MOUSE P.I. For Hire release got delayed: New release date confirmed by developers
(Courtesy : Fumi Games, PlaySide Studios)
Pushed back for quality improvements
Fumi Games and PlaySide Studios have officially announced that they are delaying MOUSE P.I. For Hire, pushing the game’s launch from March 19 to April 16, 2026.
The developers have revealed that this decision was made to ensure the players have the best possible experience on the launch day. Let’s check out more details in this article.
Reasons behind the delay
In a joint statement, Fumi Games and PlaySide have explained that this additional time will allow them to further polish and improve the quality of the game during its final stages of development.
“As we approached the final stages of development, we want to ensure that we are taking the extra time and care needed to make MOUSE P.I. For Hire an experience to remember,”
The developers are pretty committed to delivering a quality product on the release. These extra few weeks will help them to refine the gameplay and presentation.
Most of these short delays are done to improve the optimization performance, address bugs, and fine-tune the core system before the game officially launches.
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A Unique FPS Inspired by Classic Animation
MOUSE P.I. For Hire is a first-person shooter game, but it’s pretty unique among the shooter genre. This is thanks to its noir-inspired setting and vintage cartoon visuals.
Its stylish presentation and narrative-driven gameplay make this game one of the most awaited FPS shooter game releases in 2026.
With the new release date, April 16, 2026, the developers will have enough time to do some last touches on the game and make it fully polished as a final product.
FAQs
When is MOUSE P.I. For Hire releasing?
The game is now scheduled to launch on April 16, following a short delay from its original March 19 date.
Why was MOUSE: P.I. For Hire delayed?
The developers requested extra time to polish the game and ensure a high-quality experience at launch.
Who is developing and publishing the game?
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is developed by Fumi Games and published by PlaySide.
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Mahaksh Chauhan is a passionate gaming journalist who loves for old-school RPGs and turn-based games. With a keen eye for storytelling and a deep understanding of game mechanics, Mahaksh brings an unique perspective to the world of gaming. Inspired by classics like Persona, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Skyrim, Mahaksh is dedicated in sharing the magic of games with readers. When not writing or gaming, Mahaksh can be found cheering on WWE superstars or watching his favourite Anime.