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With the ultimate goal of owning the most successful zoological establishment, you will build enclosures, accommodate animals, and support conservation projects all over the world.
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About Ark Nova

About this game

Design a modern zoo to help animals thrive as you support conservation projects around the world.

A MODERN CLASSIC

Since its release in 2021, tabletop board game Ark Nova from designer Mathias Wigge has received numerous awards around the world. Now a new digital adaptation brings the strategy and science of the beloved board game to players everywhere!

PLAN, BUILD, CONSERVE

In Ark Nova, you will plan and design a modern, scientifically managed zoo. With the ultimate goal of owning the most successful zoological establishment, you will build enclosures, accommodate animals, and support conservation projects all over the world. Specialists and unique buildings will help you in achieving this goal.

At the heart of Ark Nova are 255 cards featuring animals, specialists, unique enclosures, and conservation projects, each with a particular ability. Use them to increase the appeal and scientific reputation of your zoo and to collect conservation points. Each player has a set of action cards, which you will use and upgrade to carry out your plans.

Each player has a set of five action cards to manage their gameplay, and the power of an action is determined by the slot the card currently occupies. The cards are:

  • BUILD: Allows you to build standard or special enclosures, kiosks, and pavilions.
  • ANIMALS: Allows you to accommodate animals in your zoo.
  • CARDS: Allows you to gain new zoo cards (animals, sponsors, and conservation project cards).
  • ASSOCIATION: Allows your association workers to carry out different tasks.
  • SPONSORS: Allows you to play a sponsor card in your zoo or to raise money.

With high replayability and rich components, Ark Nova provides a remarkable gaming experience that will bring the game to the table again and again.

MANY WAYS TO PLAY

  • Collect all 24 Achievements!
  • Play Solo against the AI, Online, or on your couch with Pass and Play!
  • Complete 13 strategic Challenges!

Game Details

Platform:
steam
Release Date:
December 05, 2024
Developer:
Dire Wolf
Publisher:
Dire Wolf
Supported Languages:
English
Genres:
Strategy
Board Game

Tabletop
Play Styles:
PvP
PvE

Resource Management

Tutorial

Multiplayer

Singleplayer

Asynchronous Multiplayer
Features:
Early Access
Singleplayer

Multiplayer

Pvp

Online pvp

Steam achievements

Full controller support

Steam turn notifications

Family sharing

Product Requirements

Minimum:

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64bit version only)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-2400 or AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Dire Wolf account required for online play

Recommended:

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 or better (64bit version only)
  • Processor: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT (512 MB) or ATI Radeon HD 4850 (512 MB) or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Graphics card with DX11 or OpenGL 3.x capabilities
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Dire Wolf account required for online play

Product Requirements

Minimum:

  • OS: macOS 10.15
  • Processor: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT (256 MB) or ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro (256 MB)
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Dire Wolf account required for online play

Recommended:

  • OS: macOS 14
  • Processor: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M (1 GB) or ATI Radeon HD 5670 (512 MB) or better
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Dire Wolf account required for online play

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Ark Nova is not fully Steam Deck Verified but the publisher says it is "Playable" on Steam Deck. Valve’s testing indicates that Ark Nova is Playable on Steam Deck. This game is functional on Steam Deck, but might require extra effort to interact with or configure.
  • All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
  • This game shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
  • Some in-game text is small and may be difficult to read
Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64bit version only)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-2400 or AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Dire Wolf account required for online play
Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 or better (64bit version only)
  • Processor: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT (512 MB) or ATI Radeon HD 4850 (512 MB) or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Graphics card with DX11 or OpenGL 3.x capabilities
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Dire Wolf account required for online play
Minimum:
  • OS: macOS 10.15
  • Processor: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT (256 MB) or ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro (256 MB)
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Dire Wolf account required for online play
Recommended:
  • OS: macOS 14
  • Processor: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M (1 GB) or ATI Radeon HD 5670 (512 MB) or better
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Dire Wolf account required for online play
Ark Nova was released on December 05, 2024
Yes, Ark Nova supports MacOS.
Ark Nova is published by Dire Wolf
Ark Nova was developed by Dire Wolf
Fanatical users tagged Ark Nova as Strategy, Board Game, and Tabletop
Yes. Fanatical users tagged Ark Nova as having PvP
Yes. Fanatical users tagged Ark Nova as having PvE
Yes. Fanatical users tagged Ark Nova as having Multiplayer
Yes. Fanatical users tagged Ark Nova as having Singleplayer
Yes. Fanatical users tagged Ark Nova as having Asynchronous Multiplayer
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Ark Nova as Strategy
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Ark Nova as Board Game
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Ark Nova as Tabletop

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