Independent publisher Blue Backpack is thrilled to announce that, thanks to their strategic partnership with Asian video game publisher PARCO GAMES, their highly anticipated indie titles Constance and The Berlin Apartment will be showcased at Tokyo Game Show 2025, taking place September 25–28. Both games will appear at the PARCO GAMES booth, marking their debut at Japan’s premier gaming event.
The Berlin Apartment will release on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One on November 17, 2025. Constance will follow shortly after with a PC release on November 24, 2025, ahead of its PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch/Switch 2 launch in 2026.
About Constance
Constance is a 2D hand-drawn metroidvania blending fluid platforming, fast-paced combat, and deep themes of creativity and mental health. Players transform into paint, dive through walls and terrain, and master unique brush techniques that grant powerful abilities but risk corruption with overuse.
- Unlock new brush techniques, defeat enemies, solve intricate puzzles, and uncover Constance’s story.
- Experience a flow-state gameplay loop inspired by Hollow Knight and Celeste.
- Explore themes of balance, creativity, and self-discovery.
Critics are already taking notice:
- “We can easily imagine Constance taking over from Silksong without difficulty” –Gamekult
- “Constance is, so far, the best Hollow Knight-like game I’ve ever played” –GameSpot
About The Berlin Apartment
The Berlin Apartment is a first-person narrative adventure unfolding within a single apartment over the span of a century. Beginning with a handyman restoring the property during the COVID era while caring for his daughter, the game uncovers the intertwined stories of the apartment’s former residents through relics, memories, and personal histories.
- Explore lives shaped by dreams, dangers, and defining moments across generations.
- Relics and artifacts become silent witnesses to stories of joy, struggle, and mystery.
- A deeply immersive blend of narrative exploration and historical reflection.
Critics highlight its unique premise:
- “Will pull you in and leave you wanting more” –PowerUp Gaming
- “The Berlin Apartment looks exciting” –Eurogamer Germany
About Blue Backpack
Blue Backpack is an independent developer and publisher based in Berlin and Cologne, specializing in narrative-driven games. The studio is currently developing two titles: Constance and The Berlin Apartment.
- Instagram: @_blue_backpack
- X/Twitter: @_blue_backpack
- Bluesky: bluebackpack.bsky.social
- TikTok: @bluebackpackgames
About PARCO GAMES
PARCO Co., Ltd. launched PARCO GAMES to bring its fashion, entertainment, and art expertise into the gaming industry. The label serves as an umbrella brand for PARCO’s game-related ventures, including publishing, events, and retail collaborations. Through Tokyo Game Show and global initiatives, PARCO GAMES is expanding its presence in the interactive entertainment market.
- Official Website: games.parco.jp
- X/Twitter: @parco_games
- YouTube: PARCO GAMES
- TikTok: @parco_games
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