The updated zip allowed me to upload to panic but it didn't install. Wanted to give that feedback.
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I actually just fixed it!
Apparently windows 11 built in zip utility was breaking the zip file somehow.
I re-zipped it using 7zip and I was able to confirm on a physical device that it should now be working normally.
Sorry for all the confusion everyone! Thank you for checking out the game and for your patience!