From Press Release:
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, April 15, 2026 – Today, Fumi Games and PlaySide Studios rolled out the black and white carpet by debuting the Official Cinematic Trailer for their upcoming jazz-fueled first-person shooter MOUSE: P.I. For Hire. This brand new gameplay footage showcases the opening cutscene for the game, wherein the main protagonist, Jack Pepper, receives a tip on a mysterious lead and gets assigned his very first case.
Globally renowned actor Troy Baker (known for his performances in The Last of Us, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, BioShock Infinite, and more) stars as the main cheese himself. Staying true to the game’s black and white rubber hose visuals, every single cutscene in MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is hand-drawn, delivering a striking vintage aesthetic. As players sleuth through the game and hunt for clues, these cutscenes will appear every so often to provide vital context and help progress the story of corruption, kidnapping and murder developing in the city of Mouseburg.
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire launches tomorrow across PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. Players still have time to wishlist the game and should also check out the official FAQ here to get ready for the investigation ahead!
More information can be found on the official website here. Players can follow the game’s X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube accounts to stay up to date on the latest news.
About Fumi Games:
Fumi Games, based in Warsaw, Poland, is an independent game development studio creating visually unique gameplay experiences with a modern twist. Fumi Games’ team of skilled developers and animators bring a fresh perspective to classic game genres.
About PlaySide Studios:
PlaySide Studios is an award-winning, independent video game developer and publisher based in Melbourne, Australia, behind games such as Game of Thrones: War for Westeros, Age of Darkness: Final Stand, KILL KNIGHT, and the Dumb Ways to Die franchise, as well as the publishers for MOUSE: P.I. For Hire and Thrive: Heavy Lies the Crown. For more about PlaySide Studios, check out their website here.
