Funselektor Labs · October 14, 2026

over the hill Wiki

The golden age of off-roading, taken slowly

over the hill is a zen off-road adventure from Funselektor Labs, the creator of art of rally: drive iconic 4x4s from the 1960s to the 1980s, cross gaps with planks, winch out of mud, and explore cabins, meteorites and viewpoints solo or with up to three friends. This wiki tracks the release, the platforms, the pricing and every fact the developers have actually confirmed.

Oct 14, 2026 on SteamPS5 · Xbox Series X|S · Switch 2 in 20274-Player Online Co-opCross-Play Confirmed$24.99, No Pre-orders

Watch the Trailers

The launch-date trailer plays muted on load. Click a title below the player to switch between the four official videos, all verified on the Funselektor channel.

Full inventory with dates and what each video announced: Trailers & Videos

Where can you drive?

Six hand-crafted areas across two launch regions, each about 4 km by 4 km. Not an open world, and not procedurally generated.

RegionKnown areasWhat the developers have said
CanadaLaunch regionHome of Emerald Lake, the June demo area; lakes, forest and cabins. Maps page
AlgeriaLaunch regionSecond launch region; in final polish as of the August progress post
Six areas total~4 km x 4 km eachHand-crafted, not procedural; travel between areas without the main menu

The full maps & areas breakdown →

The recovery kit

Different situations call for different solutions: the store page's own summary of how you get through, over and out.

PlanksLay boards to bridge gaps the terrain refuses to forgive. Plan the line, or improvise when you misjudged it.
WinchAnchor, spool, recover: pull your own 4x4 out of mud, or winch a friend out of the hole they confidently drove into.
Repair kitsA limited supply that patches vehicle health in the field, and works on other players' cars, not just your own.

How the drive-explore-recover loop works →

A world that changes

The same trail is a different drive depending on when you take it.

SystemWhat it doesStatus
Dynamic weatherSunny, rain and snow roll through over time and change grip conditions under your tyresOfficial FAQ
Day-night cycleTransforms visibility and mood; shooting stars come out at nightOfficial FAQ
Terrain and tyresMultiple surface types with different grip levels, further modified by tyre condition and weatherOfficial FAQ
WildlifeDifferent animals, tracked in the animal photo journalOfficial FAQ
DiscoveriesRemote cabins, scenic viewpoints, natural landmarks, fallen meteorites and portals to new areasStore page

Terrain, grip and weather explained →

Cars you keep alive

Every confirmed vehicle is a 4x4 from the golden age of off-roading, with a deliberately simple drivetrain and a health system that makes damage personal.

Drivetrain, damage and upgrades → · Repairing friends in co-op →

Who made this?

From the creator of art of rally.

Funselektor Labs, the Canadian studio behind art of rally, is developing over the hill together with Strelka Games, and self-publishing it. The studio calls it a "zen adventure": the freedom of art of rally's free roam, slower, with planks, winches and up to three friends along for the ride. The soundtrack, by Tatreal and Giacomo Giunchedi, is already finished and will be sold separately.

If you know art of rally, you know the low-poly look and the calm pace. What is new here is recovery play: bridging gaps with planks, winching out of mud, and keeping your 4x4 alive with a limited supply of repair kits.

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When does over the hill release?

October 14, 2026 on Steam for Windows. PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2 ports follow in 2027.

How much will it cost?

$24.99 USD on Steam with a launch discount. The soundtrack and Supporter Pack are $9.99 each, and a bundle of all three costs $37.99. There are no pre-orders.

Can I still play the demo?

No. The Next Fest demo ended on June 29, 2026. The only early access today is a limited playtest via the official Discord.

Is there co-op multiplayer?

Yes, online co-op for up to four players, with cross-play confirmed. There is no local split-screen. Everything is also playable solo.

Is it on Switch?

On the Switch 2, in 2027. The original Switch has never been part of the announcement.

Who makes it?

Funselektor Labs, the creator of art of rally, developing together with Strelka Games and self-publishing.

The full FAQ →

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