Modders are breathing new life into The Simpsons: Hit & Run, which remains in a state of oblivion. Recently, a particularly exciting project surfaced—a comprehensive mod based on another iconic creation from Matt Groening: Futurama. This ambitious endeavor, titled Futurama: Hit & Run, was unveiled in a new launch trailer by the Slurm Team, and it’s outstanding. With the series’ classic theme music accompanying visuals of Fry navigating the vibrant landscapes of New New York, including the sewers, rooftops, and bustling streets, it captures the essence of the show impeccably. Notably, we also glimpse the Professor ready to assign quests.
The trailer for this Futurama mod gained significant traction online, even attracting the attention of Joe McGinn, the original designer of Simpsons: Hit & Run. He left a comment on YouTube expressing his enthusiasm, stating, “As the lead designer of the original game, I can only say… this looks awesome! I want to play it.”
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You can find the Futurama: Hit & Run demo available for download on Mod Bakery, provided you own the full game. It’s a convenient diversion from the reality that the original Hit & Run title is still confined to older platforms like the OG Xbox and PlayStation 2. The game was published by Vivendi, which subsequently merged with Activision and was ultimately acquired by Microsoft, leaving the rights somewhat muddled. The specifics of who controls the publishing rights to Simpsons: Hit & Run remain unclear, despite Disney owning the franchise at large. In a surprising revelation, the developer of Simpsons: Hit & Run noted that they could have produced three sequels without needing to pay for licensing: “Some crazy person at the publisher – we never found out who – said no.”