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Ark Nova
Also known as Ark Nova, an, ark nova
Plan and build a modern, scientifically managed zoo to support conservation projects in an acclaimed strategy board game.
Last update
16 May 2026
Players now
211
Original sources
1
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Browse past updates and patch notes for this game.
- July 2025
- Ark Nova Digital 1.0.3 Patch NotesToday’s Ark Nova Digital patch introduces various improvements and bug fixes. Bug Fixes Revised expand/collapse behavior for windows during various selections. Window and modal sizes, positions, and layering should now…
- June 2025
- Today’s update focuses on a series of minor bug fixes for in-game text and preventing a locked state. Bug Fixes Fixed a non-English localization issue in the prompt for Release projects Fixed a localization issue in the…Patch notes
- It’s a big day for Ark Nova Digital, as the Early Access period officially comes to an end with Patch 1.0! Today’s patch addresses a handful of issues, and brings Ark Nova Digital to mobile devices! New Features and Imp…Patch notes
- Ark Nova Digital Patch 0.10Today’s 0.10 patch introduces many improvements and community-requested features, in preparation for leaving Early Access soon. Major Updates! Challenge yourself against the Malus! Want an extra challenge? Enable the Ma…
- April 2025
- Today’s patch addresses a handful of gameplay fixes for issues identified by the player community. Bug Fixes The Sponsor Magnet ability should now trigger immediately when the animal with it is played. Adding a Multipli…Patch notes
- Ark Nova Digital Patch 0.9.6Today’s patch addresses a handful of small fixes for issues identified by the player community. Bug Fixes The effects of Diversity Researcher and Research Institute should now work at the same time when playing animals.…
- Ark Nova Digital Patch 0.9.5Today’s patch addresses a handful of small fixes for issues identified by the player community. Bug Fixes Biodiverse Zoo will now correctly check the player before you in turn order instead of after. Special Exhibits wh…
- March 2025
- Today’s patch addresses a handful of small fixes for issues identified by the player community. Bug Fixes Standard enclosures are no longer component limited. Using Undo at certain times will no longer remove Quarantine…Patch notes
- Today’s patch addresses a handful of small fixes for issues identified by the player community. Bug Fixes Removed the white box which would sometimes appear on the Player History. Players will no longer be prompted to u…Patch notes
- Ark Nova Digital Patch 0.9.2Today’s patch introduces Polish-language support, and addresses a number of minor bugs and improvements. Witaj w grze! New Support for Polish localization has been added. Bug Fixes Fixed various cases where card icons c…
- Ark Nova Digital 0.9 Patch NotesGreetings, fellow zookeepers! We have a number of new features, bug fixes, and free bonus content to announce with this patch. New Features Promo Cards Two new promo cards—Promotion Team and Capybara—have been added to…
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Community progression
Top picks from 31 Steam achievements, sorted by player unlock rates.
- BenefactorMake 5 or more donations in a single game67.3%
- Expert PlannerScore a single enclosure with 3 different kiosks65.2%
- ConservationistWin a game with more than 20 conservation62.3%
- ResearcherHave more than 5 research icons in play61.3%
- PopularityGet to the top of the reputation track61.1%
- Warm and FuzzyFill a Petting Zoo enclosure with animals55.2%