Throughout this month, our IGN First "cover story" has offered an exclusive, in-depth look at Mafia: The Old Country. We hope you've enjoyed the hands-on preview and gameplay footage so far. Today, we’re excited to share a conversation with Hangar 13 studio president Nick Baynes and game director Alex Cox. They discuss bringing the Mafia series back to its non-open-world origins, the games that inspired The Old Country's design, the abundance of fruit featured in this upcoming prequel, and more. Below is a lightly edited transcript of the video interview for clarity.
Mafia Devs on Franchise's Return to Roots - IGN First
by Violet
May 17,2026
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