Rising Storm mapping contest boasts $26,000 prize pool

We already love the maps in Rising Storm 's Pacific-themed map pool, but Tripwire doesn't think that's enough.

's Pacific-themed map pool, but Tripwire doesn't think that's enough. The developer is hosting a Rising Storm mapping contest with a $10,000 grand prize to get even more amazing maps added to the rotation.

The competition held earlier this year for Red Orchestra 2yielded some amazing looking maps including the grand prize winning Winterwald. My personal favorite is Bridges of Druzhina, which looks looks like a re-imagining of D-Day with urban combat and bridges.

Think you have a chance of winning? Head on over to the official websiteto read up on the rules. If you're just interested in getting some killer new maps, try out some of the mapsfrom the Red Orchestra 2 competition.

The contest ends in November although Tripwire is giving mapmakers an opportunity to submit their maps in September for some early feedback.