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Matt Groening hints at return for The Simpsons: Hit & Run
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Matt Groening has said that The Simpsons: Hit & Run is “coming back in some form”, raising expectations that the 2003 game will return. The remarks matter because the title remains one of the most frequently requested Simpsons games for a modern revival, although no official announcement has explained what form the project will take.
It is unclear whether the return would be a remake, remaster, sequel or a different Simpsons-related release, and the article suggests Groening may have revealed the information prematurely. Developed by Radical Entertainment, Hit & Run originally launched for PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube and PC, combining an open-world Springfield with driving and mission-based gameplay.
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In short
- Matt Groening indicates Hit & Run will return somehow.
- No details confirm a remake, remaster or sequel.
- The 2003 game remains a popular fan favourite.
How this story developed
- 3 months ago No official details emerged to define the project, while reports suggested Groening may have revealed the prospective return before it was intended to be announced.
- 3 months ago Matt Groening said The Simpsons: Hit & Run would return in an unspecified form, raising hopes of a modern revival of the much-requested 2003 Springfield driving game.
Explained simply
The Simpsons: Hit & Run was a video game released in 2003, based on the long-running animated television series The Simpsons. Players explored a version of Springfield, completing missions as characters including Homer, Bart, Lisa and Marge.
It was made by Canadian developer Radical Entertainment and released on PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube and PC. Its mix of driving, exploration and comedy led many fans to compare it with open-world driving games of the period.
The Simpsons has had many games over the years, but Hit & Run has retained a particularly strong following. It has not previously received an official modern remake or re-release, so any new project connected to it would attract attention from both existing fans and newer players.
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Originally published by GamesRadar+ as “The Simpsons: Hit & Run “is coming back in some form,” says Matt Groening, but it looks like he wasn’t supposed to”.