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Matt Groening Suggests Possible Return of The Simpsons: Hit & Run
WHY IT MATTERS
A revival would rekindle nostalgia for a beloved game and could expand The Simpsons franchise into modern gaming markets, offering new revenue and fan engagement.
What happened
At the D23 event, creator Matt Groening hinted that the 2003 cult‑classic The Simpsons: Hit & Run could return in some form, though showrunner Matt Selman left the possibility open. The original title launched on PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube and Windows, but it has never been re‑released for modern consoles and is absent from the PlayStation Plus Classics catalog and Xbox Game Pass.
While the game can still be run on older PCs, no official announcement confirms a remake or remaster.
Fans of the franchise are watching closely for any further clues, as a revival could bring the beloved open‑world adventure back to contemporary audiences.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Matt Groening lets slip that Simpsons: Hit & Run might be making a comeback
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