A free update for Super Meat Boy 3D introduces Jack Pepper from MOUSE: P.I. for Hire as a new playable character, with the collaboration announced by Team Meat via a presentation video.

The update is a collaboration between Headup, Sluggerfly, and Fumi Games, featuring a noir-inspired crossover that translates Mouseburg’s black-and-white aesthetic into Super Meat Boy 3D.

The piece frames the crossover as an unlikely yet complementary matchup between two distinct franchises.

Related coverage points readers to the Nintendo Switch 2 hub linked in the article for broader context.

Mateusz Michalak, CEO and founder of Fumi Games, discusses the partnership, emphasizing the noir vibe and cross-pollination between Meat Boy and Jack Pepper.

A trailer for the update is provided in the article to showcase the new content.

The update adds DLSS and FSR support along with quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes.

Super Meat Boy 3D is available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, with MOUSE: P.I. for Hire also listed on multiple platforms and recent coverage including a Final Weapon feature.

Final Weapon notes a positive reception for MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, citing a strong progression system, engaging combat loop, and attention to detail.

Dominik Plassmann, Sluggerfly founder and art director, expresses enthusiasm about translating Mouseburg’s noir visuals into Super Meat Boy 3D and integrating Jack Pepper into the game.

Plassmann describes the crossover as a blast and highlights the translation of MOUSE: P.I. for Hire’s aesthetic into Super Meat Boy 3D.

The article notes no additional gameplay details beyond the character addition and technical updates.