Hit and Run had several sequels planned

Key Takeaways

The Simpsons: Hit & Run was supposed to have a sequel but the publisher turned down the deal for 3 more games.
This decision was confirmed by the developers in the past, leaving fans disappointed.
Fans are still hoping for a sequel or an official update, because the original game remains classic despite the lack of time.

The Simpsons: Hit & Run There could have been three sequels, but despite the deal working for him, the plaintiffs decided against it. The new confirmation that The Simpsons: Hit & Run is designed as a multi-game series from the lead developer who worked directly on the original game.

The Simpsons has seen many game adaptations of his story, but The Simpsons: Hit & Run always stood out to fans as a classic. Released in 2003, The Simpsons: Hit & Run had gameplay similar to Grand Theft Autoand quickly attracted the attention and praise of fans and eventually sold three million copies in four years. Despite the game's positive reception, it would never see a sequel. But that was not the plan.

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Now, in the past The Simpsons: Hit & Run The creator, Joe McGinn, opened up a bit about how the game should have a sequel and never got it. In a video about The Simpsons: Hit & Run speedrunning on the YouTube channel Summoning Salt, McGinn commented on the video using the username noviwan. After reminiscing about the game, McGinn pointed out that it was Gracie Films, the production company The Simpsonshas offered game publisher Vivendi an offer to make three sequels with access to the voice actors and show rights at no cost to the publisher. For some reason, someone at the publisher rejected the deal.

McGinn's story parallels another The Simpsons: Hit & Run Developers

Although the reasons for Vivendi's decision are unclear, other members of the development team confirmed their choice to reject the offer. Previously, interviews with producers, writers, game developers and another developer confirmed that they have licenses for five games. The Simpsons IP. Following the progress of both parties The Simpsons: Road Rage SY The Simpsons: Hit & RunThe company dropped the IP, and no sequels were released.

Twenty years later, fans are still hoping that the license can be renewed and that a full sequel or official remake is finally released. The revelation that this series could have had many sequels and didn't get them would add insult to injury to fans who are already hurting, just like the game. The Simpsons society is still dealing with the fallout of The Simpsons: Tapped Out October is closed. However, when The Simpsons: Hit & Run getting harder to get into over time, at least as an online game, players can still give it another go. Tapped Outfor all intents and purposes, is no longer accessible.