Game · Dire Wolf
Ark Nova
Plan and build a modern, scientifically managed zoo to support conservation projects in an acclaimed strategy board game.
Before you buy
- Redeem on
- Steam clientPC: Windows, macOS. Needs a free Steam account.
- Activates in
- Europe and UK. Activates on accounts registered in 32 countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.Activates on accounts registered in the EU, EEA, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.Will not activate on accounts registered in North America, Asia, Latin America or Oceania.
- You get
- A digital activation keyStandard edition. No disc, no box.
- Delivery
- To your account and by emailDelivered to your account and by email once it is ready. Some orders get a short manual check first.
Trailers and screenshots
About this game
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!
Description, images and details are taken from this product's Steam page.
Details
- Developer
- Dire Wolf
- Publisher
- Dire Wolf
- Released
- 20 Jun, 2025
- Genres
- Strategy, Multiplayer/MMO
- Runs on
- Windows, macOS
- Activates on
- Steam client, Europe and UK
- Interface
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Single-player
- Multi-player
- PvP
- Online PvP
- Steam Achievements
- Full controller support
- DualShock Controller Support
- DualShock Controller Support
- DualSense Controller Support
- DualSense Controller Support
- Steam Turn Notifications
- Family Sharing
System requirements
Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64bit version only) | Windows 10 or better (64bit version only) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-2400 or AMD Ryzen 3 2200G | NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT (512 MB) or ATI Radeon HD 4850 (512 MB) or better |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 2 GB available space | 5 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | Dire Wolf account required for online play | Dire Wolf account required for online play |
| Graphics | Graphics card with DX11 or OpenGL 3.x capabilities | |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
macOS
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | macOS 10.15 | macOS 14 |
| Processor | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT (256 MB) or ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro (256 MB) | NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M (1 GB) or ATI Radeon HD 5670 (512 MB) or better |
| Storage | 2 GB available space | 5 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | Dire Wolf account required for online play | Dire Wolf account required for online play |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
Activating it on Steam client
- Open the Steam client and sign in.
- Choose Games in the top menu, then Activate a Product on Steam.
- Paste the key and confirm. It appears in your library.
The key is listed for the Europe and UK. Activates on accounts registered in 32 countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. region. Read how regions work before you buy.