Following sci-fi platformer Replaced, Fumi Games’ MOUSE: P.I. For Hire has also faced a delay. Instead of March 19th, the first-person rubberhose animation-style shooter will now launch on April 16th. As you’ve probably guessed, the development team is using the additional time to deliver the best possible experience for fans.
“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,” it said alongside publisher PlaySide Studios.
Naturally, this isn’t the first delay – it was originally meant to arrive last year before being pushed to early 2026. MOUSE: P.I. For Hire focuses on Jack Pepper, a private investigator in Mouseburg, as he takes on a request from a mysterious woman. As with most detective noir, it leads to uncovering corruption and other underhanded dealings in the city.
Of course, Jack has an extensive arsenal of weaponry to even the odds, from pistols and Tommy guns to experimental weaponry like a freeze gun and corrosive ray. Alongside putting down enemies, he’ll spend an extensive amount of time investigating and solving mysteries in Mouseburg, as highlighted in this showcase.
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. More details will be revealed before launch, but you can check out some gameplay against one of the bosses, Betty Mark III, here.
