Nova Antarctica launches January 29

The atmospheric sci-fi exploration game Nova Antarctica is coming to PC via Steam on January 29th, according to publisher PARCO GAMES and developer RexLabo.

In a recent press release, RexLabo’s game director and creator, m.Hayashi, explained that Nova Antarctica started with a simple question: what would happen to people if the world fell silent? He believes releasing the game now feels like offering a glimpse into a potential future – one built on both our errors and our ability to overcome them. Hayashi describes the game as an invitation for players to explore a distant future Antarctica, a setting that has always captivated him and sparked unexpected creative possibilities. He hopes players will find stories within the game that resonate with them on a personal level and leave a lasting impression.

Here is an overview of the game, via PARCO GAMES:

About

It’s the year 2900, and Earth is beyond saving. What was once the pristine continent of Antarctica now holds the remnants of a world devastated by disease, hunger, harsh weather, and endless war. Then, a strange signal emerges from the South Pole, offering a glimmer of hope – or possibly, a new and terrifying threat.

In Nova Antarctica, you play as a child who journeys to the frozen south, following a mysterious signal. You’ll explore a haunting landscape, searching for the signal’s source and a sense of belonging in a world scarred by the past. The game combines elements of survival – like crafting and finding food – with open-world exploration and the chance to befriend animals. You’ll need to brave a harsh, unforgiving environment while uncovering the secrets hidden beneath the ice.

This place is completely unlike anything you’ve encountered before. Imagine a future Antarctica, drastically changed by environmental disaster, now teeming with bizarre new life, filled with lingering memories, and holding secrets beneath the ice. The fate of Earth – and humanity – rests here, and you are in charge.

Key Features

  • Explore a far-future reimagining of Antarctica—a living, dynamic ecosystem shaped by centuries of change.
  • Discover wildlife shaped by a world altered beyond recognition.
  • Survive harsh conditions using tools, intuition, and fragile technology salvaged from the remnants of human civilization.
  • Uncover a branching narrative shaped by your decisions, your relationships to the continent’s mysteries, and the stories you leave behind.
  • Experience an atmospheric, meditative tone unlike most sci-fi adventures – intimate, human, and quietly haunting.

Watch a new trailer below.

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2026-01-08 15:46