We’ve been seeing some interesting previews of “Mafia 3”, and the game is starting to look really nice. Fans of the franchise have been waiting for a sequel for a long time now, and after a lot of speculation, they were quite happy to find out that the game is indeed in development. All that’s left now is for the title to actually live up to the huge expectations that everyone has for it right now, and it’s going to solidify the reputation of the “Mafia” franchise as one of the most memorable ones in gaming history.
The new trailer showed a crew pulling off a heist, and various details immediately grabbed the attention of fans. The game looks very polished already, although fans should keep in mind that this was just a cinematic and not actual gameplay footage. Still, the characters, setting and overall atmosphere were all top notch, and it’s obvious that a lot of effort has gone into putting all the pieces of this project together.
It’s also worth pointing out that the franchise saw some rearrangement of its development talent behind the scenes, and this is the first title produced by the new Hangar 13. This makes it an important title for them, as it will establish the studio’s reputation for a long time. The fact that they are working on a sequel for such a well-known game only makes this point more valid, so hopefully the team will be able to handle the pressure.
Reports indicate that the gameplay of the new title is going to be much more open-ended than before, which is saying something since the previous “Mafia” games were quite open themselves. At the same time, everything the player does will contribute towards some ultimate grand goal, and gamers will be able to sense that all throughout the story. If the game lives up to these claims and pulls off the kinds of visuals that we saw in the trailer too, then it’s guaranteed to be a huge hit once it hits the shelves.
It should be practically finished behind the scenes at this point, as it’s scheduled to come out in the beginning of October. This means that it must already be going through certification in one form or another, so the team is likely working on adding extra content and features right now. We expect to hear some more details about the gameplay and setting of the game over the next few weeks. 2K Games will surely use their marketing resources to their full potential for this release, as they must realize its importance in their portfolio.
Not that a title like “Mafia 3” would need a strong marketing push in the first place, considering how much it was talked about before it was even officially announced, but it’s still important to make sure that everyone knows when exactly the game is going to be ready. Plus, showing off some shiny gameplay features and stunning locations is never a bad idea, as fans love to be teased before a major release.
Some fans expressed concerns over the pre-order content that was advertised for the game, claiming that it locks access to an iconic weapon which should have been included in the main game in the first place, but not everyone seems to be so worried about this detail. For the most part, the pre-purchase offers seem to be adequately planned and shouldn’t annoy any fans.