Mafia 4 is the highly anticipated next installment in the popular Mafia game series, and it appears that the game is currently in pre-production. According to recent reports, the game is being developed primarily in Brighton, England, using Unreal Engine 5. Additionally, a recent job listing on Hangar 13’s official LinkedIn page has confirmed that the studio is currently seeking a highly motivated Tools Programmer to work on an unannounced multi-platform game that is currently in pre-production.
The listing notes that the game is being developed using Unreal Engine 5, and the successful candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining tools within the engine, as well as interfacing with external content creation tools. Hangar 13 is the internal development studio behind the award-winning Mafia 3, and is comprised of industry veterans from a diverse range of studios. The studio is based in four locations across the world, including Brighton in the UK, where the new game is reportedly being developed.
While details on Mafia 4 are still scarce, the fact that Hangar 13 is actively seeking staff for the project suggests that progress is being made in the pre-production phase. The new game is rumored to be a prequel to the existing trilogy, taking place at the turn of the 20th century. This could provide a fresh take on the series that previously focused on the early 1930s and the late 1960s.
Unreal Engine 5 promises to provide more realistic graphics, making for an even more immersive experience for players. As the job listing notes, Hangar 13 is looking for candidates who are passionate about games and able to work in a collaborative and creative environment.
It remains to be seen what the new game will entail or when it will be released, but the fact that Hangar 13 is probably actively working on it is sure to excite fans of the Mafia series. We’ll keep you updated with any new information as it becomes available.
