Troy Baker is Jack Pepper in MOUSE: P.I. For Hire

While we're still awaiting a date for one of my favorite upcoming games, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire took the SGF stage to introduce their main character. Jack Pepper is the lead, and voiced by none other than Troy Baker. What can't he do?

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, June 6, 2025 – PlaySide Studios, the award-winning independent video games developer and publisher, alongside Fumi Games, announced today 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 the upcoming 1930s noir-inspired, first-person shooter MOUSE: P.I. For Hire.

As revealed during Summer Game Fest, 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!”

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is a gritty, noir-fueled first-person shooter that draws inspiration from the classic cartoons of the 1930s. The monochromatic visual style of hand-drawn rubber hose animation was created with the same techniques of the era. As Private Investigator Jack Pepper, you will discover that a corrupt city full of crooks and danger is just a taste of things to come. Explore the noir-inspired city teeming with heavily armed gangs, mobs and characters from the dark side to uncover the secrets within Mouseburg. MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is planned for release this year.

More information can be found on the official website here. Players can follow the game’s X/Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook accounts to stay up to date. 

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