RISK: Global Domination News

Generals, come gather round the fire and let us tell you a tale from beyond these lands. A tale that may sound familiar to some, but a word from the wise, these stories can bring a whole new meaning to the Legends you think you know.

SMG Studio and TEAM RISK are proud to announce the Viking Legends Map Pack launches May 22nd 2024.


Artist: Jaka Prawira / @ellinsworth

In preparation for your battle with giants, v3.15 is available to download right now.

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The Viking Legends Map Pack will include 4 Brand New Maps;

[h3]THE WORLD TREE[/h3]
Territories: 42
Continents: 9



Ahh, Yggdrasil, one of the most important features within Norse mythology. The spine of the universe, connecting all nine realms and allowing for them to thrive with each other. If it weren’t for Yggdrasil, we wouldn’t be here today.

Can you conquer the nine realms and secure your place in Valhalla?!

[h3]ROOTS OF YGGDRASIL[/h3]
Territories: 55
Continents: 13



The three roots of Yggdrasil run deep into the nine realms. Some say that the roots run through Midgar, Jotunheim and Hel - but really, no one knows but the Seers.

Will you vanquish your opponents before Nidhogg gnaws at its roots?

[h3]WAY TO VALHALLA[/h3]
Territories: 70
Continents: 13



In one of the most epic battle tales of Ragnarok, the mighty Thor took on the world serpent, Jormundganr. A true clash of the giants.

We all know how the story ends, but can it be re-written?

[h3]RATATOSKR AND FRIENDS[/h3]
Territories: 42
Continents: 8



Join Ratatoskr and their friends atop of Yggdrasil before they make their way down to deliver their messages and battle with some familiar faces in Norse mythology

Can you name them all?

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As well as 4 brand new maps, we will be introducing a bunch of new Viking themed troops to join the currently available set.



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A huge shout out and thank you to all who have helped us to craft Viking Legends, we can't wait to join you in Valhalla on May 22nd.

[h2]RISK: Global Domination - v3.15 Patch Notes[/h2]

New Map Pack: Viking Legends - Available May 22nd
- NEW MAP: The World Tree
- NEW MAP: Roots of Yggdrasil
- NEW MAP: Way to Valhalla
- NEW MAP: Ratatoskr and Friends
New Collectibles
- NEW Dice
- NEW Troops

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The RISK Team @ SMG

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1128810/RISK_Global_Domination/

Generals, you may have seen that we've been teasing a small collaboration with our friends at Tabletop Time, well...

We're pleased to announce that the final product is ready and you can check out the whole video below

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Tabletop Time, famous for their miniatures, board game dioramas and roleplay content, helped us to recreate Arrakeen - the map available to play in the RISK x Dune: Part Two Map Pack - and they knocked it out of the park!

The team say;

[h3]"This may well be the most detailed and finessed build we've ever done! We really hope you like it, it was a huge undertaking and we're very proud! This video is a bit outside our usual these days, so if you know a board gamer who might be keen, share it around! Every bit helps! Thanks all!"[/h3]

If you're anything like us and love seeing beautiful pieces of art, mixed with just outstanding engineering and how it all comes together, you will love this.

So, what's happening with the board next? Well, we haven't decided yet - so if you've got an idea, let us know in the comments below!

To sign off, here are some behind the scenes images that we captured when visiting the team a few weeks ago.









Thanks all and enjoy!

TEAM RISK @ SMG

The RISK Discord Community has announced a new RISK Classic World Championship!

Open to everyone to compete on the Classic map, with simple old-school settings, to discover the next Classic World Champion!

Join here: Sign-Up Form

For more info, go to the Event Announcements channel of the Risk Discord server here

Prizes 1st- 10k gems, 1 Month Nitro, Verified Badge, Tournament Winner Discord Role, and Mystery RISK board game
2nd- 5k gems, 1 Month Nitro, Verified Badge, and Tournament Winner Discord Role
3rd - 2.5k gems, 1 Month Nitro, Verified Badge, and Tournament Winner Discord Role​
4th - ​6th - 1k gems, 1 Month Nitro, Verified Badge, and Tournament Winner Discord Role (edited)

Good luck to all participants!

Team SMG@RISK.

G’day Generals!

Like a boomerang, we’re back again with a new RISK Community Bulletin.

But first, a fun fact.

Did you know that the original game of RISK was invented in 1957 by Albert Lamorisse, a French filmmaker, and it became one of the most popular board games in history? Talk about a plot twist!

In today’s bulletin, we’re previewing Update v3.15, highlighting community moments and teasing a fun RISK collaboration.

Now let’s dive in!



It’s been a busy month here at SMG Studio while the team works on Updates v3.15 and v4.0.

Earlier this month we released a new RISK Roadmap discussing our plans from May to July 2024.



In May, Update v3.15 will be released, which includes the Viking Legends Map Pack.

Check out the official Box Art of the Viking Legends Map Pack below



Step into the realms of Norse mythology with these maps inspired by great Viking myths and legends.

The Viking Legends Map Pack will feature 4 brand new maps, with one map having over 70 territories!
For updates on the new map pack, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and join the RISK community Discord server.

Update v4.0
Another major milestone we’re excited to hit is the Alpha and Beta versions of update v4.0, which will be the highly anticipated Network Overhaul.

If you’ve been a RISK fan for a while, you’d know how important the Network Overhaul is. But for those who are newer to the game, RISK currently relies on a third party networking solution for multiplayer features which we are in the process of changing. As part of this change we are reworking the game’s entire multiplayer functionality to give us better overall stability, security and performance of all RISK multiplayer games.

This will also allow us to implement new ideas, such as Single Player Game Saves, playing games over extended periods of time and more!

Devs V Pete
The team went live with TheKillPeteStrategy and battled it out with Pete while answering some of your questions. Curious to know what’s going on behind the scenes with the RISK team? Check out the video here:
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Tabletop Time
We’ve teamed up with our friends at Tabletop Time, a YouTube channel dedicated to making custom gaming boards and more.

Here’s a teaser of what we’re working on!



Yes we know it's blurred, we don't want to spoil the surprise too much! Stay tuned for updates.



Interested in being entertained while learning how to play RISK? Check out some content creators below.

Puddle_Jam: Speedsterino: Truth_Powers:
Nyxlxnari: BaneWilliams:

Xerokee: StratiGG: MitchOnRisk: Bunz:

Streamer Featuring
The team is incredibly grateful for the streamers within the RISK community. We’re eager to show our appreciation by featuring a new streamer each week in the RISK app.



If you're interested in being featured, please fill out the expressions of interest form below.
Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/hsxTAmptAWFgtnRd7



Looking to compete in RISK tourneys? Then the community Discord is a place to be!



The Classic World Championship 2024 is right around the corner. To sign up, go to the Event Announcements channel of the community Discord server.

Prizes 1st 10k gems, 1 Month Nitro, Verified Badge, Tournament Winner Discord Role, and Mystery RISK board game
2nd 5k gems, 1 Month Nitro, Verified Badge, and Tournament Winner Discord Role
3rd 2.5k gems, 1 Month Nitro, Verified Badge, and Tournament Winner Discord Role​
4th - ​6th - 1k gems, 1 Month Nitro, Verified Badge, and Tournament Winner Discord Role

As always, thanks to the Discord staff for running these tourneys!



Laugh Break: We've searched the community Discord for the funniest RISK memes to tickle your funny bone.





And that’s a wrap for this bulletin!

If you’re seeking a challenge, join the RISK community Discord to stay updated on tournaments, and improve your strategies in your future conquests https://discord.gg/risk.



Keep your eyes peeled for our next update which will be coming soon!

Over and out.

-SMG Studio.

Generals,

It has been over a month since we launched the Risk x Dune: Part Two Map Pack with our friends at Legendary, and the control for Spice continues to rage on.

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We’ve loved watching all the live streams, YouTube videos and the overall response of the map pack and we’ve been blown away. Thank you.



As it’s been over a month, we wanted to share some very interesting gameplay stats with you based on everyone’s playtime with the Dune: Part Two Map Pack. Check them out below;

RISK x Dune Part 2: Most Popular Dice - Data 'till March 24

RISK x Dune Part 2: Most Popular Frames - Data 'till March 24

RISK x Dune Part 2: Most Popular Maps - Data 'till March 24

RISK x Dune Part 2: Most Popular Troops - Data 'till March 24

What do you think? Do you think your favourite map should have been higher? Make your argument in the comments below.

Additionally, we recently did a live Q&A with The Kill Pete Strategy playing some of his and our favourite maps from the RISK x Dune: Part Two Map Pack - we may also have given you a little insight into what the future looks like for all your RISK-takers out there.

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In case you missed it, you can grab the RISK x Dune: Part Two Map Pack in the store right now!

Team RISK @SMG

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1128810/RISK_Global_Domination/