PlaySide Studios and Fumi Games announced classic cartoon-inspired first-person shooter MOUSE: P.I. For Hire will launch on March 19, 2026 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. A new trailer for MOUSE: P.I. For Hire was released during Galaxies Gaming Showcase as well.
“We are very excited to share our game, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, with fans across the world on 19 March 2026,” said Fumi Games CEO and founder Mateusz Michalak in a press release “Set in the cartoon-noir city of Mouseburg, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire offers a unique mix of explosive FPS action and hand-drawn rubber hose animation. Stepping into the shoes of Private Investigator Jack Pepper – played by the inimitable Troy Baker – will be an experience that players will not forget!”
Before being delayed, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire was planned to release by the end of 2025.
During Summer Game Fest 2025, Final Weapon had the opportunity to experience a hands-off demo of MOUSE: P.I. For Hire to see how the game is shaping up.
Here’s an overview of the game’s key features, via Steam:
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- Black and white, hand-drawn rubber hose animation, inspired by cartoons of the 1930s
- Fast-paced FPS combat, where constant movement is key
- A thrilling single-player campaign that unravels a complex web of crime and corruption
- Over 20 noir-infused levels, teeming with mice, rats and shrews
- Fully-loaded arsenal of over a dozen unique weapons and equipment – with a cartoon twist
- Devastating consumable power-ups, capable of turning the tide of any battle
- Unlockable movement abilities and Metroidvania-inspired level traversal
- Original jazz soundtrack, featuring a big band orchestral ensemble
