MOUSE: P.I. For Hire News

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Today at the Galaxies Gaming Showcase, we announced that MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is releasing on 19 March 2026. [/p][p][/p][p]“We are very excited to share our game, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, with fans across the world on 19 March 2026”, says Mateusz Michalak, CEO & Founder, Fumi Games. “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!” [/p][p][/p][p]Join P.I. Pepper in a world where danger lurks even in the tiniest mouse hole. Investigate a complex web of intrigue, corruption and murder with a thrilling noir-fueled detective story, lively environments to explore, an original big band jazz soundtrack and a fully-loaded arsenal of cartoon weapons and devastating power-ups.
[/p][p]Discover clues, piece them together and deduce what’s stinking in Mouseburg, because it’s not the overripe brie... 
[/p][p]Keep your eyes peeled, detectives. This case isn’t closed yet and we look forward to sharing more exciting news with you soon.[/p][p]Wishlist MOUSE: P.I. For Hire now![/p]

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It should probably go without saying that when I first saw Mouse: P.I. For Hire—initially just titled Mouse—I was immediately intrigued. It was another one of those games that found its way across one of my socials, and I loved what it was doing. I’ve mentioned before that I’ve come to really enjoy the combination of 2D characters in 3D environments, seen in games like Demon Turf, Ruff and the Riverside and Forgive Me Father. But Mouse: P.I. For Hire was really taking it to the next level.

With Summer Game Fest being as crazy as it is, CGM was unable to sit down with Fumi Games personally to take a more in-depth look at Mouse: P.I. For Hire, however, the team was gracious enough to share with us some first-look footage of the game in action and I’ve got to say—its quite an evolution. What started as a fairly simple shooter with an incredible aesthetic has transformed into something wildly creative and seriously inventive. 

The gameplay video we were shown saw Jack... Read more

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]We are excited to announce that globally renowned actor Troy Baker (known for his performances in The Last of Us, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, BioShock Infinite, and more) has been cast as the leading character in MOUSE: P.I. For Hire.[/p][p][/p][p]As revealed during Summer Game Fest, Baker will play Private Investigator Jack Pepper - the game’s lead protagonist - a former war hero, now a detective in a world where danger lurks in the smallest mouse hole. His journey starts with a seemingly cliché damsel in distress, but as P.I. Pepper begins to scratch the surface of Mouseburg’s seedy underbelly, it quickly spirals into a complex web of intrigue, involving murder, corruption and the unlikeliest of enemies.[/p][p][/p][p]MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is planned for release this year. Wishlist now and follow to stay up to date on all future developments![/p]