MOUSE P.I. For Hire Exceeds 1.5M Wishlists

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Stock Playside Studios Ltd (PLY.ASX)
Release Time 9 Apr 2026, 8:22 a.m.
Price Sensitive Yes
 MOUSE P.I. For Hire Exceeds 1.5M Wishlists
Key Points
  • Total wishlists exceed 1.5m across all platforms
  • Recent marketing initiatives drive tens of millions of organic views
  • Physical editions confirmed for 10 July 2026
Full Summary

PlaySide Studios Limited (ASX: PLY) is pleased to provide a final marketing and pre-launch update for its highly anticipated title, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, ahead of its global digital launch on Thursday 16 April 2026 (US time). The company has announced that total wishlists have exceeded 1.5 million across all platforms, surpassing previous management guidance of 1.4 million. Recent marketing initiatives have driven tens of millions of organic views across owned social channels and secured significant global media coverage in the last two weeks, including favourable reviews of a demo build of the game. Wishlisting activity for the week ending 7 April increased by 60% week-on-week, indicating strong organic momentum heading into launch. The digital launch on 16 April will feature two tiers: a Standard Edition priced at US$29.99 and a Digital Deluxe Edition priced at US$39.99 (Steam Exclusive). To maximize revenue opportunities, PlaySide will also release physical versions in partnership with its distributor and global retailers on 10 July 2026, including a premium Mouseburg Edition with collectibles. The launch of MOUSE represents a major revenue event for PlaySide, and the company expects to provide formal guidance on the expected FY26 results within 30 days of launch, reiterating its expectation that FY26 revenue will exceed FY25 with a reduction in operating costs.

Guidance

The launch of MOUSE represents a major revenue event for PlaySide. While management remains focused on execution, the Company expects to provide formal guidance on the expected FY26 results within 30 days of launch. PlaySide reiterates its expectation that FY26 revenue will exceed FY25 with a reduction in operating costs.