RISK: Global Domination

RISK: Global Domination

Released Feb 2020

Take over the world in RISK: Global Domination, the iconic strategy board game with 100+ original and classic maps and millions of players

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Released, ongoing live service game
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Released, ongoing live service game
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Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

RISK: Global Domination is a free-to-play strategy game built around an indefinitely expanding content model. SMG Studio has shipped 30 map pack DLCs since the game launched on February 19, 2020, with the most recent — Pirate Map Pack 2 — arriving on April 22, 2026. The game operates on a seasonal ranked structure with recurring rank resets; Season 31 began on August 27, 2026, with an end date of October 8, 2026. On July 24, 2026, SMG Studio published a detailed development roadmap covering the remainder of 2026 and into 2027. Two major projects are actively in progress: "Core" (v3.24, targeting August 2026), which rebuilds the game's networking, reconnection, and game state systems from the ground up; and "Battle Cards" (v4.0, targeting October/November 2026), a major new feature set introducing card collection, deck building, daily/weekly missions, in-game events, and a full redesign of the game's interface. Beyond these, the roadmap commits to a Queued Lobby System overhaul, a Team Games mode (both targeting Q1 2027), and a four-stage anti-cheat rollout planned to run through Q2 2027. The game also offers a MAPS+ subscription that gives access to over 110 maps as they release, alongside a monetized cosmetics economy — structural features that signal a product designed for long-term operation rather than a fixed content lifecycle. With a concrete development plan stretching into mid-2027 and a consistent history of new map releases across six years, this game is built to keep growing indefinitely.
Evidence
Season 31 announced with rank reset, ending October 8, 2026 — confirming the game's ongoing seasonal competitive structure.
news post · Aug 27, 2026 source development ongoing
high
SMG Studio published a 2026 roadmap committing to: v3.24 networking/core overhaul (August 2026), Battle Cards v4.0 with card collection, missions, and full UX overhaul (October/November 2026), Queued Lobby System (Q1 2027), Team Games mode (Q4 2026/Q1 2027), and a four-stage anti-cheat rollout through Q2 2027.
news post · Jul 24, 2026 source content planned
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Content

30 of 30 released · no outstanding content

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Details

Developer
Publisher
SMG Studio
Achievements
55
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP · Local/Split Screen

About this game

Download RISK: Global Domination – The Classic Strategy Board Game!

Step into a world where every decision can change the fate of nations. RISK: Global Domination is the official digital version of the classic Hasbro board game that has captivated millions of players for generations. Reimagined for the modern age, a true test of wartime strategy, negotiation, and domination.

Engage in Multiplayer Turn-Based War Games

Join an ever-growing global community of potential allies and enemies. Deploy your army, forge alliances, and fight in nail-biting, turn-based showdowns where the bold and the cunning rule. Every match is a tactical puzzle where only the strongest strategy will prevail. Challenge real players in online matches across over 120 unique maps, each offering its own wartime scenario - from ancient empires to reliving the greatest historical battles, multiple fantasy scenarios, modern skirmishes & interstellar conflict and galactic wars.

Key Features:

Build and Command Your Army

Draft reinforcements, place your troops and execute your plan of attack. Each turn is a strategic crossroads - will you defend, expand or hold the line? Your ability to manage your army and outmaneuver your opponents is what defines a true RISK tactician.

Strategic Diplomacy & Wartime Alliances

In the world of RISK, a well-timed diplomatic offer can be as powerful as a cannon shot. Use clever diplomacy to build alliances, deceive your rivals, and turn temporary friends into stepping stones toward victory. Remember: in this wartime strategy game, trust is fragile, and betrayal is often the final move before triumph.

Explore Over 120 Classic and Original Themed Maps

Battle across an expansive selection of maps, from real-world terrains like Europe and Asia to ancient battlefields and outer space. Each battlefield introduces new pathways to victory that challenge you to employ different strategies, keeping every online match fresh and unpredictable. The classic map is 42 territories. Our custom maps range in size from ~20 territories for quick wars to advanced maps with 90+ territories for more drawn out battles.

Experience the Turn-Based Combat of the Original Classic Board Game

Enjoy the suspense and intensity of the traditional turn-based combat of the classic Hasbro board game. Your tactics must adapt each round as enemies close in, defenses falter, or opportunities arise. Each battle becomes a thrilling test of your long-term planning and decision-making skills.

Solo & Multiplayer Game Modes

Play against AI in solo mode or face off with millions of players online or friends in pass & play. Climb the ranks, claim glory and prove your dominance by reaching the prestigious Grandmaster tier.


New Ways to Play the Classic Board Game

Stay true to the classic board game rules or game modes that shake up the rules with exciting new twists like Blizzards, Portals, Fog of War, Zombies, Secret Assassin, and Secret Missions. Each mode adds fresh layers of strategy, making every match feel new and dynamic.

Free to Download and Play

This game is NOT Pay to Win. All purchases unlock new maps or cosmetics. There is no power advantage to any player

Cross Platform Play and Accounts

Your account and any purchases carries across all our available platforms. We’ve had players who bought premium (for unlimited play) once several years ago and still enjoy the perks.

Constantly Updated

We’ve been updating the game for almost 10 years and not slowing down. New features, fixes and content is constantly going in to keep the game fresh and interesting to our millions of players. 

Join the Fight. Rule the World.

Lead your armies, shape the battlefield, and leave your mark on the world stage. With every move, alliance, and turn, you write a new chapter in your legend. Prove you have the mind of a master tactician and download the official RISK: Global Domination today!. 

Developed with love by SMG Studio, Australia.

RISK is a trademark of Hasbro. © 2025 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.

Last evaluated Sep 22, 2026
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