over the hill launches on Steam for PC on October 14, 2026. Funselektor and Strelka Games say PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 versions will follow in 2027. The soundtrack will be sold as a separate DLC. Storefront pricing, local co-op, split-screen, and demo save carry-over remain unannounced as of August 10, 2026.

over the hill release date: window and 2026 status

Funselektor and Strelka Games announced on August 10, 2026 that over the hill launches on Steam on October 14, 2026. The same announcement says console versions will follow in 2027 and that the soundtrack will be available as a separate DLC.

Confirmed platform timing

PlatformRelease timingEdition scope
Steam (PC)October 14, 2026Digital base game; soundtrack sold as separate DLC
PlayStation 52027Digital, physical Premium Standard, physical Collector's Edition
Xbox Series X|S2027Digital only
Nintendo Switch 22027Digital, physical Premium Standard, physical Collector's Edition

The August 10 Funselektor announcement and GamesPress release are the dated anchors for the launch and console timing. No mobile or original Switch version is announced.

Demo status and path to full release

The public Steam Next Fest demo ran June 12–22, 2026 using demo AppID 4703940. GamesPress reports that more than 500,000 players tried the demo and that the game passed 1,200,000 Steam wishlists. The public demo is no longer maintained; Funselektor directs players to a limited playtest signup through its Discord server.

Still unannounced

Steam and console storefront pricing, local co-op, split-screen, and demo save carry-over were Not announced as of 2026-08-10. Physical Premium Standard and Collector's Editions remain confirmed for PS5 and Switch 2 via Serenity Forge, but their final pricing is not stated in the August release-date announcement.

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Fact Boundaries

  • Current-game: Steam launches October 14, 2026; PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2 versions follow in 2027.
  • Current-game: The soundtrack is a separate DLC; no soundtrack price or SKU detail is announced.
  • Current-game: The June 2026 Steam demo passed 500,000 players and the title passed 1,200,000 wishlists.
  • Legacy: No prior same-title game exists; unrelated film, song, idiom, or business uses are excluded.
  • Unannounced: Steam and console pricing, physical edition prices, local co-op, split-screen, and demo save carry-over were Not announced as of 2026-08-10.
  • Unannounced: A mobile or Switch 1 release was Not announced as of 2026-08-10.

FAQ

When does over the hill come out?

over the hill launches on Steam for PC on October 14, 2026. PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 versions follow in 2027, according to the August 10 Funselektor announcement and GamesPress release.

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

Yes. PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 versions are planned for 2027, after the October 14, 2026 Steam launch, according to the August 10 GamesPress release.

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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