A few months ago we reported on a very dedicated fan who was working on a remake of the classic title The Simpsons: Hit & Run based on the Unreal Engine. The footage on display looked so impressive that even the original’s lead designer, Joe McGinn, shared his excitement about the project.
Some time has passed since then, and developer Reuben Ward’s remake only looks more impressive. In a new 17-minute video, which has now been viewed by over a million people, the developer presents his progress and explains how much effort has actually gone into this project.
The game actually looks like a modern title from 2022. Ward added an open world to Hit & Run and promised some improvements in the future. For example improvements to the vehicles, an online multiplayer mode, and a quest system. Simpsons: Hit & Run fans would of course like to explore the world of the game themselves, but the odds are not very good. There is still no sign of an official remake of the title, and as Ward explains, his project is purely for entertainment and will never be available for download.
It’s been quite a long time since The Simpsons got a video game and as it stands now fans shouldn’t get their hopes up too much for a playable remake or anything like that. The fan remake of The Simpsons: Hit & Run is still quite impressive, and has us fantasizing about what an official title might look like.
