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Mouse: P.I. For Hire Drops Launch Trailer Ahead of April 2026 Release
Get one last look at Mouse: P.I. For Hire, as the latest trailer shows off more of the noir FPS game before it arrives next week
Article Summary
- Mouse: P.I. For Hire drops official launch trailer ahead of its April 2026 release date
- Noir FPS features hand-drawn 1930s cartoon visuals and a gritty detective storyline
- Play as Jack Pepper, uncovering conspiracies and tackling action-packed shooter gameplay
- Explore Mouseburg, solve cases, collect upgrades, and battle bosses with creative cartoon weapons
Indie game developer Fumi Games and publisher Playside Publishing have released one last trailer for Mouse: P.I. For Hire, before the game is released next week. This is the official launch trailer, showing off more of the noir-inspired first-person shooter, as you'll attempt to solve a case in a gritty black-and-white 1930's animated world. Take on bad guys as private investigator Jack Pepper, collecting information and clues along the way, and attempt to unravel the mystery without ending up like Swiss Cheese. Enjoy the trailer above, along with new information from the developers below, as the game will be released on April 16, 2026, for PC via Steam and all three major consoles.
Take a Black & White Stroll Through Animated Noir With Mouse: P.I. For Hire
Mouse: P.I. For Hire is an action-packed first-person shooter that draws inspiration from the classic cartoons of the 1930s. Its black and white rubber hose visuals are drawn by hand, frame by frame, delivering a striking vintage aesthetic. Unravel layers of corruption with a thrilling noir-fueled detective story, lively environments to explore, an original big band jazz soundtrack, and a fully-loaded arsenal of cartoon weapons and devastating power-ups.
Meet Private Investigator Jack Pepper, a former war hero-turned-detective in a world where danger lurks even in the smallest mouse hole. Uncover the truth when a simple missing persons case quickly escalates into a complex web of intrigue, with corruption, kidnapping, and murder all on the docket. Investigate the seedy underbelly of Mouseburg, battle heavily armed gangs and crooked cops, and discover clues to reveal the conspiracy buried underneath the surface.
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From crackling machine guns to explosive firepower, each weapon in Pepper's arsenal is designed to deploy non-stop cartoon chaos. Arm yourself with an array of classic, creatively twisted and experimental firearms, and consume powerful upgrades when you need that extra spinach-loaded punch! 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.
Explore a diverse city playground in Mouse: P.I. For Hire, from dark streets to classic film studios, opulent opera buildings, poisonous swamps and underground sewers. With a myriad of cases to solve and collectibles to find, Mouseburg is truly a detective's delight! Use every tool at your disposal to wall-run, grapple-hook and double-jump through this unrelenting cartoon world.
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