Nitrome's Mouse Work gets official Nintendo eShop listing with a December 7, 2026 release date
Nitrome's Mouse Work, a title built around mouse-style controls, now has a confirmed release date on Nintendo's storefront.
A product listing that appeared on the Japanese Nintendo Store and Nintendo eShop places the game on the platform for December 7, 2026, with a price of 2,200 yen (roughly $14 USD).
Background and platform context
Mouse Work was announced by developer Nitrome for Nintendo's next home-handheld platform commonly referred to as Switch 2 ahead of that system's launch.
The new eShop entry provides the most detailed public breakdown yet of the game's scope and features, including campaign length, stage count and multiplayer options.
Gameplay focus and developer statement
Nitrome has emphasized that Mouse Work centers on the system's mouse-style controls, designed to make the Joy-Con 2 mouse input the primary interaction method.
In journalistic terms, the developer framed the project as a control-driven experience that leverages the console's updated pointer functionality as a core mechanic.
Verified feature list from the eShop listing
- Release date: December 7, 2026 (Japan eShop listing)
- Price: 2,200 yen (~$14 USD)
- Campaign: more than 10 hours of play across over 50 unique stages
- Multiplayer: supports both local and online multiplayer
- Additional support: GameShare functionality included
Developer pedigree
Nitrome is an established developer with prior releases on the original Nintendo Switch, including titles such as Bomb Chicken and Shovel Knight Dig.
Their catalog and experience with platform-specific controls make Mouse Work a notable entry as Nintendo expands pointer and mouse-style support on its latest hardware.
What to expect next
The eShop listing supplies concrete details for players preparing to buy at launch, but regional release timing and additional storefront specifics may vary.
Nitrome and Nintendo have not announced further regional release schedules or an international price list tied to this Japanese storefront entry.
When more localized release information becomes available, official channels such as Nintendo eShop pages and Nitrome's announcements will provide confirmation.
For Switch 2 owners and fans of control-focused puzzle and simulation design, Mouse Work now has a firm date to watch as part of the holiday 2026 release window.
Nitrome's Mouse Work, a title built around mouse-style controls, now has a confirmed release date on Nintendo's storefront.
A product listing that appeared on the Japanese Nintendo Store and Nintendo eShop places the game on the platform for December 7, 2026, with a price of 2,200 yen (roughly $14 USD).
Background and platform context
Mouse Work was announced by developer Nitrome for Nintendo's next home-handheld platform commonly referred to as Switch 2 ahead of that system's launch.
The new eShop entry provides the most detailed public breakdown yet of the game's scope and features, including campaign length, stage count and multiplayer options.
Gameplay focus and developer statement
Nitrome has emphasized that Mouse Work centers on the system's mouse-style controls, designed to make the Joy-Con 2 mouse input the primary interaction method.
In journalistic terms, the developer framed the project as a control-driven experience that leverages the console's updated pointer functionality as a core mechanic.
Verified feature list from the eShop listing
- Release date: December 7, 2026 (Japan eShop listing)
- Price: 2,200 yen (~$14 USD)
- Campaign: more than 10 hours of play across over 50 unique stages
- Multiplayer: supports both local and online multiplayer
- Additional support: GameShare functionality included
Developer pedigree
Nitrome is an established developer with prior releases on the original Nintendo Switch, including titles such as Bomb Chicken and Shovel Knight Dig.
Their catalog and experience with platform-specific controls make Mouse Work a notable entry as Nintendo expands pointer and mouse-style support on its latest hardware.
What to expect next
The eShop listing supplies concrete details for players preparing to buy at launch, but regional release timing and additional storefront specifics may vary.
Nitrome and Nintendo have not announced further regional release schedules or an international price list tied to this Japanese storefront entry.
When more localized release information becomes available, official channels such as Nintendo eShop pages and Nitrome's announcements will provide confirmation.
For Switch 2 owners and fans of control-focused puzzle and simulation design, Mouse Work now has a firm date to watch as part of the holiday 2026 release window.
