- SEASON 31 IS HERE - 27 August 2026
Season 31 is here and your rank will be soft reset and/or decayed depending on if you played in the previous season. You will see your points have dropped to the bottom of a Rank Class (listed below). This will be to the bottom of your current Rank Class if you have completed a qualifying game in that season or it will be to a lower Rank Class - one for each season you have not completed a qualifying game. Rank Classes:Grandmaster - 26kMaster - 16kExpert - 11kIntermediate - 6kBeginner - 1kNovice - 0Here's our article on RISK Season Rank Resets. The new season ends October 8.Over and Out,Team RISK@SMG.
- RISK 2026 Roadmap - 24 July 2026
G’day folks! The last six months have been busy for the studio, and we're finally ready to share what we've been working on.We've been working on two major projects within RISK:Core (v3.24 – August 2026)Battle Cards (v4.0 – Oct/Nov 2026)COREThe Core work is the spiritual successor to the Network Overhaul. The idea behind the Network Overhaul was to move RISK to a server-authoritative architecture to improve security and stability. Following a closed beta with experienced players and creators between Oct-Nov 2025, we analysed the results and two issues proved too significant:Noticeable input delay that negatively affected online gameplay.Inconsistent latency between regions, creating fairness and gameplay issues.After extensive time in Q1 reviewing the player experience, risks, and commercial impact, we concluded the server-authoritative model wasn't the right direction and retired this…
- SEASON 30 IS HERE - 11 June 2026
Season 30 is here and your rank will be soft reset and/or decayed depending on if you played in the previous season. You will see your points have dropped to the bottom of a Rank Class (listed below). This will be to the bottom of your current Rank Class if you have completed a qualifying game in that season or it will be to a lower Rank Class - one for each season you have not completed a qualifying game. Rank Classes:Grandmaster - 26kMaster - 16kExpert - 11kIntermediate - 6kBeginner - 1kNovice - 0Here's our article on RISK Season Rank Resets. The new season ends August 11.Over and Out,Team RISK@SMG.
- RISK - COMMUNITY BULLETIN MAY 2026 - 31 May 2026
Welcome back Generals to another monthly bulletin. Today we’ve got a bunch of community highlights. No dev sneak peaks this month, but don’t fret, we've got plenty of exiting things to tease in the coming bulletins! Sandbox maps of the monthYou’ve continued to create unique custom maps, from potential meta changing maps to chaotic battlefields for domination. Here’s some of your highlights: River Town CoinflipCreator: 3ircMap: River TownCode: W9RMP77 For all players that enjoy the coin flip!Map: ArkeanosCode: GxhedronMap: ArkeanosCode: XKUKBNNGot a challenge for you on this one. Run line with a start and finish. Can you figure out how to do it without any splits?Get to the Starting TerritoryWait until you are down to just that one territoryReady, Set, Go Tournament newsUpcoming Tourneys:Risk Arena Invitational - Signups close June 8.Classic World Championship 2026 - Signups close June 1…
- RISK - COMMUNITY BULLETIN APRIL 2026 - 30 April 2026
Hello Generals! We’ve got plenty to catch up on this month. From Update 3.23 to Sandbox creations and community milestones, here’s what’s been happening across RISK: Update 3.23 is out nowPirate Map Pack 2 has arrivedGame Over improvements previewSeason 29 is underwaySandbox Maps of the MonthTournament newsCommunity and creator highlights Update 3.23 is Out NowUpdate 3.23 has landed, bringing with it our biggest map pack yet: Pirate Map Pack 2, and some stacks of bug fixes. Read the full release notes here. Game Over OverhaulWe also shared a sneak peek at upcoming Game Over improvements planned for later this year as part of the 4.0 overhaul. The entire sequence has been redesigned to be more rewarding, including community-requested changes. We shared more details over on Discord. Season 29 is hereSeason 29 is underway. Ranks have been soft reset and/or decayed depending on whether you…
- RISK - PIRATE MAP PACK 2 OUT NOW - 23 April 2026
Battle through lawless havens, exotic islands and cursed lairs. A collection of massive maps made for pirate rogues and raiders—featuring the biggest in RISK history.Watch RISK creator Kylted's exclusive first look.Creator first impressions“SMG was listening and have brought us some insane new maps. I am looking forward to playing these a TON in Ranked.” —Kylted“The pirate map pack details are too good. The cool decorative aspects have really caught my eye.” —WithTheGoodHair “The pirate maps are going to bring the snow to snowballs” —typicalxkiefer“These new RISK Pirate maps not only have an amazing landscape on them but the creative bonuses and pathing are plunder-ful!” —AKASpudTopped“I love the complexity of the maps and how they improve upon the original Pirate themed map packs.” —OliveXC“Big bonuses, dangerous choke points… these new Pirate maps can snowball FAST. You’re gonna want…
- RISK UPDATE v3.23 RELEASE NOTES - 22 April 2026
New ContentPirate Map Pack 2 has been added to the game. Shore up the mainsails and get ready to sample some of our saltiest maps to date:Cursed Hand CavesPort RoyalTortugaStinkpot CoveMaps will be available from 1am UTC tomorrow. BugfixesSea lanes render correctly on the maps Return of the King and Overworld.Fixed a number of tooltips in the Modes & Modifiers, Settings and in-game Pause menu.Z-fighting addressed in Africa and \ maps.Corrected missing textures in 28 Turns Left.Sign In With Apple should work on hasbrorisk.com again.General ImprovementsImplemented additional automatic bug & crash reporting.Updated SDK dependencies which should reduce crashes generally, especially on iOS.Added support for 16 KB memory page sizes on Android.
- FREE DICE GIVEAWAY - 11 April 2026
Friends of RISK (FoR) is your free, community-powered hub. To Celebrate FoR's anniversary, log in to RISK from April 13-26 to claim your exclusive dice! Here’s a look at what FoR has achieved in 3 years:Stay up to date with FoR hereIf you did not receive the dice after logging in these dates, please reach out to us here so we can add to your account.Team: SMG.
- RISK COMMUNITY BULLETIN - MARCH 2026 - 27 March 2026
It’s time for another monthly community roundup. We’ve got game updates, development previews, community events, and creator highlights to share. Here’s a look at what’s been happening across RISK this month:UI and UX OverhaulUpdate 3.22.3 out now Sandbox Maps of the MonthTournament newsCreator cornerCommunity roundupUI and UX OverhaulYou asked, we listened - READY UP is moving to the lobby. We showcased the new UI and UX overhaul in an earlier post here. A new Missions System is comingWe also shared a first look at a brand new Missions System currently in development. The goal is to give players an ongoing source of rewards while also encouraging players to jump into different modes, try new playstyles, and mix things up a bit. We posted about this here.We're Updating Our LeaderboardAs part of the 4.0 release coming this year, in-game leaderboards are getting a complete overhaul. A ful…
- NEW LEADERBOARDS COMING SOON! - 23 March 2026
As part of the 4.0 release coming this year, in-game leaderboards are getting a complete overhaul. A full set of seasonal leaderboards will be available across all modes, with separate rankings for FFA and 1v1, as well as for games played with and without Battle Cards (more on those soon). You’ll also be able to switch between Global standings and just your RISK friends—perfect for a bit of friendly rivalry. And based on community feedback, we’ve added dedicated leaderboards for all games played on Classic and EU Advanced. Got a suggestion for leaderboards? Then reach out to us via Freshdesk or submit an idea through discord.gg/risk 1V1 All ModesMap: ClassicMap: Europe AdvancedWorld DominationSecret MissionsSecret AssassinZombie ApocalypseCapitals FFA All ModesMap: ClassicMap: Europe AdvancedWorld DominationSecret MissionsSecret AssassinZombie ApocalypseCapitalsSMG Studio: Team Risk.
- RISK SPRING SALE - 22 March 2026
The Spring Sale is here and RISK is joining in with some big discounts:30% OFF Feudal Japan Map Pack50% OFF all other map packs50% OFF Premium*Sale only available as a Steam DLCSteam's sale ends March 26, so don't miss out. Team RISK@SMG.
- RISK UPDATE v3.22.3 - 18 March 2026
Read below for updates & bug fixes in 3.22.3.Improvements and fixes for game position & game rewardsThree behavioural changes and a server-side position fix:The post-game screen now shows BP earned, regardless of when you left.Botting out now counts as surrendering: bots can't earn you better rewards or a higher position.The last human standing in a multiplayer game always counts as coming first, regardless of remaining bots.Player position logic has been cleaned up and moving forward should always be correct on exit or game end. (This change will roll out gradually over the next few days due to server-side changes.)These changes are significant, so here is a summary on how position and rewards now work:Game position: based on how many players and bots were eliminated before you won or were defeated. (Example: in a 6-player game, surrendering after eliminating one bot and one player put…
- COMING SOON: MISSIONS SYSTEM - 13 March 2026
A new Missions system is on the way.Releasing as part of our major 4.0 update later this year, the Missions system is designed to be an evergreen source of rewards while encouraging players to explore different modes and mechanics.Missions will refresh daily, vary in difficulty, and contribute toward a larger weekly challenge. A few notes on the image above:The mission text shown is placeholder content and not final. In principle, missions are designed to encourage online play and experimentation with different modes and play styles.Reward types and quantities are still being finalized. The gem rewards shown in the image are placeholder examples only.The “Mystery Reward”… that one is real — but for now we’ll leave that as 🤫We’ll share more details about the Missions system as we get closer to the 4.0 release.SMG Studio: Team Risk.
- COMING SOON: LOBBY AND MAP SELECT OVERHAUL - 11 March 2026
The topic of lobby and ready up comes up a lot, so we wanted to share a first look at the UX and UI overhaul coming to RISK in 2026.You asked, we listened—READY UP is moving to the lobby:Lobby: chatLobby: strategize while waiting with map preview, pan + zoomLobby: check out map infoLobby: Detailed game settingsAdvanced settings: includes a convenient reset button Select a Map screenNo more browsing maps/games one at a time. You can view as rows or grid, adjust thumbnail sizes, dynamic filter (doesn't obscure the whole screen anymore). It's much faster, efficient way to browse now. You'll notice there are different icons for humans + bots overlayed on the map thumbnails, so no surprises.Example of dynamic filtering UI.*2v2 (team play) will not be available with the release, but is planned for later this year.More updates are on the way, stay tuned.SMG Studio: Team Risk.
- RISK COMMUNITY BULLETIN - FEBRUARY 2026 - 27 February 2026
Welcome to February's Community Bulletin. We’ve got a few quick dev updates plus a look at what’s been happening across the RISK community: Fighting for Freya Charity TournamentUpdate 3.22.3 is coming soonSeason 28 has begunSandbox maps of the month Fighting for Freya Charity TournamentLast year, creator Nordic_Noob shared his story about his niece, Freya, who is battling Morquio Syndrome, a rare and life-threatening genetic disease. To continue the fight, Nordic_Noob launched a fun, competitive RISK tournament in support of the Fighting for Freya cause. For every signup, $1 is donated directly to Morquio Syndrome research. Signups are now closed but you can still support by donating to the cause here. Thank you to everyone who has supported Nordic_Noob and Freya so far by donating and helping spread awareness. Your support makes a real difference. Update 3.22.3 is nearly here:In just a…
- FREE VALENTINE'S DAY DICE GIVEAWAY - 14 February 2026
Send love to your opponents this Valentine's Day with a FREE DICE GIVEAWAY.The Straight Flush Dice is available to collect in app over the weekend. You may need to close/reopen to claim the dice.If the dice still does not appear in your account, send us a ticket.- SMG @TeamRISK.
- SEASON 28 IS HERE - 12 February 2026
Season 28 is here and your rank will be soft reset and/or decayed depending on if you played in the previous season. You will see your points have dropped to the bottom of a Rank Class (listed below). This will be to the bottom of your current Rank Class if you have completed a qualifying game in that season or it will be to a lower Rank Class - one for each season you have not completed a qualifying game. Rank Classes:Grandmaster - 26kMaster - 16kExpert - 11kIntermediate - 6kBeginner - 1kNovice - 0Here's our article on RISK Season Rank Resets. The new season ends April 13.Over and Out,Team RISK@SMG.
- STEAM BOARD GAME FEST - 27 January 2026
Prove your strategic prowess and make your mark in RISK history during Steam's Board Game Fest. While you're at it, enjoy some massive sales:30% off Feudal Japan Map Pack50% off premium 50% off all other DLCOnly on Steam. Ends February 2nd.
- COMMUNITY BULLETIN - JANUARY 2026 - 16 January 2026
Happy New Year, everyone.2025 was a huge year for RISK, and we’re kicking off the new year with a new bulletin. We’ll be giving a sneak peek at what’s coming in 2026, showcasing community highlights, and listing all the events you can participate in. Sandbox is HereYou can now remix, customize and experiment with your maps in Sandbox mode. Learn more about Sandbox here or watch the full guide down below: Update 3.21, 3.22 and Hotfixes Out NowWith big updates can come unexpected bugs. We’ve pushed out multiple hotfixes and all critical bugs should now be resolved. You can read the full release notes below:Update 3.21Update 3.21.2 Update 3.22.1Update 3.22.2More fixes are planned for Update 3.22.3 which should be arriving in the next few weeks. Thanks to everyone for your feedback, bug reports and patience while we worked through these fixes. Feudal Japan out NowWe also released four new m…
- HAPPY NEW YEAR - 1 January 2026
Happy New Year!Thanks for being part of the RISK community. We’re excited for the changes coming in 2026. The team will be back on the 7th. See you then for more updates and news.Team RISK@SMG.
