According to Kotaku, a Mafia prequel is in development as the studio is suffering from an internal crisis.

The heads of Hangar 13 are leaving the California team, which is part of 2K Games.

The Mafia saga has a good name among gamers, although its different parts generate different ideas. Therefore, it is not surprising hangar 13 and working on 2K Games new delivery The franchise is something we know thanks to information from Kotaku.

American media reported that there is a new project under development at the California studio, according to a close source. would be a prequelso the story would take place before the known facts in installment three of the series, which was something to treasure for a few years.

It is at an early stage of developmentThey can’t leave much detail on the production situation beyond what was found. at an early stage of development. The project, codenamed Nero, is expected to be a prequel and take advantage of the engine changeover. unreal engine 5 instead of the one used for the latest remasters.

Despite all this information, the situation within the team at the moment is definitely not ideal. Hangar 13’s director leaves the studio a fact that has caused the project to change hands recently, creating some doubts as to whether the development is healthy or not.

The director left the studioIn an internal communication shared with media such as VentureBeat, Haden Blackman announced his departure to his teammates, whom he has guided so far. Blackman was part of LucasArts at the time and was also responsible for overseeing the production of the third episode of Mafia. now it will probably Nick BaynesFrom the Brighton office, whoever buys the shops.

In November of last year, new information suggested that the new Hangar 13 game, codenamed Volt, was cancelled. at that moment a new Mafia game has been mentioned beforesupposedly discussed within the team, but not developed in any way.

The latest release in the Hangar 13 saga is a remake of the first installment.

restores its splendor epic that cast doubts on it a few years later. If you want to know more about him, we suggest you take a look at the analysis of Mafia: Definitive Edition.