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News This Week From Mouseburg


Hey everyone,

We have some exciting news to share about MOUSE: P.I. For Hire in the coming week, but we want to clarify ahead of time that this will not include our release date.

Our goal is still to launch MOUSE: P.I. For Hire this year, and we are working tirelessly to make that happen. Making the best game that we can is our highest priority and we won’t announce a release date until we know that the game is ready. Until then, we will continue to share more updates on the game's development (including some fun behind the scenes), so please stay tuned over the coming months!

Your love, support and patience mean the world to us, and we can’t thank you enough for everything. See you soon 🐭

- Fumi Games & PlaySide

Retro Disney themed shooter MOUSE: P.I. For Hire looks awesome in the latest trailer

The inspiration is obvious to anyone who has seen classic Disney cartoons on this one and I'm all for it. MOUSE: P.I. For Hire looks like a lot of fun and the latest trailer shows off more weapons.

Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/retro-disney-themed-shooter-mouse-p-i-for-hire-looks-awesome-in-the-latest-trailer/

‘Experimental Weapons’ Trailer Reveals Brand-New Arsenal!

Courtesy of the fine folks at SPIKE-D, a brand-new set of weapons has just been revealed for MOUSE: P.I. For Hire. Stock is extremely limited, so check out the trailer below and order now!

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Live out your sci-fi dreams with these “experimental” weapons, each providing a unique but devastating way of taking down Mouseburg’s seedy underbelly:
  • CLEAN-D Automatic Turpentine Cleanser - The Turpentine Gun: A must-have for every household, the Turpentine Gun is capable of literally erasing the harshest of “stains”, with its patented mixture of toxins and corrosive design. Clean up the streets of Mouseburg with this nifty appliance!

  • COOL-D Cold Steam Applier - The Freeze Gun: Stay frosty with the Freeze Gun, an icy device that can keep your cheese fresh and freeze your foes in place (side effects may include accidental shattering). Forget the ice box and be one of the first in the world to try out its arctic breeze!

  • MIND-D Self-Aware Attitude Changer - The Conscious Gun: Our most mesmerizing product yet, the Conscious Gun is all about hypnotizing and subduing the competition. Making friends has never been so mind-blowingly easy, especially at these low-low prices!
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is launching this year on Steam, so wishlist today. We also have a lot more to show you soon, so grab the inside scoop by signing up for news and updates on our brand new website for the game here.

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Extra! Extra! A brand new trailer!

A clue; a lead; what more could a Mouse Detective want? How about a new gameplay trailer reveal? Eureka! Our latest gameplay trailer reveals more of our handcrafted gameplay, as you step into the paws of Private Investigator Jack Pepper on a guns-blazing adventure through the seedy criminal underbelly of Mouseburg. Utilize an assorted arsenal of weapons, power-ups and explosives as you unravel the city’s dark secrets and embark on a quest for justice.

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  • Iconic Style: The monochromatic, hand-drawn rubber hose animation and original retro jazz soundtrack are created with the same techniques of the era. The playful weaponry, whimsical health display, and cartoon chaos add a light-hearted twist to each death.

  • Customizable Power-Ups: Enhance melee combat with a can of Spike-D Spinach, or even attach Pepper’s mouse tail to a Grappling Hook to rapidly traverse Mouseberg’s rooftops.

  • Fast-paced Action: Discover and combine powerful upgrades with comical weapons to violently blow apart enemies. From crackling Tommy guns to explosive firepower, use a mix of combat styles that adjust to play style preferences to defeat enemies in epic fights and challenging boss battles.

  • A City of Danger: Join Jack Pepper’s diverse city playground spanning a movie studio, dockland, casino, swamp marshland, and underground sewer network locations. But beware of what lurks beneath the surface! Embark on a gripping detective adventure and encounter a mischievous cast of big bads as Pepper takes a gritty journey to the dark side of town.

  • Solve the Mystery: Earn rewards from minigames and side quests as Jack Pepper uncovers clues and collectibles that pay homage to iconic pop culture, films, and cartoons.







    Stay tuned for some exciting MOUSE: P.I. For Hire news in the next few months, and make sure to join our official Discord server and follow MOUSE on social for regular development updates!


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Join P.I. Pepper for his next investigation in Mouseburg

We’re beyond excited to finally reveal the official title for MOUSE: P.I. For Hire - and our brand new trailer, which - as always - showcases some of our recent development progress on the game!

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Our latest trailer begins to scratch the surface of the darker side of Mouseburg’s seedy underbelly, and shows a sneak peak at some of the hand-crafted biomes players will get to explore at launch next year:
  • Marina - Mouseburg’s Port and Dock district. It’s seen better economic times.
  • Film Studio - Mouseburg’s premiere movie studio, home to various unique set locations
  • Swamps - Mouseburg’s marshlands. Beware what lurks beneath the surface!
  • Sewers - An vast underground system of subway tunnels and sewers, and home to Mouseburg’s moonshine transport network.




We’ve also included a look at some of the exciting new weapons we’ve added to the game over the past few months - and the bespoke, hand-drawn animations we’ve created for each:
  • The Mauser - A classic, multishot pistol and P.I. Pepper’s trusty right hand
  • The Shotgun- Single barreled, six-shot, pump-action destruction
  • The Tommy Gun - The Mouseberg Typewriter; a mobster’s best friend
  • The Lewis Gun - A heavy machine gun capable of mowing down Mouseburg’s crooks
  • The Turpentine Gun - A handy tool for literally erasing enemies
  • The Camera - The Private Investigator’s sidekick, used for documenting evidence




Stay tuned for some exciting MOUSE: P.I. For Hire news in the next few months, and make sure to join our official Discord server and follow MOUSE on social for regular development updates!

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