Join our private detective in Mouse: P.I. For Hire, a gritty, jazz-fueled shooter. With guns blazing and a retro rubber hose animation style, battle your way through a corrupt city full of crooks and danger. Inspired by classic FPS and noir films,Mouse: P.I. For Hire is the explosive shooter you've been waiting for.

Mouse: P.I. For Hire boasts a unique visual style inspired by the charm of 1930s rubber hose animation, transporting players to a nostalgic era of early cartoons. Assume the role of a private detective navigating a noir city teeming with gangs, mobs, and characters from the dark side. Unravel a quest for justice in a noir city mired in chaos, corruption, and vibrant energy, utilizing a diverse arsenal of weapons, power-ups, and explosives to thwart the takeover by corrupt politicians.

The game's playful weaponry and distinctive health display, coupled with enemies behaving like cartoon characters, add a lighthearted twist to traditional FPS gameplay.

Publisher PlaySide Studios and developer Fumi Games announced that globally renowned actor Troy Baker (known for his performances in The Last of Us, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, BioShock Infinite, and more) has been cast as the leading character in Mouse: P.I. For Hire.

Baker will play Private Investigator Jack Pepper - the game’s lead protagonist - a former war hero, now a detective in a world where danger lurks in the smallest mouse hole. His journey starts with a seemingly cliché damsel in distress, but as P.I. Pepper begins to scratch the surface of Mouseburg’s seedy underbelly, it quickly spirals into a complex web of intrigue, involving murder, corruption and the unlikeliest of enemies.

Troy Baker is an icon in today’s gaming landscape. A prolific multi-hyphenate, Troy is best known for his standout performances as Joel in The Last of Us parts I & II, Booker DeWitt in BioShock Infinite, and most recently donned the hat and whip in Bethesda’s Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. His performances have earned Troy multiple industry commendations including The Game Awards, DICE Awards, and an unprecedented five BAFTA nominations for Best Performance. In addition to games, Troy has collaborated with David Fincher on the Emmy-winning show Love, Death & Robots, and is featured in the HBO adaption of The Last of Us created by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann. Later this year, Troy will reprise his role in Hideo Kojima’s upcoming Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, alongside Norman Reedus and Léa Seydoux.

“I have been following the development of MOUSE: P.I. For Hire since it was first teased.” said Troy Baker. “Its art style, gameplay and 1930s film-noir aesthetic continue to win me over. I cannot wait to keep working with the team to bring Jack Pepper to life and hope to have some exciting things to share as we get closer to launch!”

Key Features:

• 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.

Mouse: P.I. For Hire is coming to Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam) in 2025.