Release and early access

Over the Hill Release, Demo and Playtest

When Over the Hill launches on Steam and consoles, what happened to the Next Fest demo, and how the limited pre-launch playtests and their sign-ups worked.

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Timing

Dates, demo and playtest access

The confirmed launch date, the demo’s history and the final pre-release playtest, which runs until October 11.

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Over the Hill Release Date: October 14, 2026 on Steam

Over the Hill release date: October 14, 2026 on Steam for Windows PC. PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2 versions follow in 2027. No pre-orders are planned.

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Over the Hill Demo: Is It Still Available?

The Over the Hill demo ran in Steam Next Fest in June 2026 and closed on June 29. See what it held, whether saves carry over and if another demo is coming.

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Over the Hill Playtest: Final Test Dates and Sign-Up Status

Sign-ups for Over the Hill’s final playtest closed on October 6, 2026. The test runs until October 11 for selected players; see its rules and what comes next.

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