Studio Hangar 13 LinkedIn has been flooded with job openings in recent days. The last advertisement is interesting and for the first time directly mentions the new mafia.
Through this particular announcement, the UK branch of Hangar 13 is looking for chief designer of artificial intelligence. According to the advertisement, Mafia 4 may have elements of stealth and multiplayer. It will probably be equipped with modern Unreal Engine 5 from Epic Games.
The Lead AI Designer will oversee the development and implementation of new archetypes that align with Mafia’s vision for the next generation. Starting with creative designs and engineering prototypes of enemy behaviors and abilities.
The ad states that the next mafia will be entertaining between stealth and combat. This must be ensured through cooperation with directors and managers. Incidentally, this is consistent with the old assumption of greater linearity.
The opponent in question will also work together to set up and balance fights, ensuring that players understand the intentions of the AI and can plan their fight accordingly. Of course, non-combat NPCs are also mentioned.
According to this information, Hangar 13 seems to have learned from the mistakes of the lesser-known 2016 Mafia 3. It was very bad when it was released, but gradually it became a slightly better game that had a relatively conventional stealth style. and punch people.
The position of an experienced system developer is not directly declared by the Mafia, but in its place is advertising. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in AAA games, multiplayer games and/or live service design.. Whether or not this position in Brighton, UK refers to the new mafia, we can only speculate.
According to earlier suggestions, the new mafia should be in pre-production. This is reflected not only in advertising, but also in the words of the CEO of the Czech branch of Hangar 13. Last summer, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Mafia, Roman Hladik officially confirmed the new episode. , stating that it’s a matter of years. It was previously unofficially reported that Hangar 13 was still under construction. top spin tennis game, which should come out before the new Mafia. Top Spin 4 by 2K Czech (now Hangar 13 Czech) was released in 2011.
On the other hand, Take-Two Interactive’s publisher 2K Games may want to continue the highly successful Mafia multiplayer game. GTA Online.
Also of interest is the recently announced executive producer position. We have already written about this and mentioned the development of a key series. The executive producer is expected to play a critical role in the successful launch of a major new game, including post-release content and planning for the future of the franchise. In other words, Hangar 13 can plan not only Mafia 4, but also the next part.
Already mentioned last year’s speculations follow perfectly. According to them, the new Mafia should run on Unreal Engine 5 and be prequel set in Sicily. The plot will reportedly focus on a young Don Salieri, the head of the Salieri crime family, who is the work of the protagonist of the first “Mafia” and the remake of Tommy Angelo. The main character must become one of the loyal members of this mafia family and help them take control of the city. The game is supposed to be a linear, rather than a fully open world, so it will be more similar to the concept of the first two parts.
If this turns out to be true, it’s no surprise that Hangar 13 wants to plan for the series’ future in order to tell more stories.
Source :Indian TV
