over the hill meteorites: how they work and where to find them

Meteorites are the upgrade currency in over the hill. They are confirmed as a core mechanic on the Steam store page and the Funselektor official site, with the PC Gamer Next Fest preview describing them as a "chase the meteorite for resources" loop that anchors the upgrade cycle.

Meteorites as the upgrade currency

Each completed objective triggers a falling meteorite drop that the player (or co-op convoy) must chase down before it disappears. The haul is then spent at merchants on vehicle upgrades (drivetrain, suspension, winch, tires) and cosmetic customization (paint, lights, roof rack, continental spare, bull bar) per the Steam store page and the Funselektor site. The Forbes cozy multiplayer feature frames the chase as a calming counterpoint to the drive. Resource weights and the meteorite-to-currency rate have Not announced as of 2026-07-25.

How meteorites connect to upgrades

Meteorite hauls feed the confirmed upgrade categories documented on the Steam store page and the Funselektor site: drivetrain, suspension, winch, and tires for mechanical upgrades, plus paint jobs, extra lights, roof racks, continental spare, and bull bar for cosmetic customization. Specific tier counts, merchant locations, and meteorite-to-upgrade prices have Not announced as of 2026-07-25. For the full upgrade roster, see the over the hill upgrades and customization reference.

The Steam Next Fest public demo news post confirms the public demo ran June 12-22, 2026 on Steam using demo AppID 4703940. During the demo, meteorites drop after each completed objective inside the Emerald Lake slice, with surrounding valleys and mountains extending the chase.

Meteorite drop behavior in the demo

The drop behavior shown in the demo is the working model for the release build:

• One meteorite drops per completed objective. The drop is visible from a distance and accompanied by an audible cue, which is why the Forbes cozy multiplayer feature describes the chase as a relaxing interlude.
• The meteorite lands on terrain that has already been deformed by previous driving. Watch for ruts and tire tracks from earlier passes; they can deflect the meteorite's final landing position.
• Co-op players share the same meteorite haul per the Steam store page and the official Reddit FAQ. The full convoy gets credit for the drop rather than splitting it per player.

Full release meteorite locations beyond the demo slice have Not announced as of 2026-07-25. Treat the demo drop pattern as a working model, not a final map.

The meteorite loop is forgiving but easy to waste. Use the strategy below to get the most out of your first few drops.

Spend order for early meteorites

The first haul is small, so spend it on cosmetic customization before pushing for performance upgrades. The reasoning comes from the Steam store description, which lists cosmetic customization ahead of mechanical upgrades, and from the Funselektor site, which frames the early game as a personalization window.

Specific upgrade prices have Not announced as of 2026-07-25, so adjust the order based on what merchants offer first.

Co-op meteorite sharing

A four-player convoy shares the same meteorite haul per the Steam store page and the official Reddit FAQ. Crossplay with PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 is confirmed by PCGamingWiki, so a mixed-platform convoy can share meteorites across PC and console. The Forbes cozy multiplayer feature recommends treating the chase as a convoy exercise rather than a race.

Common meteorite mistakes

• Driving past the meteorite after completing an objective. The drop is time-limited and disappears once you leave the area.
• Spending every meteorite on cosmetic options before buying a single mechanical upgrade. Terrain deformation punishes under-upgraded vehicles in deep mud and steep valleys.
• Forgetting that the meteorite lands on previously driven terrain. Use your own ruts and tire tracks as a navigation hint to the landing position.

• Steam store page for over the hill - official/store - checked 2026-07-25 - meteorite drop after objectives, 4-player online co-op, vehicle upgrades and cosmetic customization scope
• Funselektor Labs over the hill official site - official/store - checked 2026-07-25 - meteorite chase mechanic and merchant loop
• Steam Next Fest public demo news post - official/store - checked 2026-07-25 - demo ran June 12-22, 2026 on Steam with demo AppID 4703940 and meteorite drops confirmed
• PCGamingWiki over the hill article - wiki/reference - checked 2026-07-25 - 4-player online co-op, crossplay with PS5 / Xbox Series / Switch 2
• Official Reddit FAQ for over the hill - official/store - checked 2026-07-25 - co-op meteorite sharing confirmation
• PC Gamer Next Fest demo preview - media/interview - checked 2026-07-25 - meteorite-as-resource framing during the demo loop
• Forbes over the hill cozy multiplayer feature - media/interview - checked 2026-07-25 - co-op convoy framing for the meteorite chase

• Current-game: Meteorite drops after each completed objective and feeds vehicle upgrades and cosmetic customization per the Steam store and the Funselektor site.
• Current-game: The mechanic is confirmed in the Steam Next Fest public demo (June 12-22, 2026, AppID 4703940) per the official Steam news post.
• Current-game: 4-player online co-op with crossplay across PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2 is confirmed by the Steam store, the official Reddit FAQ, and PCGamingWiki.
• Attributed: The PC Gamer preview frames the meteorite chase as a relaxing interlude; Forbes highlights the co-op convoy framing; both are attributed to demo-era coverage.
• Legacy: No prior same-title game exists; the 1930/2011 Pixar short films and unrelated English idiom, song, and business uses are excluded entirely.
• Unannounced: A full release meteorite location map, specific meteorite-to-upgrade conversion rates, and tier counts per upgrade category have Not announced as of 2026-07-25.