RISK: Global Domination — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
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| RISK - COMMUNITY BULLETIN APRIL 2026 | 2026-04-30 | 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 more 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 |
| RISK - PIRATE MAP PACK 2 OUT NOW | 2026-04-23 | 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 |
| RISK UPDATE v3.23 RELEASE NOTES | 2026-04-22 | 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 |
| FREE DICE GIVEAWAY | 2026-04-11 | 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 | 2026-03-27 | 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 encour |
| NEW LEADERBOARDS COMING SOON! | 2026-03-23 | 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 M |
| RISK SPRING SALE | 2026-03-22 | 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 | 2026-03-18 | 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 signific |
| COMING SOON: MISSIONS SYSTEM | 2026-03-13 | 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 examp |
| COMING SOON: LOBBY AND MAP SELECT OVERHAUL | 2026-03-11 | 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 over |
| RISK COMMUNITY BULLETIN - FEBRUARY 2026 | 2026-02-27 | 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 cl |
| FREE VALENTINE'S DAY DICE GIVEAWAY | 2026-02-14 | 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 | 2026-02-12 | 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 | 2026-01-27 | 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 | 2026-01-16 | 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 3.22.1 |
| HAPPY NEW YEAR | 2026-01-01 | 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. |
| FREE DICE GIVEAWAY | 2025-12-26 | Sorry, we messed up. 3.21 was a rough release. After a few hotfixes, things are now in a much better place.To say thank you for sticking with us, and to wish everyone a happy holiday - have a free dice on us.To claim your dice, log into the game before Jan 14. You may need to visit the home screen a couple of times for the dice giveaway to trigger. (If it still doesn't work, try closing and reopening.)We've got big things planned for next year. In the meantime, have a great holidays.Team: SMG |
| RISK HOTFIX v3.22.2 RELEASE NOTES | 2025-12-22 | BugfixesFixed one more instance where players and bots could spawn multiple caps.Fixed a bug that could make player emotes, friends and other account-specific config disappear game to game.Multiple players and bots sharing the colour red should no longer be possible.Minimising the app should cause less interference with other player's turn timers on mobile.Bots in manual placement should no longer wait out their entire turn timers.Known IssuesWe are aware of a bug that will cause player's published Sandbox maps to disappear if they log out of their accounts. We are working on a server-side fix we will be deploying in the coming days. (edit: t |
| RISK - FEUDAL JAPAN MAP PACK OUT NOW | 2025-12-19 | Battle the Shogun’s finest in four brand new maps. Watch RISK creator C_Money’s exclusive first look.Creator first impressions“I love the visuals”—Puddle_Jam"Love the new map environment details."—WithTheGoodHair"Visuals on the new Japan map pack are gorgeous.”—Nordic_Noob"Risk continues to add super unique designs to the map pool. These new maps look very fresh”—C_MoneyFort Goryokaku11 Continents | 54 TerritoriesOnly the boldest of generals can fight their way through this many choke points and claim control of a one-of-a-kind fort.“Fort Goryukaku map is for sure going to allow players to flex their skill with its ability to hide elimination |
| RISK UPDATE v3.22.1 RELEASE NOTES | 2025-12-19 | This is our last update for 2025 so hopefully everyone can enjoy Sandbox and the new content over the break. A big thank you again to everyone who helped us identify issues in 3.21 - especially members of our Risk Beta Discord.While we’ve fixed most of the pressing issues with 3.21’s release, we’re aware there are a few outstanding - these are listed at the bottom. We will be pushing one more update ASAP next year when the studio returns from break. Thanks and have a happy holiday season!BugfixesRejoin/Reconnection issues:A player rejoining should no longer cause other player turn timers to reset or change.Rejoining a game can no longer cause |