Today at the Galaxies Gaming Showcase, we announced that guns blazing, jazz-fueled first-person shooter MOUSE: P.I. For Hire will release for PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 on March 19, 2026.

Starring globally renowned actor Troy Baker (The Last of Us, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, BioShock Infinite and more) as Private Investigator Jack Pepper, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire puts you in a world where danger lurks even in the tiniest mouse hole. The seedy underbelly of Mouseburg teems with grimy gangs and crooked cops, and as Jack Pepper you must unravel a complex web of intrigue, with corruption, kidnapping and murder all on the docket. Something stinks in Mouseburg, and it’s not just the overripe brie.
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Check out the Official Release Date Trailer here!
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MOUSE: P.I. For Hire draws inspiration from the classic cartoons of the 1930s and echoes gritty noir movies of the era. Its black and white rubber hose visuals are drawn by hand, frame by frame, delivering a striking vintage aesthetic. Expect non-stop cartoon chaos and explosive FPS combat, with a fully loaded arsenal of classic, creatively twisted and experimental firearms. Lethal encounters and manic boss battles await in this boomer shooter-inspired, retro-vibed adventure - and the denizens of Mouseburg never go down without a fight.
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“We are very excited to share our game, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, with fans across the world on March 19, 2026”, says Mateusz Michalak, CEO & Founder. “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!”.
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Features of MOUSE: P.I. For Hire include:

• Black and white, hand-drawn rubber hose animation, inspired by cartoons of the 1930s
• Fast-paced FPS combat, where constant movement is key
• A thrilling single-player campaign that unravels a complex web of crime and corruption
• Over 20 noir-infused levels, teeming with mice, rats and shrews
• Fully-loaded arsenal of over a dozen weapons and equipment - with a cartoon twist
• Devastating consumable power-ups, capable of turning the tide of any battle
• Unlockable movement abilities and Metroidvania-inspired level traversal
• Original jazz soundtrack, featuring a big band orchestral ensemble
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More information can be found on the official website here. Players can follow the game’s X/Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube accounts to stay up to date.