How to use the winch in Over the Hill
Checked 17 October 2026. Updated 2026-10-17.
I expected a recovery gadget. The studio’s own posts make it the economy tool as well: you hook a meteorite and drag it free. On 16 October 2026 I still could not confirm the button that fires it, so this page refuses to invent a key.
Recovery tools and controls
The June 2026 official tool list includes winch anchors, repair kits, a camp and a meteorite radar. Check the controls and available tools in your own build before a recovery. This page does not invent a keyboard key or gamepad button where no confirmed binding is available.
For a practical recovery attempt, identify a reachable anchor shown by the game, inspect the cable path and apply the displayed control. This is general recovery advice, not a measured anchor-selection rule. Exact cable reach, water-damage timers and tool unlock requirements are omitted because a direct verified source is unavailable.
Why co-op changes the winch
Online co-op supports up to four players, which lets friends coordinate recovery and exploration. The earlier community research included meteorite crew and payout tables, but those precise values are not supported by a direct source here. Do not assume a specific rock needs a fixed number of trucks from this guide.
The console announcement includes a winch-themed collectible pin. For the gameplay link between meteorites, Pebbles and upgrades, read meteorites. First-hour context is on beginner tips. No size-by-size payout table is verified here.
Questions
What is the Over the Hill winch range?
No directly sourced or independently measured range is verified here. Use the in-game anchor indicator rather than an uncited cable-length figure.
Which button uses the winch?
I could not confirm the binding from official material. Check the in-game control list rather than a guessed key.