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Steam app 2438990 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 18:43 UTC

Ark Nova

Plan and build a modern, scientifically managed zoo to support conservation projects in an acclaimed strategy board game.

Ark Nova Steam header artwork
Dire WolfDire Wolf
191playing now
23824-hour peak
372all-time peak
171average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

−9.3Gain−5.11%% gain288Peak

717 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.

07815623331113 Aug18 Aug23 Aug28 Aug02 Sep07 Sep12 SepThursday 13 August 2026201 peakFriday 14 August 2026288 peakSaturday 15 August 2026277 peakSunday 16 August 2026264 peakMonday 17 August 2026250 peakTuesday 18 August 2026262 peakWednesday 19 August 2026238 peakThursday 20 August 2026232 peakFriday 21 August 2026238 peakSaturday 22 August 2026241 peakSunday 23 August 2026257 peakMonday 24 August 2026249 peakTuesday 25 August 2026229 peakWednesday 26 August 2026242 peakThursday 27 August 2026235 peakFriday 28 August 2026258 peakSaturday 29 August 2026259 peakSunday 30 August 2026274 peakMonday 31 August 2026268 peakTuesday 01 September 2026237 peakWednesday 02 September 2026230 peakThursday 03 September 2026236 peakFriday 04 September 2026242 peakSaturday 05 September 2026236 peakSunday 06 September 2026244 peakMonday 07 September 2026248 peakTuesday 08 September 2026228 peakWednesday 09 September 2026249 peakThursday 10 September 2026220 peakFriday 11 September 2026212 peakSaturday 12 September 2026238 peak
Daily peakEvery hourly sample

All time

22 months, December 2024 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.

0100201301402Dec 2024Mar 2025Jun 2025Sep 2025Dec 2025Mar 2026Jun 2026Sep 2026December 2024252 monthly peakJanuary 2025216 monthly peakFebruary 2025221 monthly peakMarch 2025205 monthly peakApril 2025187 monthly peakMay 2025214 monthly peakJune 2025248 monthly peakJuly 2025230 monthly peakAugust 2025227 monthly peakSeptember 2025227 monthly peakOctober 2025251 monthly peakNovember 2025285 monthly peakDecember 2025264 monthly peakJanuary 2026342 monthly peakFebruary 2026372 monthly peakMarch 2026306 monthly peakApril 2026267 monthly peakMay 2026253 monthly peakJune 2026327 monthly peakJuly 2026304 monthly peakAugust 2026296 monthly peakSeptember 2026249 monthly peak
Monthly peak

The last four months

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The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.

082164246328July 2026August 2026September 2026October 2026July 2026304 peak — daily detail belowAugust 2026296 peak — hourly detail belowSeptember 2026249 peak — hourly detail below
Monthly peakHas finer data

July 2026

31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.

08216424632801 Jul06 Jul11 Jul16 Jul21 Jul26 Jul31 JulWednesday 01 July 2026252 peakThursday 02 July 2026256 peakFriday 03 July 2026278 peakSaturday 04 July 2026263 peakSunday 05 July 2026304 peakMonday 06 July 2026255 peakTuesday 07 July 2026267 peakWednesday 08 July 2026271 peakThursday 09 July 2026255 peakFriday 10 July 2026260 peakSaturday 11 July 2026250 peakSunday 12 July 2026268 peakMonday 13 July 2026255 peakTuesday 14 July 2026225 peakWednesday 15 July 2026242 peakThursday 16 July 2026244 peakFriday 17 July 2026219 peakSaturday 18 July 2026243 peakSunday 19 July 2026223 peakMonday 20 July 2026227 peakTuesday 21 July 2026232 peakWednesday 22 July 2026248 peakThursday 23 July 2026252 peakFriday 24 July 2026244 peakSaturday 25 July 2026246 peakSunday 26 July 2026226 peakMonday 27 July 2026241 peakTuesday 28 July 2026221 peakWednesday 29 July 2026233 peakThursday 30 July 2026206 peakFriday 31 July 2026224 peak

August 2026

31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 437 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.

08016024032001 Aug06 Aug11 Aug16 Aug21 Aug26 Aug31 AugSaturday 01 August 2026220 peakSunday 02 August 2026266 peakMonday 03 August 2026243 peakTuesday 04 August 2026238 peakWednesday 05 August 2026247 peakThursday 06 August 2026238 peakFriday 07 August 2026260 peakSaturday 08 August 2026265 peakSunday 09 August 2026296 peakMonday 10 August 2026277 peakTuesday 11 August 2026252 peakWednesday 12 August 2026278 peakThursday 13 August 2026274 peakFriday 14 August 2026288 peakSaturday 15 August 2026277 peakSunday 16 August 2026264 peakMonday 17 August 2026250 peakTuesday 18 August 2026262 peakWednesday 19 August 2026238 peakThursday 20 August 2026232 peakFriday 21 August 2026238 peakSaturday 22 August 2026241 peakSunday 23 August 2026257 peakMonday 24 August 2026249 peakTuesday 25 August 2026229 peakWednesday 26 August 2026242 peakThursday 27 August 2026235 peakFriday 28 August 2026258 peakSaturday 29 August 2026259 peakSunday 30 August 2026274 peakMonday 31 August 2026268 peak

September 2026

12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 280 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

06713420226901 Sep03 Sep05 Sep07 Sep09 Sep11 SepTuesday 01 September 2026237 peakWednesday 02 September 2026230 peakThursday 03 September 2026236 peakFriday 04 September 2026242 peakSaturday 05 September 2026236 peakSunday 06 September 2026244 peakMonday 07 September 2026248 peakTuesday 08 September 2026228 peakWednesday 09 September 2026249 peakThursday 10 September 2026220 peakFriday 11 September 2026212 peakSaturday 12 September 2026238 peak

October 2026

Ark Nova was released on 20 Jun, 2025.

Not out yet.There is nothing to draw for this month.
Nothing here is interpolated or estimated; where a sample is missing the line is broken.

Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 18:43 UTC
App ID
2438990
Last updated
26 Aug 2026 build 24954818
Developer
Dire Wolf
Publisher
Dire Wolf
Release date
20 Jun, 2025
Platforms
WindowsmacOS
Download size
368 MB786 MB
Install size
825 MB1.91 GB
Genres
Strategy
Game modes
Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP
Controller support
Full
Third-party account
Dire Wolf account required for online play.
Achievements
31

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam Turn NotificationsFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Full controller supportDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller Support

Accessibility

Popular tags

StrategyBoard GamePvPPvEResource ManagementTabletopMultiplayerTutorialSingleplayerAsynchronous Multiplayer
About this gameFull description from Steam
Design a modern zoo to help animals thrive as you support conservation projects around the world. 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! 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. Collect all 24 Achievements! Play Solo against the AI, Online, or on your couch with Pass and Play! Complete 13 strategic Challenges!
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

DEJUS14
IGRS18Interaksi Daring
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

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

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

macOS

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

Linux

Minimum: Recommended:
Supported languages10 languages
LanguageFull audio
English
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Japanese
Korean
Simplified Chinese
Spanish - Latin America
Traditional Chinese

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

31 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
Zoo AcademyAchievement
Mega ZooAchievement
ChallengerAchievement
Ultimate ChallengerAchievement
CompetitorAchievement
Ultimate CompetitorAchievement
ConservationistAchievement
PopularityAchievement
DiversificationAchievement
ResearcherAchievement

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19 developer announcements, Dec 2024 to Sep 2026 · times in UTC

September

  1. The Ark Nova Championship Test Event #2 Begins on Thursday!

    The second Test Event for the Ark Nova Digital Championship will soon be underway! We’ve collected a lot of valuable data and feedback from the first Test Event, and we will be implementing various changes to the next one for a smoother…

    Dire Wolf CS

August

  1. 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…

    Dire Wolf CS
  2. 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…

    Patch notes

January

  1. 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…

    Dire Wolf Digital

July

  1. 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…

    Patch notes

June

  1. 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…

    Patch notes
  2. 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 ImprovementsArk Nova…

    Dire Wolf CS
  3. 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…

    Dire Wolf CS

April

  1. Ark Nova Digital Patch 0.9.10

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45292642/19c100aeaec5b8bc3f353941907cf076404342fe.png 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…

    Patch notes
  2. Ark Nova Digital Patch 0.9.6

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45292642/0fd78fa29ae5192ba41c6983dde40c44fd344a11.jpg 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…

    Dire Wolf Digital
  3. Ark Nova Digital Patch 0.9.5

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45292642/298b430436e96ac7a25f1279bc540c4fc5b299d2.png 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…

    Patch notes

March

  1. Ark Nova Digital Patch 0.9.4

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45292642/ace8a737e755867cbc7ba9b8762c83bf6bb26ab5.png 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…

    Patch notes
  2. Ark Nova Digital Patch 0.9.3

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45292642/c5609d233e41990c51cdbacc182b31147f35614a.png 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…

    Patch notes
  3. Ark Nova Digital Patch 0.9.2

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45292642/abc0321de30f7a030267d8d178a4f800396cac37.png 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…

    Patch notes
  4. Ark Nova Digital 0.9 Patch Notes

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45292642/63a1e2b4c43dfc7a77cbcce867ade2219559da8b.png 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…

    Dire Wolf Digital

January

  1. Ark Nova 0.8.4 Patch Notes

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45292642/7fc3abd3d6709982a0963b06f11fa9c808a9c435.jpg 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…

    Dire Wolf CS

December

  1. Ark Nova .8.3 Patch Notes

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45292642/7055d1ccb6529e0b9b47b2e620a99faf7c2511be.jpg 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…

    Dire Wolf CS
  2. Ark Nova .8.2 Hotfix

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45292642/656018993025748d99490ece860afab1439dcba1.jpg 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…

    Dire Wolf CS
  3. Ark Nova .8.1 Hotfix

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45292642/656018993025748d99490ece860afab1439dcba1.jpg 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…

    Patch notes

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