A new chapter in the Mafia universe is on the horizon, and this time, it won't cost you a dime. Mafia: The Old Country is set to receive a free update called Free Ride, and it's bringing more than just polish. Fans can expect new activities and gameplay content, giving players even more reason to revisit the streets and shadows of the Old Country. The update is scheduled to launch in the coming months, though no exact date has been confirmed yet.
The official announcement on X from the developers stirred excitement, and more details were revealed through IGN's report, confirming the inclusion of Free Ride mode. If you missed the dramatic tone-setting reveal, the cinematic Initiation trailer is worth a watch—it perfectly sets the mood for the story and hints at the update's narrative direction. Whether you're a fan of Mafia II's icy betrayal or Mafia III's vengeance tale, this update looks to build on the franchise's tradition of blending story with open-world exploration.
A surprising leak has stirred the pot for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, and it could signal one of the boldest experiments in franchise history. According to Insider Gaming, the single-player campaign will reportedly merge with multiplayer into a 32-player mode, centered around a map called "Avalon". This marks a significant shift in how Call of Duty delivers its post-campaign experience—blending story-driven missions with large-scale multiplayer dynamics.
The leak, though unconfirmed, suggests the narrative will naturally transition into multiplayer in a seamless fashion. That's a big departure from the typical "campaign ends, now grind multiplayer" format fans are used to. A full reveal is expected at Gamescom 2025, so circle the date if you want the latest on this innovative approach. In the meantime, the official trailer "The Guild - Don't Fear Tomorrow" is a slick, high-octane teaser that sets up the tone and characters. Whether you've been a Battlefield loyalist or a CoD purist, this new hybrid direction may be worth keeping an eye on.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is still months away from launch, but Warhorse Studios is already planning its post-release DLC roadmap—and it looks ambitious. At Gamescom 2025, the studio will unveil more about the second DLC, Legacy of the Forge, which promises to expand the narrative arc following the main campaign. And that's not all—according to the studio's roadmap trailer, a third DLC, titled Mysteria Ecclesia, is set to release in Winter 2025.
This information was confirmed by none other than Sir Tobi, Warhorse's Communications Director, who also shared that development is already underway. From what we've seen in the official reveal trailer, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 continues the tradition of grounded, historical storytelling—but with more dynamic combat, improved dialogue, and enhanced RPG elements. Having spent hundreds of hours exploring the first game's authentic medieval world, I can say with confidence: Warhorse knows how to build a living, breathing universe—and these DLCs could be vital parts of that ecosystem.
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