Hangar 13 studio head Haden Blackman is leaving the Mafia III maker after seven years, 2K Games announced Wednesday.
Kotaku understands that the move comes with a new Mafia game very early in development at Hangar 13, according to a source familiar with the plans.
We support all of our employees pursuing their passions, and we wish nothing but the best for him in what’s next.”.
What 2K didn’t mention in the email was that Matthew Urban, Hangar 13 chief operating officer, has also left the studio.
Replacing Blackman is Nick Baynes, currently studio head at Hangar 13's Brighton, UK office, which Kotaku understands to be leading development on a new Mafia game.
While the project is still early in development, its code name is Nero and it’s expected to be a prequel to the Mafia trilogy.
I hope you’ll join me in thanking Haden and wishing him the best, and congratulating Nick on a well-deserved promotion. »