- [NOVA ANTARCTICA] Ver. 1.4.1 Update Now Available! - 2 September 2026
Thank you for your continued support.We have released Version 1.4.1 today.In this update, we have fixed several issues based on feedback from our players.Ver. 1.4.1 Update NotesAdjusted the terrain in the new stage added in Ver. 1.4.0.Improved safeguards against an issue where players could continuously fall through the ground at the start of a stage under certain play environments.Strengthened measures to prevent wolves from endlessly spinning in place or walking off toward unintended locations.We will continue to develop and improve the game while listening closely to your feedback, with the goal of providing an even better experience for everyone.Thank you for your continued support.
- Ver 1.4 available now! Survival & Craft Fest Sale! - 31 August 2026
Plenty of exciting news to share.First, we are taking part in Steam's Survival and Craft Fest, happening as you are reading this text.Nova Antarctica will be at a 50% discount during this period.Please be sure not to miss this if you have been keeping an eye on the game.And then, the fun part... UPDATE.Let us share some of the big ones below:Added a new movie that expands the game's world and story *plays when starting a new gameQuick Crafting featureOther updates are as follows:NewAdded a page to view history journal entries.Please note: Journal entries of the stages played in old save data will not reflect this update.Added map indicators for story branching trigger objects and major rescue target animals.Added a page to view multi-ending branches.Please note: With older save data, this update will be reflected when you progress to the next stage.Due to the following additions, equipp…
- We're attending to gamescom! Peek at some of the update content! - 19 August 2026
We are beyond excited to announce that Nova Antarctica will be playable at gamescom.Find us at:Hall 10.2, Indie Arena Booth B01-B02 (we’ll be at one of those two booths)This marks the first public showcase of Version 1.4, our biggest and most polished build yet. We cannot wait for gamescom visitors to get their hands on it and experience all the new content and improvements firsthand. This updated build will be available on the full version after gamescom period.Major update contents in ver. 1.4Multiple endings with new story paths to discoverAdditional movieGameplay and quality-of-life improvementsBug fixes and optimizationsSee you at gamescom! — RexLabo / PARCO GAMES Team
- 【-35%】NOVA ANTARCTICA is Now in the Steam Summer Sale! - 1 July 2026
/NOVA ANTARCTICA is participating in the Steam Summer Sale!\\Get it now at 35% off until July 10, 2:00 AM (JST).Experience the world of Antarctica with the latest update, First-Person Mode!
- A Whole New Perspective — Update 1.3 Now Live - 14 April 2026
Hello everyone, Update 1.3 is now live!You can now experience Nova Antarctica in a completely new way with the addition of a full first-person mode. Explore the world up close — survive, craft, and ride across the icy Antarctic landscape from a whole new perspective. Experience the changing weather and atmosphere in a much more immersive way. This new mode adds a whole new dimension to the game, and we highly encourage you to give it a try. You can switch between first-person and the original third-person view at any time in the options menu. Following our previous update focused on gameplay balance and overall improvements, we’ll continue refining the experience based on your feedback — while also working on exciting new content for the future. See you on the ice! — RexLabo / PARCO GAMES TeamPatch NotesNewAdded first-person mode (can be toggled in the options menu)Adjustments / Changes…
- The First Big Update — Nova Antarctica Version 1.2 - 6 March 2026
Hello explorers,Today we released Version 1.2, the first big update for Nova Antarctica.In our previous community post, we mentioned that we were carefully reviewing your feedback and working on improvements to the overall experience. This update is the first step in that process. Thanks to the feedback shared through reviews, social media, and gameplay streams, we were able to identify several areas that needed attention.While we are preparing a broader roadmap that we will share with you soon, we wanted to deliver these improvements as quickly as possible. Version 1.2 introduces a number of important fixes and adjustments — including difficulty balancing, control improvements, and a brand-new checkpoint save system designed to make retrying challenging sections much smoother.We’ll share more details about upcoming updates soon. Thank you again for exploring Nova Antarctica with us and…
- To Everyone Who Played “NOVA ANTARCTICA”: Our Gratitude and Upcoming Updates - 25 February 2026
Hello everyone, It’s been one month since the launch of Nova Antarctica and we want to sincerely thank everyone who stepped onto the ice with us. After many years of development, it’s incredible to see the game finally in players’ hands and being enjoyed by so many of you around the world. Watching players explore, survive, and interpret the experience we’ve crafted — across social media posts, livestreams, videos, and reviews — has made this launch truly meaningful for our team. At the same time, this release marks only the beginning. We are carefully reading all of your feedback and listening closely to what you have to say. We’re encouraged by the positive responses, and we’re equally grateful for the constructive feedback we’ve received. Your input has been invaluable in helping us understand how we can make the game the best it can be. We are already working on several major update…
- The launch sale runs until 3:00 AM JST on February 11! - 10 February 2026
#NOVA ANTARCTICA – Launch Sale Ends at 3:00 AM JST on February 11!Don’t miss your chance to grab the game at 20% OFF during the launch sale!▼詳細
- 【Nova Antarctica】Ver.1.1 Update Information! - 6 February 2026
Thank you for your continued support.Today, we have released the Version 1.1 update for NOVA ANTARCTICA.This update includes various improvements and adjustments based on the feedback we’ve received, allowing you to enjoy a smoother and more comfortable gameplay experience.■ Ver.1.1 Update Details1. Added a radial menu display specifically for keyboard controls during in‑game actions.2. Added a new effect that shakes the stamina gauge when attempting an action without enough stamina.3. Added a save icon that appears when saving the game (pause menu).4. Adjusted the climate difficulty in Stage 1 to be more forgiving.5. Added two additional resource crates to the paw-print route in the Stage 1 cat event.6. Added several new resources to Stage 1, including an item required to activate the hologram.7. Removed unnatural collision detection from certain objects in the northern area of Stage 1…
- 'Nova Antarctic' will be released, January 29, 2026! - 28 January 2026
'Nova Antarctic' will be released from 0:00(JST) on Thursday, January 29, 2026!A survival adventure game set in the fantastical and harsh unknown land of Antarctica is now available on Steam!Let's go on a harsh adventure to Antarctica 900 years later.▼Steam Store page To celebrate the release of the NOVA ANTARCTICA Official Visual Book “Warm?”, we are simultaneously launching the same visual book as DLC on Steam!Featuring 14 newly written poems by artist Rintaro Fuse and 15 illustrations by RexLabo, this visual book allows you to dive even deeper into the world of NOVA ANTARCTICA.▼ A special 20% OFF bundle sale is now live! Don’t miss this offer! NOVA ANTARCTICA”PARCO GAME CENTER Special Edition ✨Starting Friday, February 6, the limited-time PARCO GAME CENTER will open at Shibuya PARCO!Inside the venue, we will be offering a limited-quantity merchandise set, the “PARCO GAME CENTER Speci…
- NOVA ANTARCTICA‼—1 days to go.— - 28 January 2026
NovaAntarctica releases Jan 29 (JST)・・・Penguin・・・ I never grew, and the herd turned its back on me. That was when I met you.
- NOVA ANTARCTICA‼—2 days to go.— - 27 January 2026
NovaAntarctica releases Jan 29 (JST)・・・Tiger・・・ My ever-annoying little companion was gone. And when silence finally settled in, I realized how terrifying it was to be alone.
- NOVA ANTARCTICA‼—3 days to go.— - 26 January 2026
NovaAntarctica releases Jan 29 (JST)・・・Bear・・・ For the one dear to me, who will surely return someday.
- NOVA ANTARCTICA‼—4 days to go.— - 25 January 2026
南極計画、1月29日リリース！NovaAntarctica releases Jan 29 (JST)・・・鹿/Deer・・・ 枯れて、生まれ、奪われ、消える、そんなものを何百年と見守っている。 Withered, born, taken, vanished— For centuries, I have watched over these things.
- NOVA ANTARCTICA‼—5 days to go.— - 24 January 2026
NovaAntarctica releases Jan 29 (JST)・・・Racoon・・・ If I could gather the brilliance of these jewels, I felt I could see you again.
- The Demo Has Been Updated Today! — 6 Days Until Release — - 23 January 2026
■Demo Update Released Today!・Tutorial improvements・Added a tutorial review / replay feature・Improved the menu screen UI・Added an on-screen alert when the battery is running low・Adjusted the climate difficulty in the first stage to be more forgiving・Various bug fixes and stability improvements
- “Nova Antarctica: PARCO GAME CENTER Special Edition” Is Set for Release! - 23 January 2026
■ “Nova Antarctica” PARCO GAME CENTER Special EditionTo celebrate the PARCO GAME CENTER event taking place from February 6 to March 2, a special goods set from PARCO GAMES’ publishing title “Nova Antarctica” is set for release.This three-item special set includes a Steam activation key card that allows players to enjoy Nova Antarctica on Steam, an acrylic diorama plate, and a special printed booklet of the Official Visual Book “Attakai?”, which is normally available only as a PDF on Steam. ▼ ContentsSteam Activation Key CardAcrylic Diorama PlateOfficial Visual Book “Attakai?” – Special Photo Book Edition Scheduled Retail Price: ¥4,780 (tax included) ▼ How to PurchaseIn-store sales at the PARCO GAME CENTER held at Shibuya PARCO from February 6 to March 2Online sales via ONLINE PARCO starting at 12:00 AM on February 6ONLINE PARCO:https://online.parco.jp/shop/g/gP028873-00735/▼ Important N…
- NOVA ANTARCTICA Official Release Scheduled for January 29! - 8 January 2026
■Release Date: January 29, 2026, 12:00 AM (JST)■Genre: Survival Adventure■Platform ：Steam® ■Developer: RexLabo LLC (Japan)■Special Website：https://games.parco.jp/page/novaantarctica/Special Edition: NOVA ANTARCTICA Official Visual BookTo celebrate the launch of NOVA ANTARCTICA, we are excited to announce the release of the Official Visual Book. It will be available as part of a bundle with NOVA ANTARCTICA on Steam.■NOVA ANTARCTICA Official Visual BookFeaturing 15 delicate illustrations created by the NOVA ANTARCTICA development team, along with 14 poems by artist Rintaro Fuse, expressing the unique world of NOVA ANTARCTICA.(Total: 32 pages)※The Official Visual Book will be provided as a PDF (Japanese only).※Pricing details will be announced at a later date.■About Rintaro FuseAn artist exploring themes such as the “new solitude” in cities after the advent of the iPhone and the recovery o…
- Happy Holidays! Make your holiday season even more fun! - 24 December 2025
~~~Happy Holidays!!~~~Thank you very much for playing the demo version of NOVA ANTARCTICA.To help you enjoy a smoother and more comfortable experience, we’d like to share the following tips.Please check them out and continue enjoying the game!NOVA ANTARCTICA Demo Play Guide① Save TimingYour progress is saved when you move to the next stage or when you open the pause menu.② About DifficultyThere is no difficulty setting option.However, wandering off or getting lost will make the game harder by design.Conversely, aiming straight for the goal will feel like an easy mode.③ Know the Goal LocationUntil you get used to the game, start exploring near the goal and expand your range from there.This way, you can quickly exit the stage when needed.④ About StaminaStamina does not recover naturally, so you need to be careful about what actions you take.However, sprinting consumes very little stamina,…
- NOVA ANTARCTICA – Latest Updates - 29 November 2025
On November 29 (Sat), we shared exciting news about NOVA ANTARCTICA during Indie Live Expo 2025. Thank you to everyone who tuned in! Here’s a summary of what was announced:■ New Demo Now Available!Starting today, you can play the new demo on Steam. This updated version includes major improvements:No time limit Enjoy a more open and free exploration experience.New story events Meet the characters who help the protagonist’s child: Penguin and Wolf. The story now unfolds in deeper and more meaningful ways.Steam page: ■ Demo Feedback SurveyWe’d love to hear your thoughts! Please share your feedback here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewZ4Rk96WZNkMlD05Vw4y4zmajIptonZAO2cf1NY9ly4dYFA/viewform?usp=dialog■ Episode Movies & Special Trailer Released!Alongside the demo, we’ve published Episode Movies on YouTube. Enjoy the soft, storybook-like visuals and the delicate atmosphere that re…
