EXODUS vs Mafia: The Old Country

• Perspective: Third-Person
• Multiplayer: Single-Player Only
• Setting: Omega Centauri Cluster (40,000 Years in Future)
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
• Unique Feature: Time Dilation Consequence System where missions lasting days result in decades passing on the home planet.

• Perspective: Third-Person
• Multiplayer: Single-Player Only
• Setting: Sicily, Italy (Early 20th Century)
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
• Unique Feature: A prequel story exploring the origins of the Mafia in a highly authentic, early 20th-century Sicilian setting, with a deliberate focus on linear, cinematic storytelling.

• Family Members: The game is a single-player experience. Key members of the Teresi crime family, like Luca or Enzo's best friend Chesare, will accompany him on specific missions, providing fire support and narrative dialogue.
  Human (AI)

• Sci-Fi
• Time Dilation
• Evolution
• Transhumanism
• Sacrifice
• Interstellar Exploration
• Underdog Survival
• Narrative Sandbox
• Space Opera

• Organized Crime
• Mafia
• Early 20th Century
• Sicily
• Prequel
• Narrative-Driven
• Honor & Betrayal
• Period Drama
• Revenge

• Revolvers: Sidearms
  The standard sidearm of the era, providing reliable damage with a slow rate of fire.
• Repeater Rifles: Long Guns
  Lever-action rifles that offer good accuracy and power at medium to long range.
• Shotguns: Close-Quarters
  Includes double-barreled and sawed-off 'Lupara' variants, which are devastatingly powerful at point-blank range.
• Knives: Melee Weapon
  Used in the new one-on-one knife fight duel system. Different knives can be acquired that offer unique buffs, but their durability must be maintained with consumable wet stones.
• Fuse Bombs: Throwable
  The game's equivalent of grenades, used for clearing enemies out of cover.

Progression centers on the Gauntlet, a unique tool that fuses stolen Celestial Remnants with human engineering to unlock 'unleashed' abilities. Players invest in specialized skills and form bonds with elite companions whose unique adeptness alters combat outcomes. The skill system is designed for high player agency in the narrative sandbox.

The game takes place across the Omega Centauri cluster, containing ten million stars and over a million habitable worlds. Key regions include the moon of Lidon, built atop extinct Detenir ruins. Exploration involves interstellar travel between Star Systems and high-relativistic missions across planetary surfaces.

• Early 20th Century Automobiles: Car
  Players can drive a variety of authentic cars from the Edwardian era. The driving mechanics are grounded in realism, with a 'simulation' mode available. Car chases are a key feature.
• Horses: Mount
  Reflecting the time period, horses and horse-drawn carriages are a common mode of transportation and can be used in thrilling chases.

• Awakened Bears: Uplifted Ursidae
  Highly intelligent sentient species, potential allies or companions.
• Awakened Ravens: Uplifted Corvidae
  Sentient aerial scouts and companions with advanced problem-solving skills.

• Jun Aslan: Playable Protagonist
  A former salvager turned Traveler who leads humanity's fight against the god-like Celestials.
• C.C. Orlev: Elite Companion
  Jun's advisor and squadmate, voiced by Matthew McConaughey. A veteran who provides strategic guidance.
• The Mara Yama: Antagonists
  Twisted, sadistic predators who feed on fear and hunt the human survivors of the cluster.

• Enzo Favara: Playable Protagonist
  A young Sicilian who escapes the sulfur mines to join the Teresi crime family, seeking a life of freedom and respect.
• Don Bernardo Teresi: Head of the Teresi Family
  The soft-spoken but powerful Don who takes Enzo in. Voiced by Johnny Santgo.
• Tino: Consigliere
  The cynical and chilling advisor to Don Teresi. Voiced by Anthony Scorty.
• Luca: Mentor
  A member of the Teresi family who acts as Enzo's kindly mentor, guiding him through his new life in the Mafia.
• Isabella: Love Interest
  Don Teresi's daughter and a forbidden love interest for Enzo, adding personal stakes and conflict to the narrative.
• Don Ruggero Spadaro: Antagonist
  The ruthless head of the rival Spadaro crime family who controls the sulfur mines.

• Celestial Heists: Main Quest
  Infiltrate god-like structures to secure Remnants and bridge the technology gap for humanity.
• Generation Quests: Narrative Sandbox
  Resolve conflicts created by your previous actions decades prior due to the effects of time dilation.

• Main Story Chapters
  A cinematic, chapter-based story that follows Enzo Favara's rise and disillusionment within the Teresi crime family, featuring dramatic set pieces, betrayals, and high-stakes shootouts.
• Explore Mode
  An optional mode separate from the main narrative that allows players to freely roam the hub world and find collectibles. It is planned to receive more content via post-launch updates.

Archetype Entertainment envisions an 'expanding universe' with tie-in novels by Peter F. Hamilton ('The Helium Sea'), TTRPG handbooks, and animated series episodes. Future story expansions are expected to explore different eras of the Centauri Cluster.

• Q: What is EXODUS?
  A: EXODUS is a new AAA sci-fi action RPG from former BioWare developers that centers on interstellar travel and the scientific concept of time dilation.
• Q: Who is the lead actor in EXODUS?
  A: Matthew McConaughey portrays the key character C.C. Orlev in his video game debut.
• Q: How does Time Dilation work in gameplay?
  A: When you travel through space at relativistic speeds, time passes faster at home. A mission lasting days for you can span decades for your loved ones, causing the world to change significantly when you return.

• Q: What is Mafia: The Old Country?
  A: It is a new, standalone prequel to the Mafia series, set in early 1900s Sicily. It is a linear, story-driven action-adventure game focused on cinematic storytelling.
• Q: Is it open world like Mafia 3?
  A: No. While it is set in a large world, the game structure is linear like the original Mafia. The world serves as a backdrop for the story missions rather than a sandbox for player-driven activities.
• Q: How long is the game?
  A: The main story is approximately 8 to 12 hours long, and up to 20 hours for 100% completion. Replayability is limited.
• Q: Is there a crime system like in GTA?
  A: No, the game does not feature a police response or 'wanted' system, which is a departure from previous Mafia titles but is considered historically accurate for the setting.

• SPECULATIVE PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS. Official hardware specifications are TBA for the early 2027 launch window. The game utilizes advanced features of Unreal Engine 5 including Nanite and Lumen.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop performance will be heavily dependent on GPU TGP and high-speed NVMe storage to handle seamless interstellar transitions. **Modern high-end laptop GPUs (NVIDIA RTX 4070 Mobile / RTX 5070 Mobile and above) will likely be required for optimal performance at high settings.**
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Maximum TGP is essential to handle the high-fidelity Celestial environments and complex character models.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The heavy use of AI for reactive encounters and UE5's advanced lighting will require top-tier thermal management.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A modern multi-core mobile CPU is critical for managing the 'narrative sandbox' and large-scale planetary exploration.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Recommended for the best performance in fast-paced third-person combat.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Supports NVIDIA DLSS (including Frame Generation) and AMD FSR. Essential for maintaining high frame rates at relativistic speeds.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Nanite Geometry, Lumen Lighting, and AI-driven NPC density are the primary performance drivers.
• Game Name: EXODUS

• OFFICIAL AND EXTRAPOLATED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS for Mafia: The Old Country. This information is based on the official PC specifications from developer Hangar 13, adapted to the requested JSON structure. As a visually ambitious title built on Unreal Engine 5, the requirements are significant, especially for higher settings and resolutions. Laptop and future-generation GPU listings are extrapolated based on performance benchmarks.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop versions of the listed desktop GPUs require comparable performance, which is highly dependent on the laptop's TGP (Total Graphics Power) and thermal design. For a narrative-driven, open-world game like Mafia: The Old Country, a well-cooled laptop with a powerful CPU and a high-TGP GPU is crucial for a stable and immersive experience.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: A high TGP is essential to prevent GPU throttling and maintain a consistent framerate while rendering the detailed Sicilian environments.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Unreal Engine 5 can heavily tax both the CPU and GPU. A robust cooling system is necessary to prevent thermal throttling during long gameplay sessions and in graphically dense areas.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A strong CPU with good power delivery is important for handling the game's world streaming, physics, and AI without creating a bottleneck for the GPU.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended to minimize system latency and ensure the smoothest possible gameplay experience.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: The game supports a full suite of upscaling technologies, including NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS, with Frame Generation available on supported hardware. The official specs note that these technologies are used to achieve target performance levels.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: As a UE5 title, performance will be most affected by settings like Global Illumination (Lumen), Shadows, and View Distance. The 'Epic' preset is noted to be extremely demanding.
• Game Name: Mafia: The Old Country

• Upscaling Tech: Supports NVIDIA DLSS (including Frame Generation) and AMD FSR. Essential for maintaining high frame rates at relativistic speeds.
• Key Settings Impact: Nanite Geometry, Lumen Lighting, and AI-driven NPC density are the primary performance drivers.

• Upscaling Tech: The game supports a full suite of upscaling technologies, including NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS, with Frame Generation available on supported hardware. The official specs note that these technologies are used to achieve target performance levels.
• Key Settings Impact: As a UE5 title, performance will be most affected by settings like Global Illumination (Lumen), Shadows, and View Distance. The 'Epic' preset is noted to be extremely demanding.

• G P U T G P: Maximum TGP is essential to handle the high-fidelity Celestial environments and complex character models.
• Cooling Thermals: The heavy use of AI for reactive encounters and UE5's advanced lighting will require top-tier thermal management.
• C P U Power Limits: A modern multi-core mobile CPU is critical for managing the 'narrative sandbox' and large-scale planetary exploration.
• M U X Switch Optimus: Recommended for the best performance in fast-paced third-person combat.

• G P U T G P: A high TGP is essential to prevent GPU throttling and maintain a consistent framerate while rendering the detailed Sicilian environments.
• Cooling Thermals: Unreal Engine 5 can heavily tax both the CPU and GPU. A robust cooling system is necessary to prevent thermal throttling during long gameplay sessions and in graphically dense areas.
• C P U Power Limits: A strong CPU with good power delivery is important for handling the game's world streaming, physics, and AI without creating a bottleneck for the GPU.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended to minimize system latency and ensure the smoothest possible gameplay experience.