Successful Global Launch of MOUSE P.I. For Hire

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Stock Playside Studios Ltd (PLY.ASX)
Release Time 20 Apr 2026, 8:42 a.m.
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 PlaySide Studios Announces Successful Global Launch of MOUSE P.I. For Hire
Key Points
  • Estimated sales of 360,000 units across all platforms
  • Console sales represent approximately 44% of unit sales
  • Gross sales estimated at US$10.4 million, net sales to PlaySide at US$6.3 million
  • Achieved #2 best-selling paid title on Steam and #2 on Nintendo Switch 2 eShop
Full Summary

PlaySide Studios Limited (ASX: PLY) has provided a market update regarding the global digital launch of its highly anticipated title, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire. The title launched simultaneously across Steam (PC), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 on 17 April. Initial data indicates a highly successful launch, with strong critical reception and significant player interest. Estimated sales have reached 360,000 units across all platforms, including approximately 47,000 pre-orders fulfilled on Steam. Console sales have shown strong momentum, representing approximately 44% of unit sales. Gross sales are estimated at US$10.4 million, with net sales to PlaySide (reported revenue net of platform fees, VAT and returns) estimated at US$6.3 million. The game achieved the #2 best-selling paid title position on Steam globally for its launch day and secured the #2 ranking in the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop. The title has also received an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' rating on Steam (95% review score) and a near-perfect 4.92/5 rating on the PlayStation Store. Additionally, it has an aggregated critic score of 83 on OpenCritic, placing it in the 90th percentile of titles reviewed on the platform, and a Metacritic score of 80. Streamer support has been exceptional, reaching a peak concurrent viewership of 71,000 on Twitch across all channels.