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‘The Simpsons’ Is Officially Bringing Back Its Best Release in a New Way
Matt Groening has hinted that "The Simpsons: Hit & Run," the beloved 2003 driving-and-action game, could be revived, giving fans hope for a follow-up to one of the franchise's most celebrated releases. The tease came during a Q&A at the D23 Expo's "The Simpsons: Stories from Springfield" panel, where the creator and show staff discussed the series' history, and it follows news that a new Simpsons Movie is due in 2027, prompting fans to wonder whether the game might return alongside it.
When asked directly whether a sequel was on the way, Groening said the "original game is coming back in some form," though showrunner Matt Selman quickly added "or not," leaving the announcement deliberately vague. Hit & Run, often likened to "The Simpsons meets Grand Theft Auto," let players control various Springfield characters through mission-based gameplay and remains popular today via physical copies and fan mods, having earned a 78 critic score and 8.5 user score on Metacritic. Panellists also touched on the franchise's recent success with collaborations such as Fortnite and Monopoly GO, joking that the Simpsons crossover was "keeping Fortnite going."
In short
- Matt Groening teased a possible return of Hit & Run
- Showrunner Matt Selman cautioned it could still fall through
- Comes amid buzz over The Simpsons Movie sequel in 2027
Explained simply
The Simpsons is an American animated series about the Simpson family and life in the fictional town of Springfield. Matt Groening created the series, and Matt Selman is its showrunner, responsible for overseeing its stories.
The 2003 game The Simpsons: Hit & Run lets players explore Springfield as characters from the show and complete driving and other missions. It has remained popular with fans, including through second-hand copies and modifications made by players, while the franchise has also appeared in newer games such as Fortnite.