The Simpsons: Hit & Run Studio Returns, and Fans Are Hopeful for a Remaster 1

There's a huge amount of nostalgia for The Simpsons: Hit & Run, which most would agree is the best video game based on the long-running animated series.

The GTA-lite action adventure originally released in 2003, developed by Radical Entertainment, and fans have been clamouring for a remaster or remake for a long time.

Well, the developer has bounced back under the new name of New Radical Games, which appears to be a merging of Radical and fellow Canadian team Hothead Games.

The studio's website was recently discovered, and while it dates back almost a year to April 2025, it's full of nods to The Simpsons: Hit & Run, along with Radical's other work like Prototype and Crash Tag Team Racing.

The site's sheer existence, alongside Hit & Run's presence within it, is enough to have fans speculating about whether this means a higher possibility of a remaster or remake at long last.

Back in 2019, Vlad Ceraldi, a producer on the original game, shared a desire to see the game return someday, though it should be noted he doesn't appear to be involved with New Radical Games.

Still, ex-Radical people are definitely involved. Ian Wilkinson, who co-founded Radical Entertainment, is CEO of New Radical Games, while Tim Bennison (who also was at Radical Entertainment for many years) serves as COO.

It does seem this is a recent, concerted effort to reestablish the studio. It doesn't confirm or guarantee anything is being done with Hit & Run, but clearly the team is very proud of that game, as it's all over the site.

What do you think? Is New Radical Games aiming to bring back The Simpsons: Hit & Run? Would you like to see that happen? Tell us in the comments section below.

[source newradical.ca]