The Simpsons: Hit & Run "is coming back in some form," says Matt Groening, but it looks like he wasn't supposed to
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The Simpsons creator Matt Groening suggested at Disney's D23 event this week that the beloved 2003 open-world game The Simpsons: Hit & Run would return in some capacity, responding to a question about whether he thought the title would ever see a revival. His comments arrived amid years of fan demand for the game's return. However, the vague nature of his statement - paired with what appears to be a clarifying quip - hints that Groening may have ventured beyond what was officially intended to announce, leaving the actual scope and timeline of any revival unclear.
The remark underscores how much cultural weight Hit & Run still carries among Simpsons enthusiasts, even two decades after its original release. Whether Groening's comments translate to a proper sequel, remaster, or something else entirely remains unanswered.
- Matt Groening hinted at Hit & Run's return during a D23 panel, though the specificity and official nature of the announcement appear uncertain.
- Fan interest in the 2003 game has remained strong enough to warrant creator-level discussion at major Disney events.
- The lack of concrete details leaves the project's form, scope, and feasibility still very much in question.
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The Simpsons: Hit & Run "is coming back in some form," says Matt Groening, but it looks like he wasn't supposed to
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