2K Games informs on Mafia 2

By Tom Magrino, GameSpotPosted Aug 21, 2007 11:06 am PT

Illusion Softworks developing follow-up to 2002 open-world mobster game for "next-gen consoles" and PC.

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A week before this year's BlizzCon, the German game ratings board stole Blizzard's thunder by prematurely leaking the name of the next World of Warcraft expansion by way of a product listing. Last week, the body committed the same foul when it rated a promotional trailer for the follow-up to Illusion Softworks' mob-action game Mafia. The news came shortly after the Czech-based developer announced it had begun work on a new, top-secret IP for Japan-based D3Publisher.

Today, Take-Two Interactive confirmed that Illusion is indeed developing Mafia 2, which will be published under the 2K Games label. While details remain slim, Take-Two said that the game will feature open-world gameplay similar to its predecessor. Players will attempt to earn their keep in the company of a late 1940s-early 1950s crime syndicate, much like Electronic Arts' recent game adaptation of The Godfather.

Mafia 2 is being developed for "next-generation consoles" and the PC. No release or ratings information is yet available.

121 Comments

  • LettuceJoans

    Posted Jan 27, 2009 11:14 pm PT

    I am completely dumbfounded right now. I considered Mafia my favorite game for a long time. I followed any and all news of its sequel, and hoped really hard. I gave up hope after there was absolutely no news for years. Now, here I am in 2009 just browsing whats up and I see F*CKING MAFIA 2!!!! I still can't believe what I'm seeing, pinch me! The sequel to the greatest game ever made!

  • souaden12

    Posted Jul 3, 2008 6:31 am PT

    The first one was my favourite game and probably the best game ever. I can't wait for the release of the second one, i'm so excited. I see the trailer every day, just doesn't get boring

    BEST GAME!!!!!!!

  • Mr_Impossible

    Posted Feb 21, 2008 9:04 am PT

    I liked the first mafia game. Just have to wait for the sequel to come out whenever that is?

  • ChekaNo

    Posted Jan 28, 2008 2:05 pm PT

    Finally I'm happy

  • unique-force

    Posted Jan 9, 2008 5:51 pm PT

    cant wait for the sequel the first one was 1 my fav game ever

  • hesamkhan

    Posted Dec 31, 2007 1:58 am PT

    I always listen to mp3's of mafia.thats amazing.
    I cant wait 4 that

  • ebiblog

    Posted Sep 24, 2007 3:37 am PT

    i love this game and i very happy for coming mafia2 ,tanks take-two...!

  • voics1

    Posted Sep 18, 2007 7:45 am PT

    Mafia (PC) was a legendary game. Fantastic storyline and awesome voice acting, great graphics for 2002. I've completed it 3 times now and still go back to it sometimes, it's like stepping back into the 1930s.

    Bring on the sequel!!!

  • MainManOzz

    Posted Aug 26, 2007 8:27 am PT

    Cant Wait !! looks amazing

  • a_grunge_fan

    Posted Aug 26, 2007 7:31 am PT

    I never thought Mafia 2 was being made, now it is and now i'm happy. Mafia was a good game, people say it's GTA rip off but it's far from it IMO.

  • tegol

    Posted Aug 24, 2007 12:39 am PT

    Finally! phew...

  • pongley posted Aug 23, 2007 6:49 am PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    pongley

    Posted Aug 23, 2007 6:49 am PT (hide)

    Please God let it be moddable. Even if the stories crap we can always change that if it's moddable. Shame the city they use is empire city rather than lost heaven but again, mods can change all that.

  • deepakash05

    Posted Aug 23, 2007 12:42 am PT

    wow , when it is going to release???????

  • KABOOSE

    Posted Aug 22, 2007 11:14 pm PT

    Thank God and all that is HOLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, its been a long time commin, lol pitty its not comin outon wii, i'll just get it on the PC

  • The_Frizz_Nizz

    Posted Aug 22, 2007 8:13 pm PT

    Yes!!!! I loved Mafia, a game with some of the best level design ever!!! This will be awesome!!!

  • mad0260

    Posted Aug 22, 2007 7:09 pm PT

    sweet! this WILL be better than GTA IV

  • playstation_wii

    Posted Aug 22, 2007 5:52 pm PT

    I enjoyed the first, and waiting for the second!

  • luke_717

    Posted Aug 22, 2007 3:27 pm PT

    Yeah!! Mafia Rulz!

  • anacardo

    Posted Aug 22, 2007 2:02 pm PT

    The first game was probably the best game I've ever played. I really hope the second lives up to my (I'm not alone) huge expectations. It's something like 3 years late, but if it's as good as the images and the trailer suggest... we'll forgive'em.

  • XanderKage

    Posted Aug 22, 2007 1:33 pm PT

    YEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Nothing further.

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