Summary
Over on Reddit,Dollar99Manshared a post wherein leakerNateDrake suggests thatMafiawill be coming to Xbox Game Pass in August.
The specific game within the series, which consists of three titles and a handful of remasters/remakes, was not specified, butmany assume it to be eitherMafia IIIorMafia: Definitive Edition. It’s worth noting that while NateDrake has managed to leak several announcements correctly, their track record isn’t spotless: On Reddit, they’re listed as a Tier 2 Souce, meaning they’re classified as being “Generally Reliable,” but a pinch of salt is still recommended.
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With a leak suggesting Don Salieri will be brought back in Mafia 4, it could potentially be a prequel for the first installment of the franchise.
Is Mafia Worth Your Time?
One Of The Great Open-World Franchises
While theMafiagames never took off with the same kind of popularity experienced byGrand Theft Auto, 2K’s action-adventure crime series is still well-regarded amongst players. The originalMafia, which was released in 2002 before beingremade asMafia: Definitive Editionin 2020, is known for its narrative and writing withmany praising it as one the most engaging open-world stories on the market. It may not havethe diverse gameplay experiences seen inGTAbut the saga of Tommy Angelo is one that’s difficult to put down, especially in theDefinitive Edition.
Mafia IIandMafia IIIiterated on the original game, maintaining the trajectory ofoffering less engaging open-world activities but making up for that absence with phenomenal storytelling. Xbox Game Pass fans looking to scratch their itch for a crime drama while waiting for the release ofGrand Theft Auto VIcould do a lot worse than theMafiaseries. One just has to hope that the rumors regarding its addition to the service are accurate.
There hasn’t been a new entry in theMafiaseries for quite some time now butfans will be pleased to know that a fourth game is confirmed to be in development. If the rumors are true andMafiais coming to Game Pass, it could represent the start ofa marketing push for the next game. Whether or not that’s the case remains pure speculation.
