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- Mafia: The Old Country is set to launch in a few days on August 8.
- Hangar 13 is hiring a Principal AI Designer for the franchise, and this job ad suggests a new Mafia project is already in the works.
- This could mean that the series’ next game will arrive sooner than expected.
Mafia: The Old Country is just over a week away from its release. Although the much-anticipated return of this franchise has been somewhat marred by the recent downgrade in the gameplay videos, fans remain excited for the full release.
Developer Hangar 13 is also likely to be enthusiastic about the series’ return. In fact, it seems the team already has plans to expand the series with future titles.
Why it matters: Hangar 13 took around nine years to make a fourth mainline entry for the IP. This job listing suggests that the fifth mainline release will not take nearly as long.
Over on the Hangar 13 website, the studio is looking to hire a Principal AI Designer.
Although the job listing states that the employee will contribute to Mafia: The Old Country, the game has already gone gold, and no significant changes will be made that require new hirings.
Additionally, the job listing states that the Principal AI Designer will be responsible for crafting new visions for a Mafia game.
Craft new archetypes that that fit the vision of a Mafia game
-Hangar 13
Due to the way this statement is presented, it appears the studio is recruiting for a future title rather than Mafia: The Old Country.
Of course, it’s impossible to predict how the team will proceed after its upcoming release. Because so much of modern AAA development hinges on profit margins and tight budgets, the game’s success will likely determine whether it receives a sequel.
However, this job listing suggests that Hangar 13, at the very least, plans to make another game as long as nothing goes terribly wrong.
What this next game will be remains a mystery for now, but a remake is one possibility. Starting next week, all eyes will be on Mafia: The Old Country, and fans hope to see the game do well after the long gap between the last two entries.
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Avinash is currently pursuing a Business degree in Australia. For more than 5 years, he has been working as a gaming journalist, utilizing his writing skills and love for gaming to report on the latest updates in the industry. Avinash loves to play action games like Devil May Cry and has also been mentioned on highly regarded websites, such as IGN, GamesRadar, GameRant, Dualshockers, CBR, and Gamespot.
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