Mafia: The Old Country is the fourth game in the Mafia franchise and the first since Mafia III was released back in late 2016. As the name suggests, its story takes place on the island of Sicily and focuses on a young mine worker named Enzo and his interactions with the Torrisi and Spadaro crime families.
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Given how long it's been since the last Mafia game, to say that series fans are excited for the release would be a bit of an understatement. Many can't wait to start playing, which is why they're so keen to find out when exactly they can start playing Mafia: The Old Country on their platform of choice.
Mafia: The Old Country Global Release Times
For those playing on console, Mafia: The Old Country will be released on August 8 at midnight, local time. However, Steam users will gain access at 9 am PDT on August 7, meaning that PC gamers living in the West will be able to start playing up to 15 hours earlier than their console-playing counterparts. To find out when Mafia: The Old Country goes live in your timezone, you can check out the image above or the tables below. It's worth noting that for PlayStation users, local time is determined by the region of their PlayStation Store account, with the North American PlayStation Store operating on Eastern time.
Mafia: The Old Country PC Release Times
|
Location / Time Zone |
Steam Release Time |
|---|---|
|
Los Angeles (PDT) |
09:00 (August 7) |
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New York (EDT) |
12:00 (August 7) |
|
London (BST) |
17:00 (August 7) |
|
Berlin (CEST) |
18:00 (August 7) |
|
Cairo (EEST) |
19:00 (August 7) |
|
Tokyo (JST) |
01:00 (August 8) |
|
Sydney (AEST) |
02:00 (August 8) |
|
Auckland (NZST) |
04:00 (August 8) |
Mafia: The Old Country PS5 Release Times
|
Location / Time Zone |
PS5 Release Time |
|---|---|
|
Los Angeles (PDT) |
21:00 (August 7) |
|
New York (EDT) |
00:00 (August 8) |
|
London (BST) |
00:00 (August 8) |
|
Berlin (CEST) |
00:00 (August 8) |
|
Cairo (EEST) |
00:00 (August 8) |
|
Tokyo (JST) |
00:00 (August 8) |
|
Sydney (AEST) |
00:00 (August 8) |
|
Auckland (NZST) |
00:00 (August 8) |
Mafia: The Old Country Xbox Release Times
|
Location / Time Zone |
Xbox Release Time |
|---|---|
|
Los Angeles (PDT) |
21:00 (August 7) |
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New York (EDT) |
00:00 (August 8) |
|
London (BST) |
00:00 (August 8) |
|
Berlin (CEST) |
00:00 (August 8) |
|
Cairo (EEST) |
00:00 (August 8) |
|
Tokyo (JST) |
00:00 (August 8) |
|
Sydney (AEST) |
00:00 (August 8) |
|
Auckland (NZST) |
00:00 (August 8) |
Can You Play Mafia: The Old Country Early?
Unlike a lot of other modern video games, there is no way to play Mafia: The Old Country early. Regardless of which version of the game you buy, you'll need to wait until the time shown above before you can start playing, as there is no early access period. The Deluxe Edition does come bundled with some unique weapons, charms, and cosmetics, though, as well as a digital art book and soundtrack, so hardcore fans will definitely want to check it out.
Mafia: The Old Country
- Released
- August 8, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
FAQ
Q: What Time Can I Start Playing Mafia: The Old Country?
PC gamers will be able to start playing Mafia: The Old Country from 09:00 am PDT on August 7. For those on console, Mafia: The Old Country will be released at midnight (local time) on August 8.