Bug fixes and UX improvements

bug fixes and messaging updates

Today’s Ark Nova Digital patch is in preparation for testing upcoming Tournament functionality, as well as includes improvements and bug fixes across the app. Bug fixes of note: * Cards in hand are no longer hidden by the Upgrades area when taking Association actions * Perceptions 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 amount of extra turns are now taken when multiple players reach 100vp during the same break. Thank you for playing! If you encounter any issues around the Tournament test or any other bugs you come across, you can reach us using the in-game feedback option, via email to support@direwolfdigital.com, or by posting to the Dire Wolf Discord!

Cosmetic Promotional Avatar support

General bug fixes and compatibility updates.

Ark Nova Digital Patch 1.0.4 Today’s Ark Nova Digital patch resolves several minor issues on phones and tablets. * Players zoo maps should no longer have overlapping issues with selection displays when auto camera is active * Camera should more properly adjust when auto camera is active to better use play space * Placement buttons for builds should no longer end up behind the player’s hand during building selection 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!

Ark Nova Digital Patch 1.0.3 Today’s Ark Nova Digital patch makes various improvements to the UI on phones and tablets, and introduces a number of additional bug fixes. Featured Changes • Updated button and icon sizes and positions for phones and tablets. This should increase visibility, legibility and general feel for players on these devices. • Revised expand/collapse behavior for windows during various selections. • Window and modal sizes, positions, and layering should now appear correctly across the UI. Bug Fixes • 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 Issues • The 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!

Today’s update focuses on a series of bugs fixes for in-game text, tablet and phone specific bug fixes, 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 proceed * We’ve added additional space between the action buttons and the bottom of the screen on tablets. * Fixed a visual issue with the text of Archaeologist’s endgame ability on phones * Players can now minimize windows in which they are making selections * Fixed issues with the hinting for Hypnotize selections on phone * Fixed a visual issue with parts of the HUD being cut off on certain phones * Changed the labeling of the UI Scale video setting for clarity * Fixed an issue with the rotate tile button not working when tap-to-place is used Known Issues * A 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 it * Architectural 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 the Dire Wolf Discord. Thanks for playing Ark Nova Digital!

Bug fixes, optimizations, and UX improvements