'MOUSE: P.I. For Hire' Delayed Until April

For the second time in less than a week, one of the games on my New Video Games We Can't Wait to Play in 2026 list has been delayed. First, it was REPLACED , and now it's MOUSE: P.I. For Hire , which was pushed back from March 19 to April 16. Developer Fumi Games indicated that the reason for the delay was to further polish the experience, though the looming specter of Crimson Desert , which also is set for a March 19 release, may have played a role.

The game is scheduled to release on PC (via Steam), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Official Statement From Fumi Games

"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 April 16, 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."

Related: 'REPLACED' Developer Delays Launch Ahead of Scheduled March Release

This story was originally published by Men's Journal on Feb 24, 2026, where it first appeared in the Entertainment section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.