September’s been a busy month for us, and we’re just getting started.
Here’s what’s happening:
Update v3.20.1 - Community Map Pack, Blitz Dice and bot out changes are out now (patch notes/hotfix notes)
Network Overhaul begins its first closed beta - Signups for the next beta open now
New Map Pack reveal - Zombie Map Pack 2 due out next week
Zombie Apocalypse Mode - Free to play all of October
Tournaments - FFA, zombie plus a brand new Map Design Competition
Update v3.20.1 is Out Now
Our latest update brought long awaited changes to Balanced Blitz Dice and bot outs as well as lots of bug fixes and a brand new Community Map Pack, featuring four new maps designed by community members.
The response to the maps has been great so far, check out some feedback below.
Creator Corner
Lets get up to some RISK-y business - Sicknastee on Twitch
Fog of War FFA at 100 UTC - New Maps Until then??? - Ccarter1996 on Twitch
Grandmaster Risk | Y'all Ready For This? | Applied Behavioral Economics - Cresquin on Twitch
The Community Map Pack is out Now! - Ellis on YouTube
Community Map Pack Giveaway - Puddle Jam on YouTube
Risk Has an Awesome Brand NEW Map! - C_Money on YouTube
Network Overhaul Closed Beta begins!
This month we hit a major milestone, our first international closed beta of the upcoming network overhaul.
Behind the scenes players from over 50 countries are helping test the new network code, latency issues and logging bugs for our devs to tackle in the coming months.
This is the first of at least two closed betas we will hold in the next few months - if you are keen to take part in the next one, sign up here.
New Map Pack
Next up, we’re releasing Zombie Map Pack 2 October 1st.
It includes 4 new spooky maps, just in time for Halloween season.
Cover art by the most awesome, Dean Ilango.
Game Mode - Zombie Apocalypse
To celebrate Halloween, we’re unlocking Zombie Mode for all of October for all players - no premium required.
There’s never been a better time to check out the game mode and drive those zombies back once and for all. To celebrate, we’re holding a zombie mode tournament in October with chances to win the new maps and more. Sign up here by October 5th. Read up on how to play Zombie Apocalypse here.
Other Tournament News
There’s more than just zombies on the horizon - September is stacked with lots of tournaments run by our dedicated community. Keep an eye on Discord and Friends of Risk for signups. Win or lose, these events are the best way to improve and meet fellow Generals.
Note: Friends of Risk is fan-run and not affiliated with SMG Studio or Hasbro.
🏆 Recent Tourney Winners
Congrats to all winners and entries.
3v3 World Championship - Winners: River Town Rascals | Arco, 3irc, Speedster, BenWerkSchuw
1v1 Blitz World Championship - Winner: Xerip
Ongoing Tourneys
🗓️ Upcoming Tourneys
Map Design Competition 2025 - Signups close October 24th
GOAT Qualifier - Signups close September 29th
Community Roundup
RISK Leaderboard as of September 19th:
#1 on the FFA Leaderboard: Isham Sugiomoto
#1 on the 1v1 Leaderboard: Shaun Delooze
That’s all for this month. Stay connected on:
Until next time,
SMG Studio: Team Risk.