Modern display support
Higher resolutions and widescreen-friendly presentation for today's monitors.
Overview
The version of Hit & Run it always deserved.
SHAR: Definitive Edition is a passion project dedicated to one of the best licensed games ever made. The goal is to keep everything that made the original special while smoothing out its rough edges for today's hardware.
Details on features, screenshots and release dates will be shared here as development progresses.
StatusIn development
Latest version—
Base gameThe Simpsons: Hit & Run (PC)
PriceFree
The original
Where it all started
Released in 2003, The Simpsons: Hit & Run turned Springfield into an open-world playground. You drive, run and smash your way through town as members of the Simpson family and their friends, uncovering a conspiracy involving mysterious black vans, robotic wasp cameras and a suspicious new batch of Buzz Cola.
It's remembered for its show-accurate writing and voice cast, its huge list of drivable cars, and the Hit & Run meter — cause too much chaos and the police come after you. More than twenty years on, it's still one of the most-loved licensed games ever made, and the reason this project exists.
Released2003
DeveloperRadical Entertainment
PublisherVivendi Universal Games
Original platformsPC, PS2, Xbox, GameCube
SettingSpringfield, across 7 levels
CollectiblesCards, wasp cameras, gags, coins
Features
What's in the Definitive Edition
Planned highlights — the final list will be confirmed as the mod nears release.
Visual upgrades
Sharper textures and refreshed visuals that stay true to the original art style.
Performance & stability
Smoother gameplay and fewer crashes on current versions of Windows.
Bug fixes
Long-standing issues from the original release, addressed.
Quality of life
Small modern conveniences that make every return trip to Springfield smoother.
Faithful to the original
Every change is made with respect for the game people remember.
Screenshots
A look around Springfield
Screenshots and comparison shots will land here soon.
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Download
Get the mod
Downloads are hosted on external sites. Links will go live here at release.
Latest release
Not yet releasedThe full Definitive Edition package — everything you need on top of the base game.
Coming soonMirror
Not yet releasedAn alternative download location, in case the primary host is unavailable.
Coming soonYou'll need your own copy of the original game. SHAR: Definitive Edition is a mod and does not include or distribute the base game.
Install
Up and running in minutes
Full, detailed instructions will ship with the release. Here's the general idea.
Have the base game installed
Install your copy of The Simpsons: Hit & Run for PC.
Download the mod
Grab the latest release from one of the links in the Download section.
Follow the included guide
Extract the files and follow the step-by-step instructions bundled with the release.
Play
Launch the game and enjoy Springfield, definitively.
Changelog
Development log
Release notes and milestones, newest first.
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Announced
- Project page launched on 0ptim1zed.com.
- Development is underway — more details soon.
When will it be released?
When it's ready. Release dates and progress updates will be posted in the changelog on this page.
Do I need the original game?
Yes. This is a mod, so you'll need your own copy of The Simpsons: Hit & Run for PC. The base game is not included.
Is it free?
Yes — SHAR: Definitive Edition is a free, non-commercial fan project.
Where can I report bugs or give feedback?
Use any of the channels in the contact section. Please include your setup and steps to reproduce the issue.
Is this an official release?
No. This is an independent fan project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the game's original developer, publisher or rights holders.
Credits
Thanks & acknowledgements
- 0ptim1zedLead developer
- Radical EntertainmentOriginal game
- The SHAR modding communityTools, research & support