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Take-Two held its Q2 financial report the other day where they dropped the news that GTA 6 is being delayed yet again, and that Borderlands 4‘s sales have been “softer” than expected. But amidst all that negativity came a silver-lining: CEO Strauss Zelnick seems very happy with Mafia: The Old Country.
“2K and Hangar 13 released Mafia: The Old Country, the first new entry in our popular organized crime franchise in nearly a decade, which earned vast praise from critics and consumers alike,” said Zelnick in his opening speech. “The title quickly surpassed our internal expectations and affirmed our belief that consumer demand remains strong for premium, narrative-driven experiences that over-index on value. The team at Hangar 13 will continue to push the boundaries for cinematic experiences in this series and in future creative pursuits.”
Speaking to The Game Business’ Christopher Dring, Zelnick had this to say about the game’s success: “What we suspected was confirmed, which is just… if you give consumers a great narrative experience that’s a lot of fun, somewhat contained, and at a fair price, then you can have the perfect result.”
Sadly, exact sales numbers have not been given. However, Zelnick did all but confirm more Mafia games, probably in the same style as The Old Country, are coming.
Overall, Take-Two reported good growth across the board. Despite that, though, their stock price took a hit, likely due to GTA 6 being delayed again.
Personally, I loved Mafia: The Old Country and its focus on being a smaller, more focused game. The prospect of more titles like that is exciting.
