The Old Country will apparently not feature Italian voice actors

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Gamescom 2024 has sent the gaming world into a frenzy with its latest announcement, Mafia: The Old CountrySet in the picturesque and beautiful Sicily, the game promises to take players into the harsh reality of the Italian mafia.

However, amid all the excitement, a significant amount of controversy arose after players noticed the different voice acting, interface, and subtitles in the game. Players discovered that something threatened to overshadow the game’s release: the lack of Italian voice acting.

Fans unhappy about the lack of Italian voice actors in Mafia: The Old Country

Mafia: The Old Country will be the latest entry in the beloved and acclaimed Mafia series. The series is known for the deep story and immersive worlds that captivate players with its engaging combat and gunplay. The new game is set in Sicily, a region rich in mafia history, so every fan was excited that it would be a natural fit for the franchise.

However, players were disappointed to see that the game will not feature Italian voice acting. Instead, it will feature Sicilian voice acting. However, many fans feel that the developers have made a huge mistake. Players are voicing their displeasure on various social media platforms and gaming forums.

Fans are concerned that the developers are undermining the authenticity of the game and not respecting the culture they want to portray in the game.

Recently, X user SagamiSword_ expressed his surprise at the lack of Italian language support in the game. Many players want games to better reflect their own language and culture, rather than treating it as mere scenery.

Some fans are disappointed and feel disrespected when they see this.

The original user responded to one of the comments and stated that this was just disrespectful.

These reactions and backlashes from players show that the developers are really missing the mark. Even though the Italian audience is smaller, the studio should have appreciated the authenticity and incorporated that into the game.

Fans demand answers over lack of Italian voice

The image shows a shotgun in a fruit crate (smuggling) in Mafia The Old Country.
Players are unhappy with the developers after seeing that there were no Italian voice actors available. | Image credit: Hangar 13

Since the game was recently announced, the developers have not responded to the negative reactions. But fans of the series hope that Hangar 13 could listen to their request and add the VAs or give a good reason for not including the Italian voice actors.

If the players are waiting for the release of the game in 2025 without a set date, most players’ focus is now not so much on the game itself, but on the lack of Italian voice acting. From the trailers, it seems that the story and gameplay of the game will take the player’s focus back.

However, the controversy highlights a broader issue in the gaming industry, specifically the importance of cultural representation and respect in game development. For now, the community will have to wait and see how this controversy affects the game’s reception and voice acting.

Ultimately, players are left feeling like this is a missed opportunity to create a more authentic and respectful gaming experience.

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