Gaming Publisher Takes Legal Action Against 'Mafia: The Old Country' NSFW Mods

In a recent development within the gaming community, Take-Two Interactive, a prominent video game publisher, has taken stringent legal measures against creators of adult-oriented modifications for their title, 'Mafia: The Old Country'. This move has led to the removal of specific content from popular modding platforms, reigniting discussions about intellectual property rights and user-generated content in the digital realm.

Video Game Publisher Cracks Down on Unofficial 'Mafia' Game Modifications

On an undisclosed date in the recent past, the esteemed publisher Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. initiated legal proceedings against certain modifications developed for their historical action-adventure game, 'Mafia: The Old Country'. The target of this legal action was a pair of explicit content modifications that featured the character Isabella Torrisi in a state of undress. These modifications, specifically the 'Nude Isabella' and 'Extended Textures for Nude Isabella' creations by a modder known as 'norskpl', were hosted on Nexus Mods, a widely recognized platform for game modifications.

Sources from Nexus Mods, in a public statement released via their forums in the previous week (specifically, December 8, 2025), confirmed receipt of a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown request from Lisa Deere, representing Take-Two Interactive. Following an internal validation process, which involved the submission of supplementary evidence to authenticate the claimant's identity and their proprietary rights over the disputed content, Nexus Mods complied with the request, resulting in the immediate removal of the aforementioned modifications.

Isabella Torrisi, a pivotal character in 'Mafia: The Old Country', is depicted as the daughter of the influential crime boss Don Torrisi. Her narrative arc involves a controlled existence, with her father planning an arranged marriage. The game explores her forbidden romance with the player character, Enzo, a storyline that contrasts sharply with the unauthorized explicit modifications. It is believed that the models utilized in these now-removed mods originated from the game's internal assets, specifically those employed during the in-game romantic sequences between Enzo and Isabella.

This particular legal offensive appears to be specifically aimed at the sexually suggestive nature of these modifications, as other non-explicit mods by 'norskpl', such as character model swaps (e.g., playing as protagonists from other 'Mafia' titles or even Donkey from 'Shrek'), remain accessible. This selective enforcement underscores Take-Two's consistent and vigorous stance against content they deem inappropriate or infringing on their copyrights, mirroring previous instances where the publisher has taken legal action against modders of its other flagship titles, including 'Grand Theft Auto V' and 'Red Dead Redemption 2'.

From a critical perspective, the publisher's decision to pursue legal action against these specific mods, rather than opting for a more discreet approach, ironically draws more attention to the very content they seek to suppress. This strategy, while legally sound in protecting intellectual property, may inadvertently amplify interest in such modifications, proving counterproductive to the intended outcome. It prompts a broader reflection on the evolving dynamics between game developers, intellectual property rights, and the creative freedoms of the modding community.