Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
Nintendo eShop
16th Apr 2026 — $29.99
16th Apr 2026 — £24.99
- Also Available On
- Official Site
- nintendo.com
Reviews
Review Mouse: P.I. For Hire (Switch 2) - A Bold, Risk-Taking FPS, And A Fine Achievement
In Mouseburg, every mouse has something to hide
With Mouse: P.I. For Hire, I’ve got very little to complain about, so for the sake of balance, first I’ll gently shine a light on its near-absurd mishmash of influences. The striking rubber-hose animation USP hails from the 1920s. The 11-hour story, with its tough, unsentimental protagonist, and...
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Mouse: P.I. For Hire News
News Noir-Style Cartoon Detective FPS 'Mouse: P.I. For Hire' Surpasses One Million Players
"From the bottom of our grinning hearts, thank you"
Following a 40fps mode update last week, the new noir-style cartoon detective FPS Mouse: P.I. For Hire has now hit a major milestone. Fumi and PlaySide have revealed the title has officially surpassed one million players since arriving on the Switch 2 and multiple other platforms in April 2026.
News Mouse: P.I. For Hire Gets Massive Switch 2 Update With New 40fps Mode
Plus uncapped Variable Refresh Rate
Developer Fumi Games has released another update for Mouse: P.I. For Hire, and it's a big one. Not only does Version 1.2.0 target a huge amount of bugs, but it also adds in some neat new features. First up, it adds uncapped VRR for compatible devices, which should result in better performance. in addition, a new...
News Mouse: P.I. For Hire Is Getting Performance And Optimisation Improvements On Switch 2
The first update has also gone live
Mouse: P.I. For Hire was one of the highlights of April, and if you happen to be playing this noir-style cartoon detective FPS on the Switch 2, Fumi and PlaySide have today released the "very first patch" for this version of the game. Alongside this, the team has also announced a second "larger patch" for...
Nintendo Download 16th April (North America)
Drop Duchy! Lucky Tower Ultimate! The Day I Became A Bird!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop Highlights: Note. All games...
News Mouse: P.I. For Hire Switch 2 Performance And Resolution Revealed
Here's what you can expect
The new noir-style cartoon detective FPS Mouse: P.I. for Hire arrives on the Switch 2 next week after a slight delay. Ahead of the launch on 16th April 2026, Fumi Games and Playside have released the specifications and performance targets
Video 12 Exciting New Games Coming To Switch 1 & 2 In April 2026
Pokémon, Pragmata, Tomodachi Life and more!
April is officially underway, and it's another action-packed month for the Switch 1 & 2 in terms of new releases. There's a little bit of something for everyone - starting with Goat Simulator 3 on Switch 2, which is already available! Next week we've got Pokémon Champions, and in the middle of the month...
News Switch 2 Noir-Fueled Detective FPS 'Mouse: P.I. For Hire' Has Been Slightly Delayed
April is the new March
The noir-style cartoon detective FPS Mouse: P.I. for Hire was scheduled to arrive on Switch 2 next month, but it seems there's been a slight delay. Instead of its 19th March 2026 release, this title will launch for Nintendo's new hybrid system (and other platforms) on 16th April 2026. In a new notice on social media, Fumi...
News Vintage Shooter 'Mouse: P.I. For Hire' Blasts Onto Switch 2 In March 2026
Yep, this looks awesome
Developer Fumi Games and publisher PlaySide Studios have announced that the vintage noir FPS title Mouse: P.I. for Hire will be launching on the Switch 2 on 19th March 2026. Utilising the talents of voice actor Troy Baker in the starring role, Mouse showcases stunningly authentic rubber hose animation as you explore a...
About The Game
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.
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