According to VGC, Jordan Middler recently teased that a remake of The Simpsons: Hit and Run may be in development. His track record — accurately predicting two other games that were confirmed over the weekend — has given the rumor unusual weight. As reported by VGC, fans on Reddit are now linking Middler's tease to the announcement of a new Spyro game at the Xbox Games Showcase, hoping "lightning strikes a third time."

VCG's Jordan Middler: Two correct predictions and a third tease

Middler, a staff writer at Video Games Chronicle, has become a focal point for remake rumors after correctly stating two other games were on the way, both confirmed days later. As VGC reported, this accuracy has turned a typically speculative podcast moment into something fans treat as near-confirmation. the source notes that ordinarily such teases would be met with skepticism, but Middler's recent record changes the calculus.

Fans are now scouring Reddit for any additional clues, pointing to the Spyro confirmation as evidence that Middler has insider knowledge. The source says the parallel between the two situations "has led to speculation that lightning may strike a third time and The Simpsons: Hit and Run remake is real too."

The 2003 cult classic's 20-year demand: Why a remake now?

The Simpsons: Hit and Run was released in 2003 and quickly became a fan favorite for its open-world design that blended the humor of the TV show with Grand Theft Auto-style gameplay. According to VGC, fans have been asking for a sequel or remake for nearly a decade, but the current industry trend toward remakes and remasters has amplified that demand. The source states that "in the day and age of remakes and remasters, demand has increased drastically for The Simpsons: Hit and Run remake."

The timing also aligns with Disney's aggressive nostalgia strategy. Disney, which has owned The Simpsons since 2019, has already released new Star Wars and Indiana Jones games, and brought the family to Fortnite. With The Simpsons Movie 2 arriving in 2025, a game tie-in seems logical.

Disney's Simpsons strategy: Movie sequel, Fortnite crossover, and a possible game

Disney has increasingly leveraged its acquired properties for multiplatform releases. As VGC notes, "The Simpsons Movie 2 also recently announced and releasing next year" creates a marketing window that a game could fill. The source points out that Disney has shown willingness to revisit classics: "Disney, which has owned The Simpsons since 2019, has definitely leaned into the nostalgia factor with new Star Wars and Indiana Jones games."

A Hit and Run remake would slot neatly into this strategy, offering a way to reintroduce the property to a new generation while serving longtime fans. The Fortnite crossover already demonstrated Disney's readiness to put The Simpsons in modern gaming contexts .

Fans on Reddit draw Spyro parallels: The power of past accuracy

The Reddit community is a key driver of the current excitement. According to VGC, users are drawing direct parallels between Middler's Spyro prediction — which came true — and his current tease for Hit and Run. The source desribes the situation as "quite the win for The Simpsons fans, who have been begging for a Hit and Run remake, sequel, or remaster for close to a decade now."

However, the source also makes clear that this is still speculation. No official announcement has been made, and neither Disney nor any developer has confirmed a project. The excitement rests entirely on Middler's word and the community's interpretation.

What's still unknown: Developer, release date, and platforms

The source article provides no details on which studio might be handling the remake, its release window , or target platforms. It also does not quote any official from Disney or VGC beyond Middler's podcast mention. Readers are left with a single vague tease, albeit from a reliable journalist. The open question remains: Is this a full remake, a remaster, or a brand-new game in the same vein? Until an official source confirms, the rumor remains exactly that.