MOUSE: P.I. For Hire got a recent price of $29.99, but if you want more, the PlaySide team has got you. Announced this morning, physical versions are coming – although a bit later on July 10th. This does include a special edition, however, that has some really cool stuff; even a 7in vinyl! If digital is your thing, a digital deluxe is also now available. Take a look at the news below, and our recent hands-on preview.
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire hands-on preview
Say cheese!
David Burdette
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, March 24, 2026 – Off the back of announcing a new launch date of April 16, 2026 for MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, Fumi Games and PlaySide Studios revealed details today of the full SKU lineup - including physical and digital editions, pricing, Steam pre-purchases and Xbox Play Anywhere support - in addition to an update on release plans for previous-generation consoles.
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire will see a physical release across two editions, a Standard Edition and a Deluxe MOUSE: P.I. For Hire - Mouseburg Edition, both available on July 10, 2026:
- The physical Standard Edition will be available globally for PlayStation 5 (physical disc) at USD $29.99, and Nintendo Switch 2 (physical game-on cartridge) at USD $39.99.
- The physical Deluxe “Mouseburg Edition” will be available for PC (Steam code in a box), PlayStation 5 (physical disc) and Xbox Series X (physical disc) at USD $49.99, and Nintendo Switch 2 (physical game-on cartridge) at USD $59.99. Region restrictions apply.
Both physical editions are available for pre-order at local retailers from today! The physical Deluxe MOUSE: P.I. For Hire - Mouseburg Edition will include:
- The base MOUSE: P.I. For Hire game
- A 7" Vinyl Record with four tracks from the Official Game Soundtrack, featuring all-original tunes from composer Patryk Scelina, in addition to a brand-new track created for the game by electro swing icons, Caravan Palace
- A double-sided poster (340mm x 340mm) featuring a map of Mouseburg on the front and a schematic of Jack Pepper’s trusty “Micer” pistol on the back
- A printed MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Comic Book, including 2 sticker sheets
- 33 Mouseburg Baseball Trading Cards, inspired by the in-game minigame
- 3 Premium Mouseburg Postcards
At launch on April 16, 2026, players can purchase the Standard Edition of MOUSE: P.I. For Hire digitally across PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 for USD $29.99. The Xbox release will also feature Xbox Play Anywhere support, allowing you to play the game across the Xbox ecosystem on PC and Xbox Series X|S at no additional cost. A Digital Deluxe Edition will also be available on Steam for USD $39.99 and will include the following:
Pre-purchase MOUSE: P.I. For Hire on Steam
Join private investigator Jack Pepper on a guns blazing, jazz-fueled adventure in MOUSE: P.I. For Hire. MOUSE combines the charm of hand-drawn rubber hose animation inspired by the classic cartoons of the 1930’s with the adrenaline and action of an explosive first person shooter.
- Access to the first DLC expansion for MOUSE: P.I. For Hire (to release at a later date)
- The full Original Game Soundtrack (OST), featuring all-original tunes from composer Patryk Scelina, in addition to a brand-new track created for the game by electro swing icons, Caravan Palace
- A digital MOUSE: P.I. For Hire comic book
Players can pre-purchase both the Digital Deluxe and Standard Edition on Steam starting today.
Lastly, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire will not see a release on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch on April 16, 2026. Details for previous-generation console releases will be revealed at a later date.
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. Investigate the seedy underbelly of Mouseburg, take on grimy gangs and crooked cops, and unravel a complex web of corruption and murder. And cheese, lots of cheese.
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 on the latest developments.
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