood, particularly if you plan to experience the game at higher resolutions and detail settings.
The minimum PC specs target gameplay at Medium settings and 1080p resolution. Players will need at least a Ryzen 7 2700X or Intel Core i7-9700K, 16 GB of RAM, and a Radeon RX 5700 XT or NVIDIA RTX 2070. This is a relatively high bar for “minimum,” placing it in the ballpark of modern console hardware. Additionally, an SSD with 55 GB of available space is required to run the game, highlighting how SSDs are no longer optional in modern PC gaming.
For those aiming for High settings at 1440p, the recommended specs include a Ryzen 7 5800X or Intel Core i7-12700K, a hefty 32 GB of RAM, and a Radeon RX 6950 XT or NVIDIA RTX 3080 Ti. These are powerhouse specs, especially the RAM requirement, which might catch even some experienced gamers off guard. This places Mafia: The Old Country in line with other demanding Unreal Engine 5 titles like Doom: The Dark Ages, suggesting that the engine’s incredible visual fidelity comes at a notable performance cost.
Despite these demanding requirements, one pleasant surprise is the price. In a gaming landscape increasingly dominated by $70–$80 releases, Mafia: The Old Country will retail for a modest $49.99 USD (£45 in the UK). That’s a welcome move for players looking to get AAA storytelling without breaking the bank.
Hangar 13 has emphasized that Mafia: The Old Country is a “focused, linear” narrative experience, staying true to the franchise’s roots. It aims to immerse players in the gritty, emotional underworld of early 20th-century Sicily, and its production values, from native Sicilian voiceovers to high-end lighting tech, reflect that commitment to authenticity.
With pre-orders now live and the August 8 release date fast approaching, players eager to return to the Mafia universe should ensure their rigs are ready. One thing’s for sure: Mafia: The Old Country looks like it’s going to be one of the most technically demanding and visually impressive story-driven games of the year.
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