If you have been waiting on the cartoony first-person shooter that casts you as a gritty private eye, like I have, then you are going to have to wait a little longer. Fumi Games and PlaySide Studios have announced that MOUSE: P.I. For Hire has been delayed and will now launch on April 16, 2026.
The news was shared via the game’s official Twitter/X account, where the developers explained they need a few extra weeks to polish the experience.
According to the statement, the team is in the final stages of development and wants to take additional time and care to ensure the game lives up to expectations. The developers emphasized that the delay is about delivering the best possible version of the game rather than rushing it out the door.
Hello everyone,
Today, we have an important update to share with you all.
We have made the decision to move the release date of MOUSE: P.I. For Hire to 16 April 2026.
As we approach the final stages of development, we want to ensure we are taking the extra time and care needed to make MOUSE: P.I. For Hire an experience to remember. We remain unwavering in our goal to deliver you the best game we can, and that will take just an extra few weeks.
We are excited to share more of the game with you in the lead up to launch. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your incredible support.
– Fumi Games & PlaySide Studios
The team closed their message by thanking fans for their continued support and promising to share more as launch approaches.
This is not the first time MOUSE: P.I. For Hire has been delayed, as it was set to be released in 2025, but then delayed to 2026. The title was previously pushed back from its earlier release window, meaning this latest move extends the wait even further.
From what I’ve seen and heard about the game, this is yet another game that I could care less if it gets delayed. I want this to do well, and if it needs some more time for it to cook, then definitely put it back on the stove and let it go.
While we wait, be sure to check out the recent gameplay from Mouse: P.I. For Hire, where we got to see a boss fight.
