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Hangar 13 creates video games for PC, consoles, and possibly mobile platforms, operating as a game developer with offices in the US, UK, and Central Europe. Their product is built by a multidisciplinary team spanning animation, art, engineering, game design, programming, and production, and is supported by the 2K division. The company generates revenue through the sale of games, downloadable content (DLC), and potential in-game purchases, aiming to sustain a steady stream of income and grow its market presence. Hangar 13 differentiates itself by bringing together visionaries who explore new and challenging territories in gaming, focusing on unique, immersive experiences rather than following conventional approaches. The company's goal is to deliver distinctive gaming experiences while leveraging the backing and resources of 2K to compete effectively in a diverse and competitive market.
About Hangar 13
Industries
Consumer Software
Entertainment
Gaming
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
M&A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Brighton, United Kingdom
Founded
2013
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What believers are saying
- Mafia: The Old Country beat internal expectations, with 2.9 million pre-orders before launch.
- 2K expanded the franchise with Man of Honor on August 14, 2026.
- Reports in April 2026 say Hangar 13 is already building another Mafia project.
What critics are saying
- 2K canceled Volt after $53 million spent, proving Hangar 13's new-IP execution failure.
- Bloomberg reported 2022 layoffs after Volt's cancellation; another flop triggers deeper cuts by 2027.
- A weak Mafia: The Old Country sequel or remake could entrench Hangar 13 as franchise-only support.
What makes Hangar 13 unique
- Mafia: The Old Country positions Hangar 13 as a cinematic, linear crime specialist.
- 2K announced Mafia: The Old Country and Man of Honor, keeping franchise control internal.
- Hangar 13 spans Novato, Brighton, Brno, and Prague, accessing global talent and lower-cost production.
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Mafia lead says the franchise isn't comparable to GTA; denies competition with series. Mafia and GTA Aren't Direct Competitors! Story Highlight * The Hangar 13 president has pushed back on Grand Theft Auto and Mafia comparisons, calling them "an internet thing." * He believes that Mafia and GTA are not direct competitors despite being third-person shooter IPs. * The president also states that the team doesn't internally look at GTA to steer its strategy or development. Both Mafia and GTA have previously been compared for being similar crime-driven third-person-shooter games. In fact, when Mafia: The Old Country was announced for a 2025 release, many thought the game would be overshadowed by GTA 6's 2026 launch. Although GTA 6 was later delayed, comparisons between the two IPs live on. This is where the Hangar 13 president disagrees with fans, stating that these comparisons don't make all that much sense. Why it matters: GTA doesn't have any real competition in the modern era, so fans have turned to 2K and Hangar 13's Mafia series as a potential competitor to Rockstar Games' behemoth open-world series. Hangar 13 president Nick Baynes has rejected the idea that the series is directly comparable to GTA in a new interview. He notes that the link between these two IPs is something fans have come up with. As of the latest releases, Hangar 13 and 2K continue highlighting Mafia as a more focused, cinematic crime series rather than a direct rival to Rockstar's open-world behemoth of a franchise. This is also evident when looking at Mafia: The Old Country, which focused on Sicily and organized crime in an older era. Interestingly enough, the Hangar 13 president even refrained from naming GTA 6. He states that the game did not steer Mafia's development at all and likely won't do so in the future either. It genuinely never ever comes up in conversation as a touchpoint or steering its strategy or anything like that. It's not something the studio looks at. Latest Updates What do you think about the two franchises? Do you see the comparisons between them being valid? Was its article helpful? How could Tech4Gamers improve this post? Please Help Tech4Gamers. [Editor-in-Chief] Sajjad Hussain is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Tech4Gamers.com. Apart from the Tech and Gaming scene, Sajjad is a Seasonal banker who has delivered multi-million dollar projects as an IT Project Manager and works as a freelancer to provide professional services to corporate giants and emerging startups in the IT space. Majored in Computer Science 13+ years of Experience as a PC Hardware Reviewer. 8+ years of Experience as an IT Project Manager in the Corporate Sector. Certified in Google IT Support Specialization. Admin of PPG, the largest local Community of gamers with 130k+ members. Sajjad is a passionate and knowledgeable individual with many skills and experience in the tech industry and the gaming community. He is committed to providing honest, in-depth product reviews and analysis and building and maintaining a strong gaming community. Join its community. Still having issues? Join the Tech4Gamers Forum for expert help and community support! 104,000 Fans Like 32,122 Followers Follow
Mafia: Definitive Edition is out August 14 for Xbox Series X/S and PS5, Omertà Collection revealed. The collection includes Definitive Editions of all four Mafia titles, including The Old Country and its upcoming Man of Honor expansion. Posted By Ravi Sinha | On 13th, Aug. 2026 Hangar 13 and 2K have officially announced Mafia: The Omertà Collection, which packs all four titles into one bundle. It's out on August 14th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC, and in keeping with a recent ESRB rating, Mafia: Definitive Edition will receive a current-gen console update. As a free upgrade for PS4 and Xbox One owners, it adds 60 FPS support for Xbox Series X/S and PS5 players alongside other "technical improvements." Sadly, it appears that Mafia 2: Definitive Edition and Mafia 3: Definitive Edition won't be getting any changes or new features. On the bright side, those who haven't gotten into the series, including last year's Mafia: The Old Country, may want to check out the bundle. It features a Definitive Edition of the former that includes the base game, Deluxe content and the upcoming Man of Honor expansion. As far as experiencing the entire story of the Mafia series, loosely connected as it is, this is pretty good value. Of course, 2K has yet to announce pricing, so Gamingbolt'll need to wait until it's out tomorrow. As for Man of Honor, it introduces two new story chapters where Enzo works with Don Ennio Salieri, new Free Ride missions, challenging new mission types and even fresh rewards. Head here for all the details - it's also out tomorrow at 10 AM PT on all platforms. Follow Gamingbolt:
Develop:Star Awards 2026 - shortlist announced. 20 May 2026 by Sarah Colby Develop Conference is thrilled to announce the finalists for the Develop:Star Awards 2026, with the winners to be selected by an industry vote open to the Develop:Brighton community. The vote will be open until 3 June and the winners will be unveiled at the Develop:Star Awards ceremony on the evening of Wednesday 15 July, during Develop:Brighton 2026. Sandfall Interactive's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Sucker Punch Entertainment's Ghost of Yōtei lead the pack with nominations in six categories, including Best Visual Art, Best Game Design, and Best Narrative. Both also received nominations in the Best Game category, where they are joined by Blue Prince, Dispatch, Jurassic World Evolution 3, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach and PEAK. "The Develop Star Awards has always been a platform for the best and brightest in the games industry, and this year's nominees are no exception" said Tandem Events Managing Director Andy Lane. "We're happy that we can continue providing a space for games makers from all walks of life to be celebrated by their industry peers." Sony Interactive Entertainment once again leads the way in studio nominations, thanks to the success of both Death Stranding 2: On The Beach and Ghost of Yōtei. They are joined as Best Studio nominees by Frontier Developments, FuturLab, Hangar13, Kinetic Games, Sandfall, and Sucker Punch. As well as these 18 awards, there will be the Develop Star Award - a lifetime award that celebrates individuals or companies who have made a significant contribution to the games industry. Previous honourees include Remedy Entertainment creative director Sam Lake, former president of Sony Interactive Entertainment Shuhei Yoshida, and game development studio Sports Interactive, with this year's recipient set to be announced in due course. Tables and individual tickets for the awards are available to purchase now, with an Early Bird discount offering up to £400 off until Wednesday 3 June. Tickets can be purchased here. All tickets include a three-course dinner and invite to the drinks reception and after party. Finalists: Best Audio - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Death Stranding 2: On The Beach - DOOM: The Dark Ages - Jurassic World Evolution 3 - Let Them Come: Onslaught - TR-49 Best Visual Art - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Death Stranding 2: On The Beach - Dispatch - Ghost of Yōtei - Mafia: The Old Country - The Midnight Walk Best Game - Blue Prince - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Death Stranding 2: On The Beach - Dispatch - Ghost of Yōtei - Jurassic World Evolution 3 - PEAK Best Game Design - 9 Kings - Blue Prince - Cairn - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Death Stranding 2: On The Beach - Ghost of Yōtei Supporting Star - Atomhawk - Dead Nice Studio - Keywords Studios Ltd - PitStop Productions - PlanetPlay - Side - Sumo Digital - Testronic Best Narrative - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Dispatch - Ghost of Yōtei - Mafia: The Old Country - The Alters - TR-49 Best Original IP - Date Everything! - Dispatch - Ghost Town - PEAK - Pieced Together - The Alters Best Studio - Frontier Developments - FuturLab - Hangar 13 - Kinetic Games - Sandfall - Sucker Punch Best Ongoing Game - NEW - FINAL FANTASY XIV Online - HITMAN World of Assassination - No Man's Sky - Phasmophobia - Rust - Vampire Survivors Best Marketing Campaign - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - CloverPit - Dispatch - Ghost of Yōtei - Monument Valley 3 / The Garden of Life - Multiplatform Release - The Slayeux Tapestry - Bethesda and YRS TRULY Tomorrow's Star - Ayo Norman-Williams - Deevya Patel - Dennis Welling - Elise Barry - Jing Wang - Nicole Gregory Talent & Recruitment Star - Aardvark Swift Recruitment Ltd - Amiqus - Lighthouse Games - Pixel Movement - Skillsearch Ltd - Talent and Academy Team, Double Eleven - The Pixel Movement - Playground Games - The Talent Acquisition team at IO Interactive Best Technical Innovation - Crimson Desert (Proprietary BlackSpace Engine) - Death Stranding 2: On The Beach - DOOM: The Dark Ages - G'AIM'E Lightgun - Ghost Town - Ghost of Yōtei - Jurassic World Evolution 3 Best Mobile Game - Grand Mountain Adventure 2 - HITMAN World of Assassination (Mobile) - Mindset GO! - Pine Hearts - PowerWash Simulator Best Small Studio - Draknek & Friends - inkle - Landfall, Aggro Crab - Magic Notion - Neolithic LLC - Panik Arcade Best EDI Initiative - Football Manager for Missing Managers - Into Games - Boost - Limit Break Mentorship - Melanin Gamers - Out Making Games Publishing Star - Hooded Horse - Kepler Interactive - Megabit Publishing - Secret Mode - Sony - Team17 - Yogscast Best In-Game Accessibility - Dead Reset - DOOM: The Dark Ages - Pine Hearts Mobile - Tiny Bookshop - Unseen Diplomacy 2 - ustwo games - Monument Valley 3 multiplatform release Full details of the shortlist can be found here. Sponsors. Partners. Tandem Events Fora 35 - 41 Folgate Street London E1 6BX T: +44 (0)20 3927 6440 (C) 2026 Tandem Events
However, this is set to change soon, as developer Hangar 13 has announced the upcoming addition of a mode called "Free Ride," which will allow for a more open exploration experience.
If you're among those who feel underwhelmed by "The Old Country," there's news that Hangar 13 is already working on a new Mafia project, which may feature a larger budget or align more closely with player expectations.
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About Hangar 13
Industries
Consumer Software
Entertainment
Gaming
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
M&A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Brighton, United Kingdom
Founded
2013
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