Mafia II Gets August Release Date
By Mike Sharkey | Mar 25, 2010
Take-Two announces the long-in-development title will finally hit the shelves.
It's been eight long years since Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven was released for the PC, becoming a critical and commercial success. Today, Take-Two announced we're one step closer to finally getting to play the sequel. Mafia II is now scheduled for a North American release on August 24 for Windows PCs, Xbox 360, and PS3.
Set in the fictional city of Empire Bay between 1945 and 1955, Mafia II will feature a restriction-free, 10-square-mile map full of meticulously recreated cars, clothing, music, and advertising from the era. Developer 2K Czech provides the synopsis:
Born the son of a poor immigrant, Vito is a beaten down Italian-American who is trying to escape the life of poverty that consumed his childhood. Vito, along with his lifelong friend, Joe, will descend into the world of organized crime. Looking to escape the life of hardship that his father led, Vito dreams about becoming a "made man," and together with Joe, will work to prove themselves to the Mafia as they try to make their names on the streets. However, the two quickly realize that life as a wise guy isn't quite as glamorous as it seems.
For those of you headed to PAX East, Take-Two also announced the game will be playable by the public for the first time at the sold-out expo, which kicks off tomorrow in Boston.
As reported by GameSpy.
