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 now
Pirate Map Pack 2 has arrived
Game Over improvements preview
Season 29 is underway
Sandbox Maps of the Month
Tournament news
Community and creator highlights
Update 3.23 is Out Now
Update 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 Overhaul
We 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 here
Season 29 is underway. Ranks have been soft reset and/or decayed depending on whether you played during the previous season. Season 30 will begin on June 12. Read more about how ranked resets work here.
Sandbox Maps of the Month
This month’s featured Sandbox map puts a fresh spin on Vikings mythology with unique portals and blizzards placements.
Yggdrasil Area Cap
Creator: Very Shallow
Map: Yggdrasil
Code: GNERVTT
Built by a Rookie – But plays like a pro! Don't sleep on this one. (Their words not ours!)
Want your own Sandbox map featured in a future bulletin? Submit your creations to the community Discord here.
Tournament News
With community-run tournaments, seasonal events, and player-led competitions, RISK’s competitive scene continues to stay busy.
For the latest events, sign-ups, and tournament updates, check out the RISK community Discord and Friends of RISK.
Note: Friends of Risk is fan-run and not affiliated with SMG Studio or Hasbro.
Upcoming Tourneys:
2v2 Random - Signups close May 17.
Risk Arena Random Swiss 2v2 - Signups close May 3.
Ongoing Tourneys:
Creator Corner
Check out some RISK creator highlights from this month:
YouTube
Port Royal: The New Largest Map in Risk! - The Kill Pete Strategy
Risk’s Biggest Map Eve (First Look) - Kylted
For Anybody Else This Would Be Game of the Year - VampireChiken
BECOMING THE PRESIDENT of the USA (Risk) - SSundee
Absolutely Incredibly AWFUL Start! - Risky Fil
Airship Snowball on RISK: Global Domination - Mediocre RISK
VCO Round 8 | I'm Not Happy - Bunz
Rapid Risk: Rags to riches - Phoenix Plays A Game
Twitch
Look! A Potato is NOT simply naked, it must be peeled delicately | Donate Please! - #FightingForFreya - AKASpudTopped
RISK with Friends!!! - Maezes_
FRIDAY SMASHATHON | MUSIC & GOOD TIMES | GET IN HERE! - Digitallic
Challenges galore. - Puddle_Jam
Prog meta - SFGiantsFan650
Birthday Banger Big Boy Binge - TypicalxKiefer
Nordic is waxed and Roamin is cut. Now we can Risk it! | Fighting For Freya - TrendzyWiz23
Community Roundup
Here’s some community highlights for this month:
RISK Leaderboard as of April 30, 2026:
Friends of RISK:
Friends of RISK had its 3rd year anniversary this month. Across three years, they’ve awarded 95,244 player achievements, hosted 109 tournaments with 10,110 players, and run three RISK Community Awards with 700 nominations and 40 winners. A huge congratulations to the Friends of RISK team and everyone who has taken part over the years.
Whether you’re climbing ranked, making Sandbox maps, or joining community tournaments, we love seeing what you’re up to. Keep sharing your wins, maps, tournament moments, and everything in between.
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See you all next month.
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