Mafia: The Old Country, the upcoming prequel in the storied franchise, will launch with both Quality and Performance modes on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, offering players the choice between enhanced visuals or higher frame rates. Developer Hangar 13 confirmed these options via social media following persistent fan inquiries after revealing PC specifications.
According to Hangar 13’s statement: “On PS5 and Xbox Series X, Mafia: The Old Country will have both Quality and Performance modes at launch, with the game running at an average 60fps in Performance Mode.” The studio further advised, “Players who want to prioritize higher resolution and visual fidelity should select Quality Mode, while players who prefer to prioritize framerate should select Performance Mode.”
For PC players, the game boasts extensive features including an uncapped framerate, anti-aliasing and upscaling support, and remappable keyboard inputs. It integrates frame generation technologies like AMD FSR, NVIDIA DLSS, and Intel XESS, alongside HDR support, accessibility options, ultrawide monitor compatibility, and V-Sync for optimized performance.
This announcement coincides with IGN’s ongoing IGN First coverage of the game, featuring gameplay previews and interviews with Hangar 13 studio president Nick Baynes and game director Alex Cox. Their discussions explored the series’ return to linear storytelling, design inspirations, and quirky elements like the abundance of fruit in the game world.
