Mouse: P.I. for Hire, an action-puzzle title available on Nintendo Switch 2, has received a substantive gameplay update.
Version 1.2.0 introduces a new Balanced Mode designed to run the game at a smoother 40 frames per second while retaining the title's visual fidelity.
The update and its accompanying patch notes are available now through the Nintendo eShop listing for the game.
Background and platform details
Originally released for Nintendo's platform, Mouse: P.I. for Hire continues to receive post-launch support on Nintendo Switch 2.
The Nintendo eShop page for the game now reflects Version 1.2.0, confirming both the availability of the update and its platform compatibility.
Players who purchase and download the game from the eShop will receive the update automatically if their system settings allow for game updates.
What Version 1.2.0 delivers
In journalistic terms: the developer has issued Version 1.2.0 for Mouse: P.I. for Hire, adding a Balanced Mode that targets a consistent 40fps experience while maintaining the game's established visual quality.
The full patch notes are publicly posted and detail a longer list of fixes and adjustments, though the headline change is the new performance-focused mode.
Why the Balanced Mode matters
Balanced Mode provides a middle ground between higher-frame-rate modes that may sacrifice graphical detail and high-fidelity modes that run at lower frame rates.
By locking or stabilizing performance around 40fps, the update aims to smooth out gameplay on the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware without a noticeable drop in texture resolution, lighting, or visual effects that define the game's aesthetic.
How to get the update
Players can download Version 1.2.0 through the Nintendo eShop on their Nintendo Switch 2 systems.
Users should check the game's eShop page or their console's software update settings to confirm the patch has been applied.
Conclusion
Version 1.2.0 is the latest step in the ongoing support cycle for Mouse: P.I. for Hire on Nintendo Switch 2.
With the addition of Balanced Mode and comprehensive patch notes, the update targets both performance and player experience while remaining available via the Nintendo eShop for current owners.