A graphics breakdown of Mafia: The Old Country highlights how the latest entry in the long-running crime drama franchise performs across PS5, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S. The game offers notable visual and performance differences depending on the platform and selected display mode.
On PS5 and Xbox Series X, players can choose between Quality Mode and Performance Mode. The Quality Mode prioritizes higher resolution, better lighting, and increased draw distance. At the same time, the Performance Mode lowers visual fidelity—reducing vegetation density, shadow quality, terrain detail, reflections, and lighting effects—to maintain smoother gameplay. Interestingly, the PS5 shows a slightly better performance profile than Xbox Series X, at times reaching 60fps in Quality Mode with a higher average resolution, albeit with slightly lower minimum resolution values during demanding sequences.
The PS5 Pro further refines both modes, offering higher settings than the standard PS5 in draw distance, lighting, terrain quality, and level of detail when in Quality Mode. In Performance Mode, the Pro applies fewer visual cuts than the PS5, maintaining a more consistent balance between image quality and frame rate. All high-end consoles allow disabling V-Sync to unlock frame rates, although the game is still capped at a maximum of 60fps.
On Xbox Series S, Mafia: The Old Country does not include selectable display modes and runs with reduced settings below the Performance Mode of the more powerful consoles. Despite these compromises, the Series S occasionally struggles to maintain a stable 30fps, particularly in dense urban or complex combat scenes.
| Platform | Display Modes | Quality Mode Resolution & Features | Quality Mode FPS | Performance Mode Resolution & Features | Performance Mode FPS | Notable Differences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS5 | Quality, Performance | Higher settings than Performance Mode; better lighting, draw distance, terrain quality | Up to 60fps at times, average higher than Series X | Reduced vegetation, shadows, reflections, lighting, and terrain quality | 60fps target | Outperforms Series X in resolution averages and some stability |
| PS5 Pro | Quality, Performance | Higher draw distance, lighting, terrain quality, and LOD than PS5 | 60fps cap, very stable in both modes | Fewer visual cuts than PS5, maintains higher detail | 60fps cap | Overall best balance of visuals and performance |
| Xbox Series X | Quality, Performance | Similar to PS5 settings, slightly lower average resolution | Up to 60fps, but less stable than PS5 | Reduced vegetation, shadows, reflections, and lighting | 60fps target | Occasional dips and slightly lower resolution than PS5 |
| Xbox Series S | Single Mode (no selection) | Reduced settings below the Performance Mode of other consoles | Struggles to maintain 30fps in some scenes | N/A | 30fps target, drops in demanding areas |
Overall, the game stands as one of the most optimized Unreal Engine 5 titles in terms of performance, despite using relatively low rendering resolutions. While the Series S implementation leaves room for improvement, Mafia: The Old Country remains enjoyable across all platforms, delivering its rich Sicilian setting and crime-filled narrative with solid technical execution.
Developed by Hangar 13 and published by 2K, Mafia: The Old Country is the fourth mainline entry in the franchise, acting as a prequel set in early 1900s Sicily. It follows Enzo Favara, a young man drawn into the rise and fall of the fictional Torrisi crime family. It was released on August 8, 2025.
