New pokies
54 titles released in the last eighteen months, from 44 studios. Sorted by win ceiling rather than by date, because the release month tells you nothing about the game.
Written by Nathan Kerrigan
2 min read
Temple of Three
Play'n GO
- RTP
- 96.2%
- Volatility
- Medium-high
- Max win
- 10,000x
Legion Gold and the Throne of Dead
Play'n GO
- RTP
- 96.2%
- Volatility
- Medium
- Max win
- 10,000x
Big Bass Blast
Pragmatic Play
- RTP
- 96.5%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 5,000x
3 Million B.C.
Betsoft
- RTP
- 96.43%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 10,000x
Fury of Anubis
Pragmatic Play
- RTP
- 96.52%
- Volatility
- Medium
- Max win
- 10,000x
Midnight Marauder - ClusterBreaker
Relax Gaming
- RTP
- 96.1%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 10,000x
Panther Legacy
Mancala Gaming
- RTP
- 95%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 5,000x
Mahjong Wins Triple Pot
Pragmatic Play
- RTP
- 96.5%
- Volatility
- Medium
- Max win
- 100,000x
Shark Feast
Play'n GO
- RTP
- 96.2%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 40,000x
Coin Craze: Supercharged
Mancala Gaming
- RTP
- 95%
Gemhalla Xtreme
BGaming
- RTP
- 97.17%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 10,000x
3x3 Football Strike: Hold the Spin
Gamzix
- RTP
- 94%
- Volatility
- Medium
- Max win
- 5,000x
Buildin' Even More Bucks
Play'n GO
- RTP
- 96.2%
- Volatility
- Medium
- Max win
- 5,000x
Football 2026
Endorphina
- RTP
- 96.05%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 3,050x
Lucky Pack: 2026 Cup
BGaming
- RTP
- 96.1%
- Volatility
- Very high
- Max win
- 10,490x
Ultras
BGaming
- RTP
- 97%
- Volatility
- Medium
- Max win
- 5,000x
Coin Win Express: Hold The Spin
Gamzix
- RTP
- 96%
- Volatility
- Medium
- Max win
- 5,000x
Sloth Game
Endorphina
- RTP
- 96.08%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 1,600x
Clash of Gods: Anubis vs Hades
BGaming
- RTP
- 96.5%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 10,000x
Thunderline Express: Hold & Win
OctoPlay
- RTP
- 92.78%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 2,250x
Sweet Bonanza 2500
Pragmatic Play
- RTP
- 96.52%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 25,000x
DanLudan's Fortune Bass
Belatra Games
- RTP
- 97.02%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 5,000x
Bonsai Gold 2: Age of Prosperity
Novomatic
- RTP
- 94.02%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 5,000x
Royal Beellion Hold & Win
BGaming
- RTP
- 97%
- Volatility
- Medium
- Max win
- 5,000x
Bling Blitz Diamond Drop
BGaming
- RTP
- 96%
- Volatility
- Medium
- Max win
- 3,000x
Fish Tales Monster Bass 10,000
Booming Games
- RTP
- 95.9%
- Volatility
- Medium-high
- Max win
- 10,000x
Grand Buffalo Hold and Win
BGaming
- RTP
- 96.7%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 5,000x
4 Super Hot Pinatas: Hold&Win
Clawbuster
- RTP
- 95%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 5,000x
Sugar Merge Up
BGaming
- RTP
- 97%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 10,000x
Jelly Express
Pragmatic Play
- RTP
- 96.5%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 5,000x
Magic Mummy Megaways
BGaming
- RTP
- 97%
- Volatility
- Very high
- Max win
- 5,000x
2026 Hit Slot
Endorphina
- RTP
- 96.05%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 3,900x
4 Fairy Flowers
3 Oaks Gaming
- RTP
- 96%
- Max win
- 3,000x
Gold Mine Express
TaDa Gaming
- RTP
- 97%
- Volatility
- Medium
- Max win
- 5,000x
Ice Bass
Belatra Games
- RTP
- 96.05%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 5,000x
Le Fisherman
Hacksaw Gaming
- RTP
- 96.33%
- Volatility
- Medium
- Max win
- 15,000x
Sugar Rush Super Scatter
Pragmatic Play
- RTP
- 96.58%
- Volatility
- Very high
- Max win
- 50,000x
Cockroach Fortune
Endorphina
- RTP
- 96.07%
- Volatility
- Medium
- Max win
- 1,200x
Fortune of Olympus
Pragmatic Play
- RTP
- 96.55%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 10,000x
4 Pots of Egypt
3 Oaks Gaming
- RTP
- 95.56%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 5,000x
Crack More Piggy Banks
OctoPlay
- RTP
- 92.76%
- Volatility
- Low
- Max win
- 5,000x
Hot Chilli Bells 100
BGaming
- RTP
- 97%
- Volatility
- Medium
- Max win
- 5,000x
Merge Up 2
BGaming
- RTP
- 98%
- Volatility
- Very high
- Max win
- 10,000x
Sweet Rush Bonanza
Pragmatic Play
- RTP
- 96.5%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 5,000x
Bonanza Trillion
BGaming
- RTP
- 97.17%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 5,000x
Sun of Egypt 5
3 Oaks Gaming
- RTP
- 95%
- Max win
- 5,000x
4 Pots Riches: Hold and Win
Playson
- RTP
- 95.7%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 15,000x
Big Boat Big Catch
BGaming
- RTP
- 97.2%
- Volatility
- Medium
- Max win
- 5,000x
Coin Strike 2: Hold and Win
Playson
- RTP
- 95.65%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 15,000x
Thunder Coins XXL: Hold and Win
Playson
- RTP
- 96%
- Volatility
- Medium-high
- Max win
- 5,405x
3 Fortune Souls
Amigo Gaming
- RTP
- 96%
Retro Mega Fruits
1spin4win
- RTP
- 97.2%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 4,500x
Gold Nugget Rush - Hold & Win
Betsoft
- RTP
- 96.07%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 12,395x
Blast the Bass
Belatra Games
- RTP
- 96.72%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 5,000x
Contents
What has actually changed in recent releases
Two things, and neither is cosmetic. Win ceilings have climbed: 5,000x was a high figure five years ago and is now mid-table, with 20,000x and above appearing regularly. And volatility ratings have shifted up with them, because a higher ceiling on the same RTP has to come out of somewhere.
The practical consequence is that a new release at 96.5% will often feel harsher than an older title at the same number. The maths is not worse; it is distributed differently, with longer quiet stretches funding rarer large events.
Being new is not a reason to play
New titles get promoted heavily because operators receive them with marketing support, not because they return more. RTP on a new release is set the same way as on anything else, and the figures on this page let you compare directly.
The one genuine advantage of a recent release is that free spins promotions tend to point at it, so if you were going to claim spins anyway, they are often worth more on a new game than an old one.
New pokies: what we like / what could be better
What we like
- Win ceilings on recent releases are substantially higher than on titles from five years ago
- Free spins promotions point at new games, so offers are usually worth more here
- Mechanics are more varied: merge, expanding grids and hybrid features appear mostly in recent work
- Studios push their best maths into launches, since that is where the attention is
What could be better
- Higher ceilings come with higher volatility on the same RTP, so sessions are harsher
- Little community coverage yet, which makes researching a bonus round harder
- Distribution is uneven in the first months: a title may be at one operator and not another
- Novelty is not a quality signal, and promotion budget is not either
Who these suit
Players claiming promotional spins
Offers follow launches. If free spins are part of the plan, a recent release usually carries the better terms.
Anyone bored of the same twenty titles
Recent releases are where genuinely new mechanics appear. Merge and expanding-grid titles barely existed three years ago.
Not for players who want a known quantity
Thin coverage means fewer people have documented the bonus round. The popular list is the safer starting point.
Where to start in this list
Temple of Three
Within touching distance on RTP at 96.2%
Legion Gold and the Throne of Dead
Calmest pacing here: the same balance lasts longer
Big Bass Blast
Within touching distance on RTP at 96.5%
3 Million B.C.
Within touching distance on RTP at 96.43%
Fury of Anubis
Best published RTP in this group at 96.52%
Frequently asked questions
How recent is "new" here?
Released within the last eighteen months, based on the provider release date. There are 54 of them at the moment.
Do new pokies pay better?
No. RTP is set by the studio and configured by the operator regardless of release date. Newer titles do tend to carry higher win ceilings and higher volatility with it.
Where can I play new releases?
Availability depends on the operator and the studio contract. Each game page lists the casinos where we have seen the title in the lobby.
How new is new here?
Released within the last eighteen months. Beyond that a title is established rather than new, and the release date sits on every card.
Are new pokies better than older ones?
Not inherently. Newer releases tend towards higher volatility and higher ceilings because that is what the market currently rewards, which suits some players and not others.
Do new pokies have better RTP?
Usually the opposite. Market-wide RTP has drifted down over the last few years, so a well-chosen older title often returns more.