The Simpsons Hit & Run Return: Matt Groening Hints at Comeback During D23

The Simpsons: Hit & Run—originally released in 2003 and developed by Radical Entertainment—remains one of the most requested licensed-game revivals among fans. The action-adventure title launched on PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube and Windows and won praise for its open-city design, humor faithful to the TV series and its combination of driving and mission-based gameplay. Radical Entertainment later went on to develop other notable projects, including Prototype. At Disney’s D23 fan event this week, Simpsons creator Matt Groening made a brief remark that many attendees read as a possible sign of movement on the franchise. Groening said he believes the original game could “come back in some form.” Current Simpsons showrunner Matt Selman immediately followed with a contrasting remark, indicating the matter was not settled. In clearer journalistic terms: Groening suggested the original Hit & Run might return in some capacity, while Selman quickly qualified that statement, emphasizing uncertainty about any concrete plans. The D23 exchange did not include release windows, platform confirmations or publisher details. As of the panel, no formal announcement detailing a remaster, remake or re-release had been presented by Disney or any commercial partner. Fans and industry observers have long expressed interest in seeing The Simpsons: Hit & Run updated for modern platforms, with repeated calls for ports to systems such as Nintendo Switch and availability on digital storefronts like the Nintendo eShop or PC storefronts. Why the game matters: Hit & Run is frequently cited in discussions about successful TV-to-game adaptations and licensed titles that captured both the source material’s tone and accessible gameplay. Its 2003 release remains a benchmark for how a licensed property can be translated into a commercially and critically remembered game. What to watch next: Any official news about the franchise would likely come from Disney, the series’ producers, or a publishing partner and could be announced through major channels such as a future D23 presentation, a company press release, or platform events. For now, Groening’s comment has renewed attention on a much-loved title but stopped short of confirming a new project. Credit for the initial tip on the D23 exchange goes to a fan source shared publicly following the panel.