Matt Groening hints at possible Simpsons: Hit & Run return
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New comments from Simpsons creator Matt Groening at Disney’s D23 event have provided the strongest indication yet that The Simpsons: Hit & Run could return “in some form”. Although showrunner Matt Selman immediately attempted to qualify the remark, the apparent tease has renewed hopes of a remaster, remake or other revival of the 2003 game, which remains a cult favourite.
The suggestion coincides with original developer Radical Entertainment rebranding as New Radical Games, a studio focused on remastering classic titles that prominently features Hit & Run on its website. A sequel was previously started but abandoned after publisher Vivendi rejected a proposed five-game Simpsons deal, and Selman had already said earlier in 2026 that fans should “never say never” to a revival.
- Groening hinted that Hit & Run may return in some form.
- Selman quickly qualified the apparent announcement.
- New Radical Games’ focus has fuelled remaster speculation.
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The Simpsons is a long-running animated comedy about the Simpson family and the fictional American town of Springfield. Its creator, Matt Groening, is one of the most recognisable figures behind the programme, while Matt Selman is a senior producer who helps oversee the show.
The Simpsons: Hit & Run was a 2003 video game based on the series. Players drove around Springfield and completed missions as several characters; its mix of driving, exploration and the show’s humour made it popular, even though it has not had an official modern re-release.
The game was made by Radical Entertainment and published by Vivendi, companies that no longer operate in the same form as they did at the time. Interest in bringing it back has persisted because original copies can be difficult to obtain and because a planned follow-up game was never completed.
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Originally published by Eurogamer as “Simpsons creator Matt Groening seemingly lets slip that Hit & Run is coming back”.