MOUSE: P.I. For Hire

Screenshot from MOUSE: P.I. For Hire where there are three flying demons in sight

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MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is a hand-crafted game like you've never experienced!

In this Deep Dive, hear directly from our team on the game's hand-drawn visuals, noir-fueled detective story, explosive combat & more.

Watch the full documentary on YouTube now!

youtu.be/_BoP0f2tRuk

Our game is NOT just a traditional boomer shooter. Play as Private Investigator Jack Pepper, discover every single clue and solve all cases to reveal the conspiracy buried underneath the surface 🕵️

Image of a black and white 1930's cartoon inspired steamboat with the word 'Willie' written on the side of it.

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Image of a film screen with the words "MOUSE: P.I. For Hire 19 March 2026" shows. There is a crowd of mice below the screen throwing their hats and cheese in excitement.

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MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, launching 19 March 2026.

Watch the trailer: youtu.be/IlwZMgDK-kQ

Wishlist now 🐭

Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2416450/MOUSE_PI_For_Hire/
PlayStation: store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10012945
Xbox: xbox.com/en-US/games/store/mouse-pi-for-hire/9P7522HWD0NH

The show is about to begin 🍿

Tune in today at 12pm PT | 3pm ET | 8pm BST | 9pm CEST for the release date announcement of MOUSE: P.I. For Hire 🐭

twitch.tv/galaxiesshow
youtube.com/watch?v=z8-SpH8gLgA

A black image with white text on it reads: Hey everyone, We know that you are all excited for the release date announcement of MOUSE: P.I. For Hire at the Galaxies Gaming Showcase this week on 23 October. Ahead of the reveal, we wanted to let you know that we have made the decision to move the launch of MOUSE: P.I. For Hire from 2025 to early 2026. The support you have shown over the years has meant the world to us. Our single highest priority is for the game to deliver you the best possible experience, and this will help ensure we can live up to that goal. Thanks for everything and we will see you at Galaxies! - Fumi Games & PlaySide Studios

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire will now launch in early 2026.

Mouse: P.I. For Hire Gameplay Trailer Highlights Hand-Drawn Visuals Ahead of New Deep Dive Presentation | IGN Fall Fan Fest 2025

PlaySide and Fumi Games showed up for #IGNFanFest to premiere a behind-the-scenes gameplay trailer for its black-and-white boomer shooter, Mouse: P.I. For Hire.

What's this, a secret message? 🔍

Image of Tammy and Jack Pepper from MOUSE: P.I. For Hire taking a selfie in front of a TwitchCon sign on a film set.

Hey chat!

We will be in attendance at TwitchCon San Diego next week, from October 17 to 19.

Catch us in the Indie Zone, showing off MOUSE: P.I. For Hire 🧀 #TwitchConSanDiego

Add Galaxies to your calendar: addevent.com/event/Qh26562973

Image of Jack Pepper from MOUSE: P.I. For Hire holding a flashlight to a starry sky, where you can see the logo for Galaxies Showcase. Text on the bottom right reads: October 23, 2025 12PM PDT | 3PM EDT | 8PM BST | 9PM CEST & the link to the showcase: twitch.tv/galaxiesshow

Good sleuthing, detectives.

We are excited to announce our participation in the Galaxies Gaming Showcase on October 23!

Look forward to a brand new MOUSE: P.I. For Hire trailer, and a release date announcement.

Image of Jack Pepper from MOUSE: P.I. For Hire holding a flashlight to the starry night sky, which is showing planets. Jack has a smile on his face.

Look to the stars.

Image of Borderlands characters in MOUSE style art in front of a vault. The logo "Borderlands 4" is in the center at the top of the image

Congratulations to Gearbox & 2K on the launch of Borderlands 4!

It’s time to unleash mayhem 😤

We take our puns VERY seriously in MOUSE: P.I For Hire. It ain't easy being cheesy... 😬🧀 #games #videogames #gaming

A behind the scenes look of how we turned the Henry Cavill "arm reload" meme into a boss in MOUSE: P.I. For Hire 💪🐭💪

How did we do? 🥺

These street artists painted MOUSE: P.I. For Hire characters on a wall in London!

How do we get this into our office??

Thank you so much furieosa, kingofthefills2022 & donuts_nrcrw 🐭🖌️

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire has officially surpassed 1 million wishlists across all platforms!

From the teams here at Fumi Games and PlaySide Studios, thank you so much. Your support means the world to us and we cannot wait to show you more in the coming months 🐭

We are working so incredibly hard on crafting the streets of Mouseburg in MOUSE: P.I. For Hire 🤍🖤

*Reloads Arms*

Meet Reginald Shingler, just one of the bosses you’ll meet in MOUSE: P.I. For Hire.

Thanks for the inspiration, Henry Cavill 💪

It’s a grappling hook… It’s a helicopter… It’s a tail!

Jack Pepper’s tail in MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is a multipurpose tool, crucial for traversal, exploration and more 👀

#SummerGameFest

Introducing Wanda Fuller, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire’s resident journalist.

Wanda is pragmatic, but don’t mistake that for indifference. Her heart beats for Mouseburg, and she’s unwavering in her mission to shine a light on the city’s corruption 🔦

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Lock and load, Mouseburg. Detective Jack Pepper is in the house 🔫

#SummerGameFest

Jack Pepper is here to eat cheese and kick ass… and he’s all out of cheese 😬🧀

#SummerGameFest

Fancy dinner parties 🍷
Courtroom hearings 👩🏼‍⚖️
Underwater exploration 🤿

A handful of the exciting things you’ll get up to when playing as private investigator Jack Pepper in MOUSE: P.I. For Hire 🕵🏼

#SummerGameFest

Say hello to Jack Pepper, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire’s lead protagonist, played by Troy Baker.

A war hero and former police officer, Jack began a new life as a detective, thrust into a deadly mission to tackle Mouseburg's underworld & uncover the secrets within 🕵️

#SummerGameFest

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, starring Troy Baker as private investigator & lead protagonist, Jack Pepper!

Coming 2025 🐭

Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2416450/...
Wishlist on Consoles: www.mousethegame.com

@TroyBakerVA @geoffkeighley @FumiHQ @summergamefest #SummerGameFest

Say hello to the brand new, official key art for MOUSE: P.I. For Hire!

And… stay tuned for an exciting announcement tomorrow 🐭

@geoffkeighley.bsky.social @summergamefest.bsky.social #SummerGameFest

Congratulations to DOOM for the launch of DOOM: The Dark Ages!

Your games are a constant source of inspiration for the team and we all cannot wait to play 🐭🔥