As the highly anticipated Mafia: The Old Country gears up for its August 8th release, players are eagerly waiting to dive into the gritty world of 1900s Sicily. But if you’re planning to experience the game on PC, there’s one critical question to answer: is your gaming rig up to the task? With minimum requirements resembling a PS5-level setup, players may need to ensure their hardware is ready for the game’s high-performance demands.
The Minimum PC Specs: PS5-Level Hardware for a Smooth Ride
While Mafia: The Old Country offers a chance to relive the thrill of organized crime, it also demands some serious horsepower from your system. The game’s minimum specs, which are now officially revealed, suggest that to even run the game on medium settings at 1080p, you’ll need a machine that packs a punch.
For starters, you’ll need a powerful processor. Mafia: The Old Country lists the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X or Intel Core i7-9700K as the minimum CPUs, both of which are high-end models, and require a graphics card similar to the PS5’s capabilities. The minimum GPU listed is the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or the NVIDIA RTX 2070, both of which offer excellent performance but still fall short on features like real-time ray tracing (RT) available on next-gen consoles like the PS5. These are solid choices but aren’t quite on par with the full capabilities of a PS5.
However, the real kicker is the required 16GB of RAM and the insistence on using an SSD for storage. All of this ensures smooth performance, especially when it comes to loading the game’s expansive environments. The game also demands 55GB of storage space, which is typical for modern titles with vast open worlds and detailed environments.
What About the Recommended Specs?
If you’re looking to experience Mafia: The Old Country with higher settings, then you’ll need to meet the recommended specs, which are even more demanding. The game will run best on a system that includes an AMD Ryzen 7 5800X or Intel Core i7-12700K processor, which are significantly faster than their minimum-spec counterparts. For the graphics, you’ll need something even more powerful than the RX 5700 XT or RTX 2070—specifically, the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT or NVIDIA RTX 3080 Ti, both of which are considered top-tier GPUs and are capable of supporting the game’s advanced graphical features like ray tracing.
Additionally, players should have 32GB of RAM and at least 55GB of available storage on an SSD. This setup will allow you to enjoy the game at a higher graphical preset (High) and run the game smoothly at a resolution of 1440p. The increase in RAM and GPU power will also make sure that you can experience the detailed environments and dynamic lighting that Mafia: The Old Country promises to offer.
A Glimpse into the Game’s Authenticity and Setting
Mafia: The Old Country takes players back to early 20th-century Sicily, immersing them in a world where crime and politics collide. The game has already garnered attention for its dedication to authenticity, with Sicilian voice acting and Italian subtitles being incorporated into the experience. “Authenticity is at the heart of the Mafia franchise,” said the developers at Hangar 13. “Mafia: The Old Country will offer voice acting in Sicilian, inline with the game’s setting in 1900s Sicily.”
This focus on local culture and language is bound to enhance the game’s atmosphere and realism. Along with the Italian voice acting, Mafia: The Old Country will feature Italian language localization for both the in-game UI and subtitles, further enriching the player’s immersion into the Sicilian underworld.
What’s In Store for Players?
In addition to the technical specs and immersive setting, Hangar 13 has confirmed that Mafia: The Old Country will offer a more focused, linear experience compared to previous entries in the series. This change is likely to appeal to those who enjoy a tightly woven narrative rather than an open-world exploration. The game is set to retail at £45 in the UK, offering a more streamlined experience for players who are eager to dive into a carefully crafted crime story.
Fans of the Mafia series will be thrilled to know that this next installment promises both fresh, engaging content and a deep, atmospheric dive into Sicily’s criminal past. The game’s detailed setting, combined with the high PC specifications required, suggests that Mafia: The Old Country will offer a truly cinematic and immersive experience.
As Mafia: The Old Country nears its release date, it’s clear that the game will push the limits of modern gaming hardware. Whether you’re looking to experience the game on a high-powered gaming PC or a next-gen console like the PlayStation 5, the technical demands are substantial. But for those who meet the specs, the payoff will be an unforgettable journey through the underworld of Sicily in the early 1900s. Be sure to check your hardware against the minimum and recommended specs before pre-ordering to ensure you’re ready for the action when the game launches on August 8th.
