Over a Million Players Set Sights on Mouse Detective Game: The Triumph of Mouse: P.I. For Hire
Mouse: P.I. For Hire, a project from the Polish studio Fumi Games, is already celebrating its first major triumph even before its official release. Weeks ahead of its launch, the developers opened pre-orders and announced physical editions, which significantly contributed to reaching a crucial milestone.
Slated for release on April 16, 2026, the game has been added to the wishlists of over 1.4 million Steam users. This is a remarkable achievement, especially considering that Steam is currently the sole platform offering pre-orders, though Xbox pre-orders may become available later. The developers have clarified that versions for last-generation consoles will not be available at launch.
Fumi Games has also confirmed that Mouse: P.I. For Hire will not feature a demo and will not be included in Xbox Game Pass, despite supporting the Xbox Play Anywhere feature.
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