The over the hill release date sits inside a confirmed 2026 window by Funselektor Labs Inc. and Strelka Games, with simultaneous launches planned on Steam (PC), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. A specific calendar day was Not announced as of 2026-07-25. The Steam Next Fest public demo ran June 12–22, 2026 (AppID 4703940), and physical Premium Standard plus Collector's Editions are confirmed for PS5 and Switch 2 only.

over the hill release date: window and 2026 status

The game falls inside a confirmed 2026 launch window per the Steam store page and the Funselektor official site. A precise day was Not announced as of 2026-07-25, so any calendar date beyond "2026" should be treated as rumor. Forbes profiled the game on 2026-06-30 as part of its 2026 release slate (forbes.com) and PC Gamer covered the Next Fest demo in June 2026 (pcgamer.com); both align with a 2026 launch without naming a specific day.

Confirmed platforms at release

PlatformConfirmedEdition scope
Steam (PC)YesDigital only
PlayStation 5YesDigital, physical Premium Standard, physical Collector's Edition
Xbox Series X|SYesDigital only
Nintendo Switch 2YesDigital, physical Premium Standard, physical Collector's Edition

The console plans and edition split come from the GamesPress press release dated 2025-10-28 and were reiterated by Gamereactor. No mobile version is announced.

Demo status and path to full release

The Steam Next Fest public demo news post confirms the demo ran June 12–22, 2026 on Steam only, using demo AppID 4703940. The full release will extend the demo's Emerald Lake slice with additional biomes, vehicles, and meteorite content. Steam pricing was Not announced as of 2026-07-25.

Pre-order and pre-purchase status

Steam pre-orders and a Steam price were Not announced as of 2026-07-25. Physical Premium Standard and Collector's Editions ship on PS5 and Switch 2 via Serenity Forge (Play-Asia); physical prices were Not announced as of 2026-07-25. Xbox Series X|S is digital-only at launch.

Sources

Fact Boundaries

  • Current-game: 2026 release window confirmed by Steam store and Funselektor site; platforms confirmed as Steam, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2.
  • Current-game: Demo ran June 12–22, 2026 on Steam (AppID 4703940) per official Steam news.
  • Attributed: Forbes and PC Gamer describe the 2026 commercial context; their statements are not independent of the developer's claims.
  • Legacy: No prior same-title game exists; the 1930/2011 Pixar short films and unrelated song, idiom, or business uses are excluded.
  • Unannounced: A specific release day, Steam and Xbox digital pricing, physical Premium Standard and Collector's Edition prices, and demo save carry-over were Not announced as of 2026-07-25.
  • Unannounced: A mobile or Switch 1 release was Not announced as of 2026-07-25.

FAQ

When does over the hill come out?

over the hill is confirmed for a 2026 release window on Steam, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2. A specific release day was Not announced as of 2026-07-25 (Steam store page).

Is over the hill on PS5, Xbox, and Switch 2?

Yes. The GamesPress press release confirms simultaneous 2026 launches on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2 alongside Steam.

Can I pre-order over the hill or carry demo progress?

Physical Premium Standard and Collector's Editions can be reserved at participating retailers for PS5 and Switch 2 (Play-Asia). Steam and Xbox digital pre-orders, demo save carry-over, and every price were Not announced as of 2026-07-25.

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