The questions below are the ones that come up most often before launch. Each answer uses the current official information; where ArtDock has not published an answer, the response says so instead of guessing.
When does HANDS OVER release?
HANDS OVER is scheduled to enter Steam Early Access on November 13, 2026. The date was moved from October 30, 2026. ArtDock has not announced the exact unlock time for launch day.
Source: HANDS OVER store page · Hands Over Release Delayed to November 13!
Is HANDS OVER in Early Access?
Yes. The November 13, 2026 launch is an Early Access launch on Steam. ArtDock estimates the Early Access period will last roughly 6 to 12 months, but says that estimate may change.
Source: HANDS OVER store page
What platforms is HANDS OVER on?
The Early Access launch on November 13, 2026 is for PC via Steam. ArtDock has also announced PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch versions, but those do not have release dates yet.
Source: HANDS OVER store page · Hands Over - Official Console Announcement Trailer
Do the console versions have a release date?
No. PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch versions were announced at The MIX Summer Game Showcase 2026, but ArtDock has not published console release dates or a crossplay statement.
Source: Hands Over - Official Console Announcement Trailer · Hands Over - The MIX Summer Game Showcase 2026
How many players does HANDS OVER support?
Up to five players in an online session. Steam lists online PvP and online co-op. The game is built around a five-seat table, but ArtDock has not documented the minimum player count or a solo mode.
Source: HANDS OVER store page
Does HANDS OVER support crossplay?
Crossplay has not been confirmed. ArtDock has announced PC and console versions but has not said whether they can play together. The current demo is on Steam and the console versions are not released, so there is no official cross-platform test to cite.
What is confirmed about multiplayer
Source: HANDS OVER store page · Hands Over - Official Console Announcement Trailer
Is there local co-op or split-screen?
No local co-op or split-screen mode has been announced. Steam lists online PvP and online co-op, not shared-screen or local multiplayer. Treat local-play claims as unconfirmed until ArtDock publishes them.
Source: HANDS OVER store page
How much does HANDS OVER cost?
The price has not been announced. As of November 3, 2026 the Steam page does not list a price. ArtDock has confirmed that the Early Access launch will include a “special, generous discount,” but the amount and regional pricing are unknown.
Source: HANDS OVER store page · Hands Over Release Delayed to November 13!
Is there a free demo?
Yes. A free demo was released on Steam on October 15, 2026. It supports up to five players online and includes the core table loop. As of November 2, 2026 it is still listed on Steam.
Source: HANDS OVER Demo store page · HANDS OVER Demo Is Now Live!
Will the demo stay available after launch?
ArtDock has not said. The demo is still listed as of November 2, 2026, but store availability can change at launch. Check the Steam demo page before planning a session.
Source: HANDS OVER Demo store page
Can you play HANDS OVER solo?
A solo mode has not been announced. The game is described as a five-player online experience, and Steam does not list a single-player category. If you do not have a group, ArtDock points players to its official Discord for matchmaking.
Source: HANDS OVER store page · HANDS OVER Demo Is Now Live!
Is HANDS OVER gory?
It uses stylized horror violence rather than realistic gore. ArtDock’s mature-content note mentions blood, a dark atmosphere, and scenes of hand injury caused by a fictional mechanical device. The studio says the violence is non-realistic but may still disturb sensitive players.
Source: HANDS OVER store page
How long will HANDS OVER be in Early Access?
ArtDock expects roughly 6 to 12 months. The studio explicitly calls this an estimate that may change with development progress and player feedback. No 1.0 date has been announced.
Source: HANDS OVER store page
Will the price increase after Early Access?
ArtDock says it does not currently plan to change the price when HANDS OVER leaves Early Access. That is a statement of current intent, not a permanent price guarantee. The launch discount is separate from the Early Access price policy.
Source: HANDS OVER store page · Hands Over Release Delayed to November 13!
Will demo progress carry over to the full game?
Not announced. ArtDock has not described demo-to-full-game progression, unlocks, or account transfer. Do not assume demo cosmetics or progress will carry over.
What are the PC system requirements?
The published minimum is Windows 10/11, an Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD FX-8350, 8 GB RAM, and a GeForce GTX 960 or Radeon R9 280. Recommended specs and storage requirements have not been published.
Are there named characters?
ArtDock has not published character names or biographies. Stylized player characters appear in official screenshots, and the Early Access plans mention additional characters and customization, but there is not enough official detail for a character database yet.
Source: HANDS OVER store page · HANDS OVER Is Coming to Early Access
Is there an official influence card list?
No. ArtDock has described what influence cards do — change odds, protect, sabotage, and trigger chaotic events — but has not published card names, costs, or deck rules. This site does not invent a card database to fill the gap.
Source: HANDS OVER store page · Hands Over, a Horror Party Game, Announced for PC
What engine does HANDS OVER use?
ArtDock has not announced the engine. Steam does not list an engine requirement beyond Windows 10/11 and the published GPU/CPU minimums.
Source: HANDS OVER store page
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