Ark Nova
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Playing now
146−39 vs. yesterday
All-time peak
372Feb 2026
| Published | Kind | Announcement | Build |
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| Game update | Ark Nova Digital 1.0.2 Patch Notes 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 prompt for the special enclosure project bonus · Fixed issues in the tutorial where the player could close a window in which they were making a selection and be unable to pr… | — | |
| Major update | Ark Nova Digital 1.0 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 Improvements Ark Nova Digital is now available on iOS and Android devices! Bug Fixes · Action log now shows Endgame scoring. · Hotkeys used for rotating buildings now function as ex… | — | |
| Major update | Ark Nova Digital Patch 0.10 Today’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 Malus feature to introduce an additional obstacle to overcome. · With Malus active, you'll choose one of two drawbacks during setup from a pool of 11 possibilities. · You can even… | — | |
| Game update | Ark Nova Digital Patch 0.9.10 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 Multiplier token to an action that is being taken should no longer cause it to trigger immediately. · You should no longer be able to use Breeding Program/Global Breeding Program to… |
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| In-game event | Ark Nova Digital Patch 0.9.6 Today’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. · Covering a placement bonus and then undoing should no longer result in being unable to gain that bonus. · Individual windows should no longer get “stuck” on opponents when s… | — |
| Game update | Ark Nova Digital Patch 0.9.5 Today’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 which give you a building at the start of the game should now consistently trigger. · Migration Recording will now only work while in play, not in your hand. · The Undo button… | — |
| Game update | Ark Nova Digital Patch 0.9.4 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 Lab’s protection. · Fixed localization issue with Boost: Association effect. · Resized chat window to avoid overlapping buttons on the game results screen. · Clarified the f… | — |
| Game update | Ark Nova Digital Patch 0.9.3 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 use the Commercial Harbor map ability when they first connect to it or after they complete an action (they can still activate it manually). · The headers for each area now pro… | — |
| Game update | Ark Nova Digital Patch 0.9.2 Today’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 could appear overlapping or obscured. · Increased the resolution of artworks on thumbnail card displays. · The lobby will now default to the game browser when you have no acti… | — |
| In-game event | Ark Nova Digital 0.9 Patch Notes Greetings, 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 the game! Animal Avatars By popular request, a dozen animal avatars have been added to the game. From the regal lion to the playful dusky leaf monkey, there’s an animal for every… | — |
| In-game event | Ark Nova 0.8.4 Patch Notes Greeting, fellow zookeepers! We’re feeding the animals, cleaning up the spaces, and spraying those pesky bugs to ensure the smoothest gameplay! Bug Fixes Gameplay · Special enclosures should now enforce water and rock requirements when trying to move animals into them. · Federal Grants should now correctly grant the Conservation Bonus if the user meets the reputation requirement. · Easy AI shou… | — |
| In-game event | Ark Nova .8.3 Patch Notes Here’s one present you get to unwrap early! We’ve got our final patch of the year jingling your way, complete with bug fixes and more. Huzzah! Bug Fixes · Competitive map mode (where players are given the same random advanced map) is now called “Mirrored”. · The Breeding Program and Global Breeding Program Sponsor cards can now be used together to support a base conservation project. · Each pla… | — |
| In-game event | Ark Nova .8.2 Hotfix We’ve got another hotfix today to help smooth out your gaming experience! Unleash the wild! Fixes · Gameplay: Enclosures should now always move as expected when using a Gamepad. · Gameplay: Sponsorship cards should no longer track values as money. · Gameplay: When the map is completely covered, the Architectural Zoo final scoring card should now grant a 1 Conservation bonus at end of the game.… | — |
| Game update | Ark Nova .8.1 Hotfix Thank you everyone for a great first day of Early Access for Ark Nova Digital ! The team has been hard at work, and we have a quick hotfix for you to fix a few key issues! Fixes · Gameplay: If you use the Hunter ability and wind up with all non-animal cards, those should now be discarded. · Gameplay: Expert in small animals should now count Petting Zoo Animals for its 3 money discount. · Client… | — |