Updated 2026-07 · Lurking Giants Wiki
Lurking Giants Upcoming Maps
Third map preview for Lurking Giants: wave-two map plans, community Backrooms requests, map voting impact, and YouTube source coverage.
Upcoming maps in Lurking Giants center on a teased third arena arriving in ULTRA works' wave-two rework — the largest content event alongside Verity, survivor perks, and attack items. Forest and City remain the only playable maps today, but developer update videos, ThyCompany Gaming footage, and store additions like 2x Voting Power confirm map selection is expanding. This preview separates confirmed plans from community speculation.
What Developers Confirmed
Multiple sources list new maps in wave two. The developer update short (video ID IbtLq7nMzBg) groups new maps with classes, perks, and giant abilities. ThyCompany Gaming Part 2 (TvY0LocTPdE, embedded below) references new giants, new maps, and advanced movement during live City matches. The 2x Voting Power gamepass implies lobby votes will include more than Forest and City when the UI ships — see map voting.
Third Map — Known vs Unknown
Confirmed: A third map is planned in the rework event. Unknown: Official name, layout, survivor/giant balance, and release date. Current playable maps: Forest (giant-favored) and City (survivor-favored) on the maps overview.
Backrooms Community Requests
Discord players frequently suggest backrooms-style corridors and entity-inspired giants. ThyCompany Gaming Part 1 chat mentions a backrooms map and Lifeform monster as community ideas — not official roadmap items. Submit suggestions via the community server linked on the official links page.
Prepare Before Launch
Master pulse relocation on both current maps via the survival guide and hiding spots directory. When a third map loads, routing habits from Forest or City will not transfer — treat the first week as learning terrain. Track release on the roadmap and July 2026 update log.
Map Voting With Three Options
Today maps rotate automatically. When voting launches, survivor mains may prefer City, giant mains Forest, and mixed lobbies face three-way splits if a third map joins the pool. The 2x Voting Power gamepass doubles your vote weight — more impactful with three choices than two.
Video Walkthrough
Watch gameplay footage to reinforce the strategies covered above. Video loads on scroll.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a third map confirmed?
Developers and community gameplay reference a third map in the wave-two rework event. Name and layout are not officially published.
Will Backrooms be added?
Popular Discord request — not officially confirmed. Treat as community speculation until patch notes.
When will the third map release?
Expected in wave two alongside Verity, perks, and attack items. No fixed date.
How does map voting affect a third map?
When voting goes live, three-way splits make 2x Voting Power more valuable. See the map voting guide.
Should I learn Forest and City first?
Yes. Both current maps rotate today. Master them before the third map ships.