Mafia: The Old Country vs ARC Raiders

• 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.

• Perspective: Third-Person
• Multiplayer: PvPvE (Solo, Duo, or Trio Squads)
• Setting: Post-Apocalyptic Earth (Italy)
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
• Release Date: 2025-10-30
• Unique Feature: A unique 'no one-shot kill' shield mechanic that disincentivizes camping, and a persistent progression system with no forced wipes.

• 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)

• Squad Mates: The game is designed for squads of 1-3 players. Teammates can be revived (without a special tool), share loot, and must coordinate to survive against ARC and other player squads.
  Human (Player)
• Scrappy the Rooster: A pet companion located in the player's hub. Scrappy provides a steady, passive stream of basic materials after every raid, ensuring players always have a baseline of resources, even after multiple failed runs.
  Animal (Rooster)

• Recipes: Found topside, these are one of the most valuable items. Successfully extracting a recipe permanently unlocks the ability to craft that item at the Workshop.
• Keys: Rare items found topside. 'Key Room' keys unlock high-value loot rooms on the map. 'Raider Hatch Keys' unlock rare, silent extraction points.
• Codex Entries: Unlocked by progressing. This is a growing repository of lore about the ARC, the world, and its inhabitants.

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

• Sci-Fi
• Post-Apocalyptic
• Extraction Shooter
• PvPvE
• Third-Person Shooter
• Robots
• Survival

• 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.

• Firearms: Varies (Assault Rifles, SMGs, Snipers, Shotguns)
  A diverse arsenal of 19 different firearms across multiple categories. Weapons use one of four simplified ammo types (Light, Medium, Heavy, Shotgun) and can be customized with attachments. Examples include the 'Rattler' AR and 'Osprey' sniper rifle.
• Gadgets: Utility / Tactical
  A wide range of craftable items essential for survival and combat, including grenades, mines, door blockers, deployable barricades, and zip lines.

• Shields: The primary defensive item. Shields come in Light, Medium, and Heavy variants, providing a regenerating health pool. A fully-charged shield prevents a player from being one-shot. Shields degrade and must be repaired in the hub.
• Raider Augments: A special gear slot that allows players to fine-tune their build, affecting stats like backpack slots, weight limit, and the number of equippable weapons or quick-use items.

• Cosmetic Customization: Players can fully customize their Raider's appearance with a wide array of outfits, backpacks, attachments, and charms. Cosmetics are unlocked via quests, Raider Decks, or the in-game store. The Deluxe Edition includes the 'Astro' and 'Bruiser' bundles.

Progression is persistent and does not wipe. Players earn XP to level up and gain skill points, which can be invested in three skill trees: Conditioning (stamina, breaching), Mobility (climbing, vaulting), and Survival (looting speed, stealth). A voluntary prestige system called the 'Expedition Project' allows players to reset their progress for exclusive rewards.

The game features a large, open-world map with four confirmed zones: Dam Battlegrounds (a large starting area with forests and a dam), Buried City (a metropolitan area covered in sand), Spaceport (a derelict industrial zone), and Blue Gate (a mountain area). A fifth map, Stella Montis, is rumored. Maps feature dynamic weather, time of day, and special events.

• 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.

• 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.

• The Raider: Playable Character
  The player's customizable character. Players can choose their face, body type, and hair, and then define their playstyle through a classless skill tree system.
• Celeste: Key NPC
  The charismatic raider leader in the Speranza hub who is responsible for providing the main story quests.
• Tion Wyn: Key NPC
  The reclusive gun craftsman who runs the gun shop in Speranza.

• 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.

• Topside Expeditions
  The main gameplay loop. Players deploy to one of the large open-world maps for a 30-minute session to scavenge for loot, complete quests for traders, and interact with dynamic events, with the ultimate goal of successfully extracting.
• World Boss Encounters
  A dynamic, high-risk MMO-style objective to defeat massive ARC bosses like 'The Queen' at the Harvester. This requires cooperation between multiple squads and yields 'insane' loot.

The core mode is a persistent PvPvE extraction shooter where players can queue up solo, in duos, or in trios. The map is populated by other players and AI-controlled ARC machines. Proximity chat is enabled, allowing for emergent alliances or betrayals. There is no in-match squadding.

The game is designed as a live service with a seasonal 'Raider Deck' (battle pass) that offers free and paid progression tracks. Developers have emphasized that monetization is cosmetic-only and not 'pay to win'. New maps, weapons, and features will be added over time based on community feedback.

• 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.

• Q: What is ARC Raiders?
  A: ARC Raiders is a third-person, PvPvE extraction shooter from the developers of The Finals. Players (as 'Raiders') scavenge a post-apocalyptic Earth, fighting other players and a deadly army of AI robots called ARC, all while trying to extract with valuable loot.
• Q: Is ARC Raiders free-to-play?
  A: No. The game was originally announced as free-to-play but has shifted to a premium model. The Standard Edition costs $40.
• Q: Is it a 'one-shot' extraction shooter like Tarkov?
  A: No. A key feature is the shield system, which prevents players from being one-shot as long as their shield is charged. This encourages more movement and tactical, drawn-out fights rather than camping.
• Q: Are there server wipes?
  A: No, the developers have stated there are no forced wipes. All progression is permanent. There is a voluntary prestige system called the 'Expedition Project' that players can opt-in to for exclusive rewards.

• 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

• SPECULATIVE PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS. The minimum spec is based on developer suggestion (GTX 970), with other tiers extrapolated for a modern, highly optimized Unreal Engine 5 title.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop performance will vary based on the model's cooling and TGP. The game is noted for being 'hella optimized,' but a stable framerate is still crucial for PvPvE combat.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU is essential to handle the advanced graphical features of Unreal Engine 5 and maintain high framerates.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The game's visually rich world and intense, large-scale encounters will require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU will be critical for handling the complex AI of the ARC and other players.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance in a competitive shooter.
• Game Name: ARC Raiders

• 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: 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.

• G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU is essential to handle the advanced graphical features of Unreal Engine 5 and maintain high framerates.
• Cooling Thermals: The game's visually rich world and intense, large-scale encounters will require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling.
• C P U Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU will be critical for handling the complex AI of the ARC and other players.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance in a competitive shooter.