The Simpsons Hit and Run Dev Reveals Heartbreaking Reason for Lack of Sequel

Mon,Nov 25 ,2024

The 2003’s beloved classic, The Simpsons: Hit & Run, has left fans yearning for a sequel. Unfortunately, a recent revelation has dampened their hopes. Lead designer Joe McGinn revealed in an interview with Summoning Salt that Radical Entertainment had secured the rights to develop three sequels without any additional licensing fees. However, despite this promising opportunity, a sequel never materialized.

McGinn explained that Gracie Films offered the publisher a deal to produce three sequels, granting full access to Simpsons rights and voice actors, all for no extra cost. This generous offer underscores the potential for a successful sequel, leaving fans to wonder why it never came to fruition.

Despite the success of The Simpsons Hit & Run, a sequel never materialized due to a baffling decision by a Vivendi Games executive. Lead designer Joe McGinn revealed that the publisher inexplicably turned down the opportunity to create three sequels, even though the game had sold millions of copies.

The game’s enduring popularity and dedicated speedrunning community are a testament to its quality and impact. McGinn expressed surprise and gratitude for the game’s continued success two decades later.

Electronic Arts released The Simpsons Game in 2007, a title based on the film, as well as the mobile game The Simpsons: Tapped Out in 2012, which was recently delisted and is set to end service in January 2025. While the TV series continues to air, there have been no announcements regarding future video game adaptations.

Prior to Hit & Run, Radical Entertainment developed Simpsons: Road Rage in 2001, which did not achieve the same level of popularity as its successor.