The over the hill Funselektor studio partnership publishes the game through Funselektor Labs Inc. and co-develops it with Strelka Games, with Dune Casu continuing as lead developer — the same Funselektor studio head behind the earlier off-road driving title art of rally. Based in Vancouver, the over the hill Funselektor studio is named on the [GamesPress press release](https://www.gamespress.com/over-the-hill-announces-console-plans) and the [Forbes profile](https://www.forbes.com/sites/mattgardner1/2026/06/30/over-the-hill-should-be-2026s-perfect-cozy-multiplayer-game) confirming Dune Casu as the creative lead. Future Funselektor studio title plans have Not announced as of 2026-07-25.

Inside the over the hill Funselektor studio partnership

The studio-publisher relationship is split between two named partners, both documented in the official press channel:

  • Developer: Funselektor Labs Inc., co-developing with Strelka Games.
  • Publisher: Funselektor Labs Inc., listed on the Steam store page.
  • Lead developer: Dune Casu, founder of Funselektor and creative lead on the title.
  • Press contact: the GamesPress press release names the joint development team and is the source of record for the console announcement (2025-10-28).

The same arrangement is reflected on the Funselektor official site, which carries a 2025 copyright line for Funselektor and lists the same two studios on its title page. Strelka Games contributes co-development resources alongside Funselektor's lead team, and the press release makes clear this is a co-development partnership rather than an outsourcing arrangement.

art of rally lineage (reference only)

art of rally lineage is allowed only as a single reference paragraph in this lineage note that names the same lead developer. The connection is real but should not bleed beyond this paragraph: Dune Casu founded Funselektor Labs Inc. and directed art of rally before leading over the hill, and the studio's off-road driving DNA is what carries between the two titles. Treat the connection as a one-line genealogy rather than a remake claim; over the hill is a new IP, not a sequel. No shared vehicle roster, no shared physics engine, and no shared progression system has Not announced as of 2026-07-25.

For players who came in from art of rally, this means the driving-first sensibility, the stylized off-road environments, and the focus on solo-and-co-op exploration carry through, but the game systems, vehicle roster, and progression loop are built fresh for over the hill. See the vehicles hub for the confirmed roster and the upgrades page for the customization scope.

Console announcement and joint studio role

The October 28, 2025 GamesPress press release is the canonical source for the console announcement, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 launch plans. The release credits both Funselektor Labs Inc. and Strelka Games as development partners, with Funselektor handling publishing.

The announcement matters for two reasons:

  • It establishes the partnership as a fully public co-development rather than a silent support deal.
  • It signals that the same studio and the same publisher are responsible for every platform version of the game, not separate regional builds.

Coverage of the announcement by Gamereactor repeats the partnership framing and confirms the joint development credit.

Funselektor studio facts at a glance

Confirmed facts that the Steam store page, the Funselektor official site, and the GamesPress press release all agree on:

  • Studio name: Funselektor Labs Inc.
  • Co-developer: Strelka Games.
  • Publisher: Funselektor Labs Inc.
  • Lead developer: Dune Casu.
  • Studio location: Vancouver.
  • Launch window: 2026, exact date Not announced as of 2026-07-25.
  • Platforms: Steam (AppID 2929250), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2.

What is not announced as of 2026-07-25: post-launch studio roadmap, future title plans, and any expansion of the Funselektor + Strelka partnership beyond the 2026 launch. Treat any rumor of a third title as community-discussion only.

Where to follow the over the hill studios

Players who want a primary-source feed should bookmark:

For press previews, dev interviews, and trailers, see the press page. For the launch window, supported platforms, and edition scope, see the release page.

Sources

Fact Boundaries

  • Studio identity, publisher, and lead developer are confirmed by the Steam store page, the Funselektor site, and the GamesPress press release.
  • art of rally lineage is allowed only as one reference paragraph in this lineage note; do not extend it into a remake or sequel claim.
  • Future Funselektor title plans have Not announced as of 2026-07-25.
  • Strelka Games is a co-development partner, not a sub-label or outsourcing shop; do not present the partnership differently.

FAQ

Who developed over the hill?

Funselektor Labs Inc. co-developed it with Strelka Games, per the GamesPress press release and the Funselektor official site. Funselektor Labs Inc. is the publisher.

Who is the lead developer on over the hill?

Dune Casu, founder of Funselektor Labs Inc. and the creative lead on the title. The lead role is confirmed by the Forbes profile and the studio's own materials.

Is over the hill a sequel to art of rally?

No. over the hill is a new IP, not a sequel. The studio lineage (Funselektor + Dune Casu) carries through, but the vehicle roster, the world, and the progression loop are built fresh. See the vehicles hub for confirmation.

Where is Funselektor Labs based?

Vancouver, per the studio's own materials and the joint credit on the GamesPress press release.

Will Funselektor announce new titles after over the hill?

Future title plans have Not announced as of 2026-07-25. Treat any roadmap chatter as community discussion, not studio communication.

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