Mastering Weapon Upgrades in Mouse: P.I. For Hire
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
A guide on how to find and use weapon upgrade schematics in Mouse: P.I. For Hire, detailing unlock requirements and upgrade costs based on a report by Polygon.
Finding schematics early in Mouse: P.I. For Hire is exciting, but realizing you cannot spend them right away can be a bit frustrating. According to a recent guide by Ford James over at Polygon, these blueprints are essential for powering up your arsenal, yet the game keeps them locked behind early game progression. Players will start spotting schematics as early as the opening airship chase in the Big Mouse, Little Hope mission, but holding onto them requires patience while you push through the campaign.
The secret to unlocking weapon upgrades is tied to a specific side activity known as the B.A.N.G. job. Once you complete Bandel's Laboratory and pick up the A Bit of a Scene main job, you will spot a greasy notice on a streetlight outside the ammo store. Checking this out leads you to Tammy's Bearings, located right behind the ammo shop. Interacting with the NPC and the blueprint on the desk opens up the upgrade system, letting you sink those collected schematics into stat boosts and alternate fire modes.
Most weapons feature three upgrade tiers, costing one, three, and five schematics respectively, meaning you need a total of nine schematics to fully max out a single piece of gear. With eight upgradeable weapons in the game, completionists will need to hunt down 56 schematics in total. Exploring off the beaten path using movement mechanics like double jumps and wall runs, cracking safes with tailpicking minigames, and tackling side jobs are the best ways to build your collection. For full details on hidden locations and puzzle solutions, you can read the original guide on Polygon.
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Original article: Polygon