From Press Release:
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, April 8, 2026 – Today, Fumi Games and PlaySide Studios have released a climactic Launch Trailer for their upcoming black and white first-person shooter MOUSE: P.I. For Hire.
This epic new trailer showcases the entire package that is MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, from the action-packed combat to the noir-fueled detective story, diverse cartoon environments, original jazz tunes and so much more. Starring the iconic Troy Baker as Private Investigator Jack Pepper, players must clear the streets of Mouseburg from crooked cops and heavily armed gangs in order to get to the bottom of the corruption, kidnapping and murder plaguing the city. The trailer also gives a fresh look at the other features that MOUSE: P.I. For Hire has to offer, including fully hand-drawn cutscenes, weapon upgrades, collectibles and even a baseball card minigame! Wield creatively twisted firearms, consume powerful upgrades and hunt for clues in this retro-vibed adventure that stands as the best modern-day reliving of classic 1930s cartoons.
Players still have time to wishlist the game across PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2, with pre-orders now open on Steam and Xbox. The Standard Edition of MOUSE: P.I. For Hire will release digitally on April 16th across PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 for USD $29.99. A Digital Deluxe Edition will be available on Steam for USD $39.99. The game will also receive a physical Standard Edition, available globally on July 10 for PlayStation 5 (disc) at USD $29.99, and Nintendo Switch 2 (game-on cartridge) at USD $39.99. For the more experienced detectives, a physical Deluxe “Mouseburg Edition” launches on July 10 for PC (Steam code in a box), PlayStation 5 (disc) and Xbox Series X (disc) for USD $49.99, and Switch 2 (game-on cartridge) at USD $59.99. Region restrictions apply.
Viewers of the upcoming Galaxies Spring 2026 Showcase, which premieres on April 16th, should also tune in to see MOUSE: P.I. For Hire in celebration of its release.
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 brings 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.
