Mouse: P.I. for Hire Locks In April Digital Debut and July Physical Release
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Fumi Games and PlaySide Studios have announced release dates and pricing for Mouse: P.I. for Hire, with digital versions launching on April 16 and physical copies following on July 10.
Developer Fumi Games and publisher PlaySide Studios have mapped out the release schedule and pricing tiers for Mouse: P.I. for Hire, giving players a clear look at how the retro animated shooter will hit shelves. Digital editions will launch on April 16 for $29.99 across current generation platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC via Steam, and the Nintendo Switch 2. Players holding out for physical boxes will have to wait until July 10, when standard and deluxe physical versions arrive in stores. Past generation platforms like the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and the original Nintendo Switch are sitting out the initial launch window, with details on those versions promised for a later date.
Pricing scales depending on the platform and package you choose. The base digital and physical standard editions sit at $29.99, though the physical Nintendo Switch 2 cartridge version bumps up slightly to $39.99 due to cartridge manufacturing costs. For collectors, the physical Mouseburg Edition costs $49.99 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, while the Switch 2 version of the same bundle runs $59.99. Meanwhile, Steam users get a dedicated Digital Deluxe Edition for $39.99 featuring extra in-game bonuses.
The game continues to generate strong buzz for its striking aesthetic, which faithfully replicates the rubber-hose animation style of early 20th-century cartoons. Early previews have praised the developer for capturing the exact visual flair of a 1930s animated short while delivering a functional first-person shooter. As physical media becomes increasingly rare and often limited to boutique publishers, seeing a stylized indie title secure a robust global retail rollout is a welcome win for collectors. Original reporting comes via Polygon, where you can read the full breakdown of the game's editions and early preview impressions.
Tags: Mouse P.I. for Hire, Fumi Games, PlaySide Studios, Indie Games, Gaming News
Original article: Polygon