The Simpsons Hit and Run Developer Comments on Remake Demand

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A developer of The Simpsons: Hit and Run has commented on fan demand for a remake of the cult classic. Fans have been vocal about their desire for a new version over the years, even going as far as to start a petition calling for an official Simpsons: Hit and Run remaster.

The Simpsons: Hit and Run was initially released in 2003, and over the years has grown to attain cult status among the gaming community. It offered the gameplay of Grand Theft Auto with the cartoon charm of The Simpsons, making it appeal to a younger audience. The game was only a modest success upon release, but time has looked fondly on the title. While official news on the game has been quiet for a very long time, it did make headlines a few years ago when the source code for The Simpsons: Hit and Run was leaked online. In the time since, this has made it much easier for fans to modify the original game.

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The comment about a potential remake came from The Simpsons: Hit and Run's lead game designer, Joe McGinn, who spoke to GamesRadar+. As part of the interview, McGinn stated that he «would love to see» a remake of the game. With developer Radical Entertainment now practically non-existent, McGinn has no insight into whether an official remake is on the way. Players have even begun to take matters into their own hands with their own remake projects. Perhaps the most well-known is YouTuber reubs' Simpsons: Hit and Run remake in Unreal Engine 5, a project that remains ongoing and has been making some amazing progress as of late.

Unfortunately, McGinn didn't have much more to add to the remake conversation. For fans clinging to the hope of a remaster or remake, any news like this will still be