Hangar 13 confirms that Mafia: The Old Country will get a Free Ride Mode in a free update, adding new activities and gameplay content. Learn what’s coming and check out impressive player stats so far.
Hangar 13 has announced that Mafia: The Old Country will soon receive a Free Ride Mode in a free post-launch update, giving players more freedom to explore its richly crafted world beyond the main storyline. The update is slated for release “in the coming months,” with the exact date and full feature list to be revealed later.
Free Ride Mode, first introduced in Mafia: Definitive Edition, was a fan-favorite addition that expanded the game’s scope beyond its core narrative. In that version, players could engage in extra activities such as Phone Booth Missions, high-speed races, and Taxi Missions. It also offered customization of weather and time of day, along with full access to an armory, garage, and various outfits. While Hangar 13 hasn’t confirmed whether The Old Country’s Free Ride will replicate all these features, it has promised “new activities and gameplay content” tailored specifically for the latest entry in the Mafia series.
The addition is part of the developer’s ongoing plan to expand on the Explore Mode that shipped with the game at launch. Explore Mode already allows players to wander through the game’s environments without the pressure of advancing the main story, and the Free Ride update will significantly enhance this by offering structured side content, new gameplay opportunities, and potentially more ways to interact with the game’s setting.
Alongside the update news, Hangar 13 shared some impressive gameplay statistics since Mafia: The Old Country’s release. The title has already amassed over three million hours of Twitch viewership, demonstrating its strong presence in the streaming community. Players have collectively killed 185 million enemies, fired 600 million rounds of ammunition, and accumulated a staggering 10 billion Dinari—whether earned legally or through less-than-legal means. To survive the chaos, they’ve also used 17 million bandages, painting a picture of a bustling and action-packed experience for fans around the world.
While sales figures remain undisclosed, these metrics showcase a thriving player base and strong engagement, likely motivating Hangar 13 to continue delivering free post-launch content. The studio’s willingness to bring back a beloved feature like Free Ride Mode—while enhancing it with new elements—suggests a commitment to keeping the game fresh for both newcomers and long-time fans of the Mafia franchise.
Mafia: The Old Country is currently available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. With its atmospheric setting, cinematic storytelling, and soon-to-be-expanded open-world freedom, the game continues to build on the legacy of the series.
As players wait for the Free Ride update, anticipation is high to see exactly how Hangar 13 will evolve the mode for modern audiences. Whether it sticks close to the Definitive Edition’s formula or takes it in an entirely new direction, the promise of more activities, customization, and free exploration is sure to keep fans invested in the months ahead.
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