The Simpsons: Hit and Run writer says ‘never say never’ to remake

Hit and Run remake? The game’s writer, Matt Selman, has said, “Never say never”.

Matt Selman says renewed talk about The Simpsons: Hit and Run has reached him loud and clear — and while nothing is officially happening, he isn’t ruling anything out.

The long‑time Simpsons showrunner reflected on the game’s unexpected legacy in a new interview, admitting he never imagined it would become one of the franchise’s most enduring cult favourites.

Selman, who co‑wrote the 2003 title early in his career, told People that revisiting the game is both appealing and complicated.

He said: “Hit and Run is so interesting. I’m a thousand years old, and when I was in my mid to late 20s, I helped write Hit and Run. I had no idea it would become a cult game, a cult success. Of all the games, the thousands of Simpsons games… that one…”

The open‑world parody of Springfield has remained a fan obsession for more than two decades, with constant calls for a remake or remaster.

Selman acknowledged that enthusiasm, saying the team is fully aware of how much affection the game still inspires. But he also stressed that bringing it back isn’t as simple as fans might hope, with rights issues, development logistics and modern gaming expectations all adding layers of complexity.

Even so, Selman made it clear he isn’t shutting the door.

He added: “Nothing is set in stone. But my quote about Hit and Run would be, ‘Never say never.’ Because we know people love it. We know they want it, so that’s good. If we know people want it, never say never.’”