10 of the Hottest Slot Games Due to Be Released in January 2024
LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE:The New Year is here and there is no telling what innovations online slot developers have lined up for the coming months. However, we do know what they have in store for us this month, and there is plenty to be excited about. If you are looking to refresh your gaming this year with some new titles, then consider the following 10 slots all due to be released in the coming weeks.
Cygnus 4 Slot from ELK Studios – Tuesday 2nd January
ELK Studios’ upcoming release Cygnus 4 looks to be a fantastic way to start the year. Set against a backdrop of historic London, the game features a 6-reel grid that begins with 4 rows and can expand to 8, offering 4,096 to 262,144 ways to win. The game can be enjoyed by players of all budgets, with bets ranging from €0.20 to €100 per spin, and comes with medium/high to high volatility and a 94% RTP.
Cygnus 4 offers features such as the Multiplier Pillar, which can significantly boost payouts. The Level Up feature advances the entire multiplier pillar, pushing players closer to the maximum payout. Free Drops are triggered by scatter symbols, providing 7 free drops with the current multiplier and pillar level carried over. With its stunning design and maximum payout of 50,000x, this slot looks to contain all a person could need to celebrate the start of 2024.
Blade & Fangs from Pragmatic Play – Thursday 4th January
Pragmatic Play is taking players on a horror-themed adventure that features two sets of reels. Making Blade & Fangs particularly exciting is their ability to merge into one during respins and free spins. The game is set in a room reminiscent of a church, adorned with skulls, creating a slightly spooky and highly atmospheric environment.
The two 5x3 grids, each with 243 ways to win, accept bets from €0.20 up to €240 per spin. It is a high volatility game with an RTP of 96.05%. Aiding players are innovative multiplier symbols, which create the potential for big wins. There are also plenty of free spins up for grabs and a top payout 5,000 times the bet. If you enjoy horror themed slots, then this is a game that you do not want to miss.
The Big Dawgs from Pragmatic Play – Monday 8th January
Staying with Pragmatic Play, up next is The Big Dawgs, a hip hop-themed slot that brings a fresh twist with its canine and urban graffiti style. Set against urban backgrounds, it features a vibrant hip-hop soundtrack and a 5x5 grid that does away with traditional paylines. Instead wins can be formed by landing at least three matching symbols that are connected vertically or horizontally starting from any position.
The slot is packed with feature including Tumbles, Colossal Wilds, and screen-clear multipliers to add excitement. There are also free spins rounds, triggered by hidden words on the reels, which offer additional chances for big wins. With the option to buy into free spins and payouts of up to 5,000x, The Big Dawgs looks set to be a player favorite.
Sticky Bandits Unchained from Quickspin – Tuesday 9th January
Quickspin's fifth release in the popular series, Sticky Bandits Unchained, carries on the tradition of its predecessors with a darker, more menacing theme. This latest installment, set in the grim town of Dustwood, a place ruled by chaos, features 5 reels and 10 paylines. The game caters to a range of betting preferences, from €0.20 to €100 per spin.
Sticky Bandits Unchained stands out with its array of features, including the prominent role of wilds, which can transform into sticky 2x2 Colossal Wilds, and trigger one of the game's free spins rounds. The slot offers three free spins features: Wild West Free Spins, Peacemaker Bonus, and Peacemaker Bonus Fully Loaded, each with its own unique twist. With a top payout of 30,000x the bet, Sticky Bandits is sure to appeal to fans of Western-themed slots who enjoy high-stakes and high-reward gaming.
Frozen Age from Peter & Sons – Tuesday 9th January
Peter & Sons are taking players on a true adventure with its first release of the year. Set in a chilly cave and centered upon the adventurous Batista, players embark on a quest to uncover ancient, frozen creatures. The game is packed with entertaining characters such as Batista in elf-style attire and various ice-encased animals.
Frozen Age has an RTP of 96.2% and accepts bets ranging from €0.20 up to €50 per spin. The game takes place on a 6-reel, 6-row grid with 50 paylines. It features Monster Blocks of symbols and Synced Blocks, where all Monster Blocks transform into the same symbol. Players will also enjoy Wild Respins and Free Spins. With its charming graphics, potential for big wins on every spin, and a top payout of 8,000x, nothing about this slot will leave you frosty.
Vault Cracker Megaways from Red Tiger – Thursday 11th January
Red Tiger's Vault Cracker Megaways immerses players in a world of bank heists and cartoonish villains. The game's engaging graphics and characters, like the Heist Master, add personality to the 6-reel Megaways game, which offers up to 117,649 ways to win. It is a high volatility game with an RTP of 95.68% and it accepts bets from €0.10 up to €40 per spin.
Vault Cracker Megaways offers plenty to keep players engaged; it boasts features such as Cash Safes, the Hold-up Artist, and the Heist Master Bonus, which award a mixture of multipliers and free respins. These, combined with the game's cascading mechanic, bring excitement to every spin and while its top payout of 2,484x is not the biggest around, it is still excellent incentive to keep the reels spinning.
Sidewinder DoubleMax from Reflex Gaming – Thursday 11th January
This slot from Reflex Gaming blends old-school aesthetics with modern gameplay mechanics. Sidewinder DoubleMax will remind players of arcade games from the past and appeal to fans of classic gaming styles. Despite this, it is a high volatility game and it has a betting range of €0.20 up to €100 per spin.
The main attraction is the Sidewinder feature, which is activated randomly on losing spins. This feature shuffles the reels and triggers a multiplier trail, potentially leading to consecutive wins and increasing multipliers. The game also includes wilds and super wilds, which are added to the reels during the Sidewinder feature. Despite its retro feel, Sidewinder DoubleMax offers excitement on every spin and with a potential top payout of 5,000x, it looks to be a great option for fans of classic games looking for something a bit different.
Nice Catch 2 DoubleMax from Yggdrasil – Tuesday 16th January
Nice Catch 2 DoubleMax is Yggdrasil Gaming’s sequel to its popular fishing-themed slot and it is delivering a fresh take on the DoubleMax mechanic. This new installment takes the action underwater and features a 6-reel grid and a new Diverwoman character.
Nice Catch 2 DoubleMax stands out with features such as Catching Fish, where fish symbols display cash values, and the DoubleMax Multiplier, which can hugely increase payouts. It also offers a Hold & Spin round as well as free spins. With a top payout of 10,000 times the bet, Nice Catch 2 DoubleMax is sure to reel in the fans of fishing-themed slots.
25 Coins from Wazdan – Friday 26th January
Wazdan is building on its popular “9 Coins” series with this slot that is packed full of features. It retains the oriental feel of its predecessors and the action takes place on a 5x5 grid set against a purple background. As with all Wazdan slots, players are able to adjust the volatility to their style of play and the game has an RTP of 96.17%.
25 Coins does not disappoint in regards to features. It offers the unique DoubleMax mechanic along with innovative features such as Cash Infinity, Chance Level, Sticky to Infinity, and the popular Hold the Jackpot bonus. 25 Coins also introduces a new Cluster Collector feature, which will help players on their way to the top payout of 2,000x. Wazdan’s slots have become hugely popular in recent years and this looks to be a fantastic addition to the developer’s portfolio.
12 Bolts of Thunder from Thunderkick – Wednesday 31st January
Thunderkick's 12 Bolts of Thunder invites players into a mythic world of Hammer symbols and cash prizes. Set in a cloud-filled realm, the game offers a 5-reel, 20 payline experience with a high volatility and a 96.15% RTP. Players can bet from €0.10 to €100 per spin. The Hammer Win feature is central to the game, awarding payouts based on the number of Hammers landed, with increased values in the free spins round.
12 Bolts of Thunder combines a simple visual design with engaging gameplay. The free spins feature and the bonus buy option offer the chance for substantial wins, including an enormous top payout of 30,000x the bet. If you enjoy uncomplicated fun and the chance of big rewards, then Thunderkick’s upcoming game is just what you need.
A Thrilling Start to 2024
The above slots are a small selection of what players have to look forward to over the coming weeks. There are many more games due to be launched from all the biggest names in the industry. No matter what type of player you are, there is sure to be something suitable for you so head over to the new games collection at your favorite online casino and give yourself a reel-y good start to 2024!
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