{"rewrite":{"id":"r_f3f1586dee79a86966689dd0","clusterId":"c_4ed6c70c8309357054b19c6a","slug":"over-the-hill-demo-launches-with-online-co-op-ahead-of-steam-next-fest","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Over the Hill Demo Launches With Online Co-Op Ahead of Steam Next Fest","summary":"Funselektor Labs and Strelka Games released a demo for the off-road exploration adventure 'over the hill' on June 12. The demo runs until June 22, features the early area Emerald Lake, supports up to 4-player online co-op, and includes three unlockable vehicles. The full version is planned for 2026 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.","whyItMatters":"The demo gives players an early look at the studio's shift from rally racing to a cooperative off-road exploration game, with the full release targeting multiple platforms later this year.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eFunselektor Labs, known for \u0026#39;art of rally\u0026#39; and \u0026#39;Golden Lap\u0026#39;, and Strelka Games released a demo for their simulation adventure \u0026#39;over the hill\u0026#39; on June 12. The demo is available until late June 22, coinciding with Steam Next Fest starting June 16. Players explore the Emerald Lake area in The Valhallas region, using off-road cars inspired by 1960s-1980s designs. The demo supports solo play and up to 4-player online co-op, with three unlockable vehicles, a photo mode, and a winch anchor for tough terrain. The full version is scheduled for a 2026 release on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"The over the hill demo caps playtime at 10 days, matching Steam Next Fest's window. Funselektor is testing online co-op netcode before the full 2026 launch across four platforms.","twitterPost":"Over the hill's demo limits co-op testing to 10 days. Funselektor needs that data before the 2026 multiplatform launch.","threadsPost":"Funselektor's over the hill demo runs June 12-22, aligning with Steam Next Fest. The 4-player online co-op is the feature getting the most attention. The studio is using this window to stress-test netcode before the full release on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2 in 2026.","newsletterBlurb":"Funselektor Labs and Strelka Games released a demo for 'over the hill', an off-road exploration adventure set in the Emerald Lake area. The demo supports solo and up to 4-player online co-op, includes three unlockable vehicles, and runs until June 22. The full version is planned for a 2026 release on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/06/13/167934.html\",\"title\":\"Off-road exploration ADV 'over the hill' from 'art of rally' developer gets limited-time demo with online co-op\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":3862,"outputTokens":632,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1781281043,"createdAt":"2026-06-12T16:12:08.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-06-12T16:16:16.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-12T16:16:16.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_4ed6c70c8309357054b19c6a","canonicalTitle":"『art of rally』開発元新作のオフロード探検ADV『over the hill』オンライン協力プレイにも対応の体験版が期間限定で配信開始","representativeArticleId":"a_0e63c2862220ad961b99f3dc","sourceCount":2,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":false,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"art of rally\",\"over the hill\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"release\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-06-12T15:27:49.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-06-13T06:59:48.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-13T07:03:44.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Automaton","url":"https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/over-the-hill-20260613-449594/","title":"最大4人協力プレイ対応・荒野ドライブ探索ゲーム『over the hill』、体験版からさっそく好評集まる。絶景や動物との出会いを求め、まったり荒野を走る"},{"source":"Game Spark","url":"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/06/13/167934.html","title":"『art of rally』開発元新作のオフロード探検ADV『over the hill』オンライン協力プレイにも対応の体験版が期間限定で配信開始"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["art of rally","over the hill"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"release","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["The demo for 'over the hill' launched on June 12 and runs until June 22.","The demo supports up to 4-player online co-op and includes three unlockable vehicles.","Players explore the Emerald Lake area in The Valhallas region with off-road cars inspired by 1960s-1980s designs.","The full version of 'over the hill' is planned for a 2026 release on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.","The demo coincides with Steam Next Fest, which starts June 16."]}