Mafia: The Old Country arrives August 8 for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles. Hangar 13 developers want to show how much better their new prequel looks compared to previous Mafia games. The studio released a developer diary video called Art Meets Technology to highlight visual improvements. Unreal Engine 5 powers the enhanced graphics and character animations.
Art director Steve Noake says new technologies help tell stories better than older game engines. The team uses Metahuman, Nanite and Lumen features to create realistic characters and environments. These tools automate parts of game development and allow artists to add personal touches to digital assets. Lead character artist Ivan Rylka believes Unreal Engine 5 offers notable improvements over previous technology.
Rylka claims the new Mafia game will look better than any other entry in the franchise. Hangar 13 works hard to make The Old Country look and feel as polished as possible. Players will discover whether the game delivers more than just visual improvements when it launches this August. The prequel takes the crime series back to its historical roots with updated technology.
Art director Steve Noake says new technologies help tell stories better than older game engines. The team uses Metahuman, Nanite and Lumen features to create realistic characters and environments. These tools automate parts of game development and allow artists to add personal touches to digital assets. Lead character artist Ivan Rylka believes Unreal Engine 5 offers notable improvements over previous technology.
Rylka claims the new Mafia game will look better than any other entry in the franchise. Hangar 13 works hard to make The Old Country look and feel as polished as possible. Players will discover whether the game delivers more than just visual improvements when it launches this August. The prequel takes the crime series back to its historical roots with updated technology.
