Ark Nova

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• Announcements·27 Aug 2026Official

  Announcing the Ark Nova Digital Championship Series!

  We're excited to unveil the first-ever Ark Nova Digital Championship Series, a multi-stage competition that will give players the opportunity to compete against the best players in the game and ultimately qualify for the Ark Nova World Championship next year in Berlin!Test Event - Live Today!Before the official qualifiers begin, we are hosting an open Test Event using the same structure as the Championship Qualifiers. Thursday, 8/27: 10am PST - 11pm PSTFriday, 8/28: 10am PST - 1pm PST (Open to the Top 16 from Day 1, actual closing time may vary)This event will give everyone a chance to experience the format and help us prepare for the season ahead. This will also be your opportunity to provide feedback on map selection, game settings, and other event details before the official qualifiers begin. You can report your feedback here on Steam, or join the Dire Wolf Discord where we currently have a dedicated channel for discussion!To join the Test Event, navigate to the Events tab in the Online modes! Monthly Qualifiers - October 2026 through January 2027Four open qualifiers will be held, one each month from October through January. Participation is free and open to all players. Map selection will use Advanced Draft with Alternative Maps enabled. Each event will play out as follows:Day 1: Open QualifierComplete four games during the event window.Players earn points based on their placement in each game. At the conclusion of Day 1, the Top 16 players on the leaderboard advance to the playoffs on Day 2.Day 2: Elimination PlayoffsThe Top 16 players will be divided into four games of four players, with each game's winner advancing to the qualifier finals. The winner of the final game earns a spot in the Ark Nova Digital Championship Finals.Qualifier RewardsEvery qualifier features an exclusive participation avatar:October Qualifier - King Cobra AvatarNovember Qualifier - Cheetah AvatarDecember Qualifier - African Bush Elephant AvatarJanuary Qualifier - Bald Eagle AvatarPlaye...
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• Patch Notes·27 Aug 2026Official

  Ark Nova Digital 1.1.1 Patch Notes

  Today’s Ark Nova Digital patch introduces the Event Tab in preparation for testing upcoming Tournament functionality, as well as improvements and bug fixes across the app.Join the Ark Nova Digital Championship Test Event!Click on the new Events tab in the Online modes to join the Ark Nova Digital Championship Test Event! The event runs today, August 27th, with the top 16 scoring players moving onto Day 2, which will be live tomorrow. For more information about the digital championship and the test event, be sure to check out our website!Bug FixesCards in hand are no longer hidden by the Upgrades area when taking Association actionsPerceptions stinger no longer reveals which card(s) were chosen.Okapi Stable now indicates the card it played in the action log.Fixed some Japanese localization errors.Fixed the Italian localization for Polar Bear Exhibit.Fixed a few areas where localization keys were being displayed.Players are no longer encounter errors when resuming matches with Unclear Agenda.Players no longer crash when cancelling a multiplier prompt for the Cards II action.Australian Pelican no longer forces players to build.Players that drop below 5 appeal are no longer targetable by hostile effects (Venom, Constrict).Research Zoo now scores correctly if you have > 6 research in your zoo.Waza Special Assignment (on large) now correctly prevents small animals from being played via flocking.Waza Special Assignment now rewards the player correctly if 2 animals are played in the same Animals action.Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented sponsor cards from being played with the Pay to Play Sponsor map reward.Resolve All no longer skips Pay to Play Sponsor rewards.Grizzly Bear correctly grants a maximum of 3 X-tokens.Fixed an issue with undo interacting with the extra action map bonus reward in a way that could cause you to discard extra card to the Cards action.Fixed an issue that allowed an illegal placement of sponsor tiles when undoing Diversity Researcher.Correct am...
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• Community & Events·26 Jan 2026Official

  Steam Board Game Fest!

  Get ready to roll some digital dice, because the Steam Board Game Fest has begun, and Dire Wolf games are available at a discount from now until February 2nd! With online play, solo modes, AI opponents, unique challenge scenarios, achievements to chase, and much more, digital board games are a great way to experience your favorite tabletop classics in new ways outside of game night. Don't miss this chance to add more titles to your virtual shelves!Save 30% on Dune: Imperium Digital!Power over spice is power over all – stake your claim on Arrakis in the award-winning board game of strategy and intrigue in the iconic universe of Frank Herbert’s Dune! You'll also find the Rise of Ix expansion on sale for 20% off! Expand the imperium with mighty Dreadnoughts, powerful Ixian technology, and more. Save an Additional 10% with the Dune: Imperium Digital Bundle! Featuring Dune: Imperium, Rise of Ix, and Immortality! Save 60% on Root Digital!Whether you’re a seasoned warrior seeking to expand your digital Root repertoire or a new player looking to dive into the Woodland for the first time, this is the perfect opportunity to save big on Root Digital and its expansions — especially with the new Hirelings & Landmarks expansion now available!Build up the Woodland with Expansions!Root: The Marauder Expansion (10% off)Root: The Underworld Expansion (30% off)Root: The Riverfolk Expansion (30% off)Root: Exiles & Partisans & Vagabonds Expansion (30% off)Root: The Clockwork Expansion (30% off)Root Soundtrack (30% off)(Note: DLC is cross-platform; buy it once and play it anywhere!)Save an Additional 25% with the Root Digital Bundle!Save 25% on Clank! Digital!Clank!, the iconic deck-building board game adventure, challenges you to sneak into a dragon’s lair, steal one of her precious artifacts, and escape – before you’re roasted to a crisp! The Sunken Treasures expansion adds even more venues to plunder, with new dangers lurking underwater!Save an Additional 10% with the Clank! Digital B...
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• Patch Notes·7 Jul 2025Official

  Ark Nova Digital 1.0.3 Patch Notes

  Today’s Ark Nova Digital patch introduces various improvements and bug fixes.Bug FixesRevised expand/collapse behavior for windows during various selections.Window and modal sizes, positions, and layering should now appear correctly across the UI.Various localization issues should now be fixed.Archaeologist should now properly trigger for placement bonuses on the alternate Research Institute map.The Research Mission heroic challenge should no longer cause a loss of $10 when saving and rejoining.Naturalist Zoo should now clearly reflect its current status.Viewing an opponent’s zoo with the Red Tape malus should no longer affect the donation cost display in your own zoo.Card hints in the tutorial should now be clearer and more helpful.Transition visuals to the landing screen should now display correctly.Zoom speed on tablets should now be quicker.Close-ups should now be viewable even while effects are resolving.The effects resolution queue should now support scrolling as expected.Player markers in the break tracker should now be sized properly in solo games.The Archaeological Dig heroic challenge should now enforce starting hand limitations even after reopening the game during map selection.Players should no longer sometimes be prompted to play a third animal while on Commercial Harbor.Display should no longer expand when taking the Animals action when no animals can be played from it.Known IssuesThe UI does not display 2+ Multiplier tokens on actions.Architectural Zoo and Naturalist Zoo do not communicate current status.Thank you for playing! Your continued feedback helps us to make Ark Nova Digital the best version of itself it can be. If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for general improvements, drop us a line! You can reach us using the in-game feedback option, via email to support@direwolfdigital.com, or by posting to the Dire Wolf Discord!
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• Patch Notes·25 Jun 2025Official

  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 FixesFixed a non-English localization issue in the prompt for Release projectsFixed a localization issue in the prompt for the special enclosure project bonusFixed issues in the tutorial where the player could close a window in which they were making a selection and be unable to proceedKnown IssuesA French description for Polar Bear Exhibit is incorrect.An Italian description for Reptile Month is incorrect.Localization issue in non-English languages with the button that returns the viewer to their own zoo (when they are viewing an opponent’s zoo)The HUD does not display 2+ Multiplier tokens on actions.An opponent viewing the zoo of a player with the Red Tape malus will see the cost of a donation as though they themselves were affected by itArchitectural Zoo and Naturalist Zoo do not communicate current status We appreciate your continued support and feedback for Ark Nova Digital! If you encounter any issues or if anything else in the game that seems off, or have suggestions for general improvements, drop us a line! You can reach us using the in-game feedback option, via email to support@direwolfdigital.com, or by posting to Steam Forums or the Dire Wolf Discord. Thanks for playing Ark Nova Digital!
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