Breaking the Ice: RexLabo's Nova Antarctica Signs Publishing Deal with PARCO GAMES

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Breaking the Ice: RexLabo's Nova Antarctica Signs Publishing Deal with PARCO GAMES

Survival adventure to debut with hands-on demo at Tokyo Game Show 2025 and on Steam

Tokyo, Japan, 26 September 2025 - Indie developer RexLabo today announced that its upcoming narrative-driven survival adventure, Nova Antarctica, will be published by PARCO GAMES, the new games label from Japanese cultural giant Parco.

Visitors to Tokyo Game Show 2025 can also go hands-on with the game for the very first time at the PARCO GAMES booth. The same demo will also be available on Steam.

Set 900 years after a global collapse, Nova Antarctica tells the story of a lone child drawn south by a mysterious signal. Combining survival mechanics, crafting, exploration, and the ability to befriend animal companions, the game challenges players to endure the world's most unforgiving landscape while uncovering the secrets hidden beneath the ice.

You can watch the latest Nova Antarctica Tokyo Game Show 2025 trailer here:


"Working with PARCO GAMES gives us the support and reach we need to bring Nova Antarctica to players around the world," says RexLabo Game Director and Creator, m.Hayashi. "It's the perfect home for a game that blends cultural storytelling with survival gameplay."

Founded in 1969, Parco has long been at the heart of Japan’s cultural and creative industries, blending fashion, art, and retail with forward-looking experiences through its shopping malls, galleries, and cafés. With the launch of PARCO GAMES, the company is extending that legacy into an excitingly fresh field, championing titles that combine artistry, culture, and innovation.

"As a company, we have always sought to create platforms where culture and creativity can thrive," offers Yuichi Nishizawa, General Manager at PARCO GAMES. "With Nova Antarctica, we are proud to support a game that reflects those values - blending striking artistry with an emotionally resonant story of survival and hope."

Nova Antarctica is currently in development for Steam on PC and will launch Winter 2025.

About RexLabo

RexLabo is an independent studio creating story-driven games designed to move players emotionally. By combining automation with Unity in a hybrid approach, the team delivers high-quality experiences quickly, even at a small scale. From Tokyo to the world, RexLabo crafts memorable games where story and system work hand in hand to create compelling experiences.

About PARCO GAMES

PARCO GAMES is a new Japanese indie games label from PARCO, a long-standing cultural pioneer celebrated for blending fashion, art, retail, and creative experiences through its iconic shopping centres and diverse initiatives. Building on this legacy, PARCO GAMES puts creators first, providing a platform for unique voices and imaginative visions. The label champions games with bold ideas, striking art styles, and innovative storytelling, continuing PARCO’s tradition of shaping culture in fresh and unexpected ways.