- Musical inspirations behind Star Overdrive 🎸 - 30 July 2025
Hey Star Overdrive riders!Have you guessed what our musical inspirations behind Star Overdrive?From the very beginning of the game's creative process, composer Andrea Federici began imagining a musical universe inspired by 80s rock.The goal was to come up with heavy riffs that you'd want to listen to at full speed and that would take you back in time!AC/DC, Van Halen, Mr. Big, Deep Purple... All these Rock Legends with their powerful riffs and incisive solos give off a raw energy that we wanted to capture in our game.🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and more!SpotifyApple MusicYouTubeDeezer
- Screenshot Contest Winners! - 15 July 2025
Thank you all for participating in the Screenshot Contest!You’ve truly shown your artistic side with some beautiful shots and creative poses.Now, it’s time to reveal the winners!🥇 vinsil_maroli🥈 Bickie🥉 Sol Lignum (we appreciated the touch of humor)All three of you have received a Steam invitation from Sylvae_dv to receive your reward!Thank you to all participants, and we look forward to seeing you soon on Planet Cebete!
- Would you like to win a Steam Gift card? 🎁 - 7 July 2025
Hey Star Overdrive riders!We're absolutely blown away by your support and the incredible moments you've been creating in the world of Star Overdrive.While we built this alien planet and gave you the tools Hoverboard to explore it, we're eager to see how you experience the high-speed thrills and breathtaking views through your own perspective! Contest DetailsWhen: July 7th - July 14th, 2025Where: Submit your screenshots in the Screenshot section of our Steam HubHow to Win: ✨Community voted! ✨ The three screenshots with the most likes take the prizes. 🏆 Prizes🥇 1st Place: €25 Steam Gift Card🥈 2nd Place: €10 Steam Gift Card🥉 3rd Place: €5 Steam Gift Card📋 RulesRaw screenshots only; no editing or post-processingSubmit through the Steam Hub screenshot sectionWinners are determined by the number of community likesContest runs from July 7th to July 14th 2025Voting: 99% community likes + 1…
- Our best tips for getting started with Star Overdrive! - 4 July 2025
Hi Riders! Welcome to new players discovering the game, here's a list of 5 tips to help you get started! 😊Tip 1: Ride hard!One of the central aspects of the game is your hoverboard. As you cruise the Cebete planet with it, do tricks and jump over the dunes to gain boost! You'll be much faster, and you'll be able to enjoy incredible gliding sensations.Tip 2: Boost your HoverboardCollect crafting components to upgrade various parts of your Hoverboard. Depending on your play style and preferences, these will help you go faster, jump higher, gain strength and so on!Tip 3: Ride with styleYou can customize your hoverboard. Be on the lookout for exclusive designs hidden on the map and in chests! To note: customization isn't just for looks. A freshly painted hoverboard will be more efficient!Tip 4: Surf on waterYou must have been surprised the first time you tried surfing on water. Surfing on…
- Update - Patch 1.0.10 - 1 July 2025
Hello riders! Patch 1.0.10 is here. Based on your feedback following the game's release, it improves gameplay, fixes various bugs and adds PlayStation controller support on PC. Thanks again for your feedback, which helps us improve the game every day! 🤘Changelog Fixed the issue where the QR code for the manga was still shown in the options menu.Fixed the issue where selecting the tab icons dots with the mouse when in the option menu (coming from the main menu) would make the "back" button stop working and by pressing ESC it would show the in game menu, locking the player.Fixed an issue with how the component stats bonus is shown in the hexagonal stats chart (the bonus it the one in yellow, activated by having component all of the same design or all of different design). This bonus wouldn't scale visually with the scale shown by the hexagonal chart, now they are scaled accordingly.Added…
- 📢 We need you! 📢 - 24 June 2025
Hey everyone, First off, a huge thank you for playing Star Overdrive! It's been an incredible journey bringing Bios and his hoverboard adventure to life, and we're truly grateful for all your support.If you enjoyed the game, we’d really appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a review on Steam. As a small indie team, every review makes a big difference since it helps more players discover Star Overdrive.Thanks again for being part of this ride! 🚀 - The Star Overdrive Team PLAY NOW! Check out our brand new launch trailer! ✨ 🛹 Join our Community 🛹 Official Star Overdrive X Official Star Overdrive Bluesky Official Star Overdrive Instagram Official Star Overdrive TikTok Dear Villagers X Dear Villagers Discord Dear Villagers YouTube Dear Villagers TikTok Dear Villagers Instagram
- ✅ Star Overdrive is now Steam Deck verified ✅ - 20 June 2025
Good news, riders! Star Overdrive is OUT NOW and fully Steam Deck Verified! ✅ Hop on your hoverboard and take the ride anywhere. 🛹 Have fun! PLAY NOW! 👇Check out our brand new launch trailer! ✨ 🛹 Join our Community 🛹 🎸 Official Star Overdrive X 🎸 Official Star Overdrive Bluesky 🎸 Official Star Overdrive Instagram 🎸 Official Star Overdrive TikTok 💜 Dear Villagers X 💜 Dear Villagers Discord 💜 Dear Villagers YouTube 💜 Dear Villagers TikTok 💜 Dear Villagers Instagram
- 🌟 Star Overdrive is OUT now 🌟 - 19 June 2025
Hey inhabitants of planet Cebete,The time has come, Star Overdrive is now available! 🚀Grab your hoverboard and set off across the strange and beautiful landscapes of Cebete. Ancient puzzles, forgotten ruins, and gravity-defying challenges await. This is the adventure we’ve been dying to share with you, and we’re so excited to finally see you taking off.Hop on your hoverboard, exploration knows no limits! 🛹PLAY NOW! 👇Check out our brand new launch trailer! ✨ 🛹 Join our Community 🛹 🎸 Official Star Overdrive X 🎸 Official Star Overdrive Bluesky 🎸 Official Star Overdrive Instagram 🎸 Official Star Overdrive TikTok 💜 Dear Villagers X 💜 Dear Villagers Discord 💜 Dear Villagers YouTube 💜 Dear Villagers TikTok 💜 Dear Villagers Instagram
- 🪐 Price Reveal 🪐 - 18 June 2025
Jump on your hoverboards because Star Overdrive is landing TOMORROW on PC, PS5 and Xbox! 🎉Here’s what you need to know: 🛹 Standard: 34,99$🌟 Deluxe: 39,99$ (Exclusive Hoverboard Designs + OST + Digital Manga) And if you fly in early, enjoy a 20% launch DISCOUNT!WISHLIST NOW! ✨ 🛹 Join our Community 🛹 🎸 Official Star Overdrive X 🎸 Official Star Overdrive Bluesky 🎸 Official Star Overdrive Instagram 🎸 Official Star Overdrive TikTok 💜 Dear Villagers X 💜 Dear Villagers Discord 💜 Dear Villagers YouTube 💜 Dear Villagers TikTok 💜 Dear Villagers Instagram
- 🚀 Global Launch Timing 🚀 - 17 June 2025
🌟 The stars have aligned... and the countdown is on!Star Overdrive is warping into our system on JUNE 19th!🪐 Where in the galaxy will you be when it goes live?Find your launch time on the map below 👇WISHLIST NOW! ✨ 🛹 Join our Community 🛹 🎸 Official Star Overdrive X 🎸 Official Star Overdrive Bluesky 🎸 Official Star Overdrive Instagram 🎸 Official Star Overdrive TikTok 💜 Dear Villagers X 💜 Dear Villagers Discord 💜 Dear Villagers YouTube 💜 Dear Villagers TikTok 💜 Dear Villagers Instagram
- The planet Cebete and its secrets 🪐 - 17 June 2025
In Star Overdrive, exploration is at the heart of the experience and the environment is designed to immerse the player in the adventure.Let's find out what inspired the creation of the game's environment!A tribute to Sci-Fi art legends Our environment is inspired by the work of Roger Dean and Chris Foss, whose iconic sci-fi art shaped generations of imagination. Expect surreal architecture, cosmic colors, and dreamlike landscapes that feel both alien and nostalgic, like the cover of a prog rock album brought to life.Roger Dean and in game footage Chris Foss art and in game footage A variety of BiomesThe planet Cebete boasts a wide range of unique biomes filled with hostile enemies! Each biome has its own specific features, and is made to be explored at full speed on your hoverboard. Wishlist Star Overdrive now and stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes updates! 💜 🛹 Join our Community �…
- Meet Nous in Star Overdrive 🛹 - 11 June 2025
She's at the heart of Star Overdrive's plot, let's meet Nous, Bios' girlfriend who mysteriously disappeared on planet Cebete!Nous is a fierce rider, a rock music lover, and someone who faces danger head-on. Just like Bios, she lives for adrenaline, speed… and loud guitars. The signal that starts it all One day, Bios receives a mysterious distress signal from Nous and decides to help her by following his trail into the unknown.As you explore Cebete, you'll come across Polaroids and tapes left by Nous that allow you to follow her journey around the planet and learn more about her disappearance.Wishlist and play the game to learn more about her history! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3728950/Star_Overdrive_Demo/
- Join us on Discord! 🪐 - 10 June 2025
If you'd like to join the Star Overdrive community, we invite you to join our discord server! You'll be able to chat with other players, find out exclusive news about the game, take part in giveways and more... It's also the place to give your feedback on the game and report any bugs you may have encountered while playing. Join us now!
- 📢 Star Overdrive at the Steam Next Fest 📢 - 9 June 2025
Good news, Star Overdrive takes part in Steam Next Fest! 🎸Don't hesitate to test the demo and give us your feedback on the game, we hope you like it!Play the demo now!
- F.A.Q - Star Overdrive ❓ - 6 June 2025
Hi all! Many of you have played the Star Overdrive demo and given us very positive feedback, thanks a lot for that! 😁Many of you also have questions, so we've prepared a FAQ for you, in the hope that it will help!What is this game? Star Overdrive is a high-speed action adventure set in an open world. Race across an alien planet on your Hoverboard, mastering tricks, battling enemies, solving puzzles, and using your powers to overcome challenges and shape your destiny! Is it a single-player, co-op or multiplayer game?It's single player.When will the game be released?The game is coming on Steam on June 19th. How much does the game cost? The game will be €34.99 with a 10% release discount for 2 weeks.How many of you are working on the game? We are a small team of 12 people and we do our best to ensure that you have the best possible experience on the game! 😁Are you planning any updates to…
- Meet Bios in Star Overdrive 🎸 - 4 June 2025
Let’s talk about the heart of Star Overdrive: Bios, our main character on this cosmic journey. If you've played the demo which is available now, you've already caught a glimpse of him, now it's time to meet him! His mission 🛹 Bios is a young man on a mission. After receiving a mysterious signal from his missing girlfriend Nous, he sets off across the galaxy to find her. His destination? The dangerous planet Cebete, where she may be waiting or in danger. With nothing but Nous’s old Hoverboard and his Keytar, Bios is ready to ride, fight, and play his way through every challenge the universe throws at him. Music, Style & Power 🎶 Bios isn’t your typical space hero he's a gamer, and a die-hard fan of 80s rock legends like Van Halen, AC/DC, and Deep Purple. His keytar isn’t just for show: it’s a weapon, a tool, and a source of power that lets him channel music into combat. Play the demo no…
- Behind the Voice - Holly Earl - 3 June 2025
We hope you enjoy the Star Overdrive demo and have a great time surfing the galaxy! 🪐 You've finally met the couple Bios and Nous, as well as the voice of Nous, through the game's tapes and cinematics. Spotlight: Holly Earl as Nous 🎤 Working with a voice actress was really important to us, and we're really happy to have Holly Earl as the voice of Nous. You may recognize her from British series such as Casualty, Doctor Who, or Cuckoo, and others. See you in Cebete! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2055590/Star_Overdrive/
- The demo is out now! 📢 - 2 June 2025
The wait is over, the demo of Star Overdrive is now available on Steam! You can now speed into the unknown on your hoverboard with Bios! 🤟 What’s in the Demo? 🛹 A slice of the main campaign Core hoverboard mechanics A look at the customization system A glimpse of the game's visual style and energy Epic combat We can't wait to hear what you think of the demo before the full game's release on June 19! Download the demo now and take your first ride through the stars! 🪐 https://store.steampowered.com/app/3728950/Star_Overdrive_Demo/
- Get ready to customize you Hoverboard! 🛠️ - 28 May 2025
We'd like to introduce you to an important feature of the game: the Hoverboard customization system, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do! Have you already started thinking about what your ideal hoverboard will look like? Elegant and minimalist? Colorful and flashy? Something totally out of the ordinary? The choice is yours! What can you customize? 🎨 Colors: Choose your own color palette to bring out your personality. Components: Collect crafting components to enhance performance and style. Designs: Apply designs, lights to make your style unique Board Types: Choose from different board shapes, each with its own unique feel. With so many possibilities, every Hoverboard can look and feel completely different. Whether you're into clean lines or chaotic energy, you’ll be able to create something that truly represents your playstyle. We can’t wait to see your Hoverboards once the demo…
- Focus on the Star Overdrive Manga 📖 - 26 May 2025
Less than a month before the release of Star Overdrive! 🪐 The countdown has begun Star Overdrive is just a few weeks away! While we all wait with excitement, let’s talk about the Manga that expands the universe of the game in new and emotional ways. Already available in physical format, it will soon be released digitally on Steam! About the Manga 📖 Written by Tommaso Bonanni (also the game’s Creative Director) and illustrated by the talented mangaka Alfredo Postiglione, Star Overdrive - Beyond the Stars is a must-read for fans looking to go deeper into the game's history. "We grow up in the 90' so Anime-Manga if for sure one on the source of inspiration, directly of indirectly. The very first concept of Star Overdrive was bord after I saw Eureka 7, incredible anime for visual and style, and they got Hoverboards ofc. You can see a lot of that in Star overdrive, but major part of the wo…
