LIVE TRACKER · UPDATED 22 APRIL 2026

New Releases 2026

Every new Pragmatic Play game released in 2026, tracked in one place with independent analysis. Studios release 60+ titles per month across their network — we cover the mechanically meaningful releases only: new franchise entries, novel engines (Infinity Reels, expanding-grid mechanics), high-ceiling games (30,000×+ max wins), and seasonal variants of established hits. For each release you get verified RTP, max win, volatility, Bonus Buy availability, key features, and our editorial take — clearly-labelled affiliate links only in individual review sidebars, never in the tracking data above. Currently tracking 9 releases spanning 3 release windows, with the highest-ceiling entry reaching Up to 100,000× bet (Infinity Reels typical ceiling) on Dragon Gold: Infinity Reels. Updated continuously as new titles launch.

9
2026 releases tracked
9
New slot titles
3
Release windows

How this tracker works

Pragmatic Play's catalogue grows by 3-5 notable releases per month across slots, live casino, crash games, instant-win products, and game shows. This page tracks the meaningful ones with mathematical data you can act on: verified RTP (from certified paytable where available, otherwise official announcements), max win ceiling, volatility classification, grid layout, key feature list, Bonus Buy availability and pricing, and our editorial take on how each release compares to the established catalogue.

Release status labels: LIVE NOW means fully launched across operator networks. SOFT LAUNCH means available only at limited exclusivity partners (typically 2-4 weeks before full release). UPCOMING means announced but not yet playable.

Editorial framing: our "Our take" notes are independent analysis, not marketing copy. Where we think a release is mechanically derivative or commercially-driven (seasonal variants, cosmetic reskins) we say so. Where a release introduces genuinely novel mechanics or significant max-win ceiling increases we note that too. Clearly-labelled affiliate links in individual review sidebars, no "chase the big win" language inside editorial copy.

April 2026

3 releases
LIVE NOWSLOT16 April 2026

Big Bass Trophy Catch#

Fishing — continuation of Big Bass franchise

RTP
96.50%
Max Win
5,000× bet
Volatility
High
Grid
5×3, 10 fixed paylines
Key Features
  • 3-5 scatters trigger 10-20 Free Spins
  • Random 2-scatter bonus trigger
  • Fisherman Wild collects Fish Money values
  • Three dynamic modifiers activate during bonus
  • Every 4th Fisherman Wild: +10 spins + multiplier up (2× → 3× → 10×)
  • Golden Power Up Coins (new franchise addition)
Bonus Buy: Standard 100× bet buy available
Our take

20th+ entry in the Big Bass franchise. Mechanically faithful to series formula with three new modifiers injecting variety. The 10× multiplier ceiling (via retriggers) keeps max-win potential alive despite the series' traditionally moderate 5,000× cap. Released through licensed UK operators — this specific title is UK-permitted. At 96.50% RTP (rather than franchise-best 96.71%), positioning suggests Pragmatic Play is rebalancing the series' math for the newer modifier-rich entries.

LIVE NOWSLOTEarly April 2026 (soft-launch at Chips.gg, full release mid-April)

Idol Pop Fever#

K-pop / J-pop idol concert — anime-inspired visuals

RTP
96.50%
Max Win
5,000× bet
Volatility
High
Grid
5×5, 20 fixed paylines
Key Features
  • Random Wild Feature (spotlight mechanic) converts symbols to wilds
  • Wild multipliers: ×2, ×3, ×5 (additive stacking)
  • ALL instances of highlighted symbol convert (not just chosen positions)
  • Free Spins with guaranteed multiplier floors
  • Character symbols: Liza, Rimin, Alisa, Kristi (fictional idol group)
  • VIP concert ticket Scatters
Bonus Buy: Two tiers: 100× (Free Spins) and 500× (Super Free Spins)
Our take

First Pragmatic Play entry specifically targeting the 'gacha' / idol culture aesthetic popular in 2026. Mechanically not particularly innovative — random wild conversion with multipliers is a well-established pattern — but executed with strong production values. The 5,000× max win ceiling is notably lower than top-tier Pragmatic Play titles (Zeus vs Hades 50,000×, Sugar Rush 1000 25,000×), positioning this as entertainment-focused rather than variance-focused. Bonus Buy availability at two price tiers gives players flexibility. High volatility classification means extended dry spells between wild multiplier events.

LIVE NOWSLOT1 April 2026

Sweet Bonanza 2500#

Candy / sweets — Sweet Bonanza franchise extension

RTP
96.50%
Max Win
25,000× bet (expected — up from 21,175× in original)
Volatility
Very High
Grid
6×5 Scatter Pays
Key Features
  • Multiplier bomb system (presumably extended to higher tier values)
  • Tumble mechanic preserved from original Sweet Bonanza
  • Expected enhanced Rainbow Bomb multiplier ranges
  • Franchise-consistent Scatter Pays mechanic
Bonus Buy: Expected 100× bet Free Spins buy (franchise standard)
Our take

Newest addition to the Sweet Bonanza franchise (Sweet Bonanza → Sweet Bonanza Xmas → Sweet Bonanza 1000 → Sweet Bonanza Super Scatter → Sweet Bonanza 2500). Positioning suggests max win increased to 25,000× (from original 21,175×), aligning with the '1000 Series' ambition but using a different naming convention. Data on specific multiplier tiers still being verified as operators integrate the title. Part of Pragmatic Play's ongoing franchise-extension strategy — proven IP with new mathematical tuning.

March 2026

1 release
LIVE NOWSLOTEarly 2026

Great Ghosts!#

Haunted / supernatural — ghost collection mechanic

RTP
96.50% (standard)
Max Win
40,000× bet
Volatility
Extreme
Grid
5 reels, expands to 5×8 during bonus
Key Features
  • Three Scatter types collect into crystal balls
  • Crystal ball fullness triggers Ghost Respin
  • Up to 3 bonus modifiers active simultaneously
  • Grid expansion from 5×? to 5×8 as Money Symbols land
  • Money collection mechanic during respin phase
Bonus Buy: 300× bet for Triple Ghost Respin (premium tier)
Our take

One of the highest max-win Pragmatic Play slots — 40,000× bet ceiling approaches Zeus vs Hades (50,000×) territory. The expanding-grid mechanic (base grid grows to 5×8 during bonus) is mechanically novel for Pragmatic Play. The 300× Bonus Buy is in the 'premium' tier — at €1 bet, that's €300 per buy. Variance compression (see Bonus Buy explainer) applies acutely here. Worth investigating the specific trigger probabilities before committing bankroll to the buy feature.

Q1 2026

5 releases
LIVE NOWSLOTQ1 2026

Dragon Gold: Infinity Reels#

East Asian dragon / gold — Chinese New Year aesthetic

RTP
96.50%
Max Win
Up to 100,000× bet (Infinity Reels typical ceiling)
Volatility
Very High
Grid
Dynamic — Infinity Reels engine grows reel count during wins
Key Features
  • Infinity Reels engine (licensed from ReelPlay)
  • Dynamic reel growth on consecutive wins
  • Growing multiplier for each reel added
  • No theoretical upper bound on reel count per round
  • Cash Collect scatters (Phoenix, Dragon, Tiger variants)
Bonus Buy: 100× to 500× tiered bonus buy options
Our take

Pragmatic Play's first high-profile Infinity Reels title. The engine (originally by ReelPlay, used in hits like Smash the Pig Infinity Reels and Piggy Bank Billionaire) mechanically rewards consecutive wins by adding reels and multipliers. Theoretical max win scales exponentially with consecutive win streaks. This is mechanically distinct from Pragmatic Play's typical Tumble/Scatter-Pays approach — and represents a notable diversification of their math engineering. Dragon Gold specifically leans into the Cash Collect mechanic with three different scatter types contributing to multiplier.

LIVE NOWSLOTQ1 2026

Fortune of Olympus#

Greek mythology — Gates of Olympus adjacent

RTP
96.50%
Max Win
TBD (verified data pending)
Volatility
High
Grid
6×5 Cluster Pays
Key Features
  • Cluster Pays engine (distinct from Gates of Olympus scatter-pays)
  • Greek god-themed symbols
  • Tumble mechanic with growing multipliers on cascading wins
  • Deep bonus round with extended multiplier progression
Our take

Pragmatic Play's Greek mythology series continues to expand beyond Gates of Olympus. Fortune of Olympus uses Cluster Pays (like Sugar Rush and Fruit Party) rather than the Scatter Pays that defines Gates of Olympus — this is a meaningful mechanical differentiation within the theme. The Tumble mechanic with cumulative multipliers on cascades is proven Pragmatic Play engineering. Editorial take: if you enjoyed Sugar Rush's mechanic but prefer Greek aesthetics, this is the natural pick.

LIVE NOWSLOTQ1 2026

Sweet Bonanza Xmas 2#

Christmas / winter candy — seasonal Sweet Bonanza variant

RTP
96.50%
Max Win
21,100× bet (matches Sweet Bonanza original)
Volatility
High
Grid
6×5 Scatter Pays
Key Features
  • Snowstorm modifier (new to franchise)
  • Standard Sweet Bonanza Tumble + Rainbow Bomb multipliers
  • Winter-themed symbol set
  • Bonus Buy preserved from original
Bonus Buy: 100× bet (franchise standard)
Our take

Seasonal entry in the Sweet Bonanza franchise — Xmas 2 follows the original 2020 Sweet Bonanza Xmas. Mathematically identical to core Sweet Bonanza with cosmetic differences. The 'snowstorm modifier' adds a thematic touch but doesn't change underlying probabilities. If you play Sweet Bonanza regularly, Xmas 2 offers the same experience with holiday aesthetics. Seasonal releases are commercial strategy (retaining franchise players through novelty), not mathematical upgrades.

LIVE NOWSLOTQ1 2026

Wild West Gold Megaways#

Wild West / cowboys — Wild West Gold franchise extension

RTP
96.50%
Max Win
100,000× bet (Megaways extended)
Volatility
Very High
Grid
6 reels, Megaways engine (up to 200,704 ways to win)
Key Features
  • Megaways engine (licensed from Big Time Gaming)
  • Tumble mechanic on every win
  • Expanding wilds with multiplier values
  • Free Spins with persistent multiplier growth
  • Wild West Gold franchise extension
Bonus Buy: 100× bet Free Spins buy available
Our take

Megaways conversion of the 2020 Wild West Gold original. Typical Pragmatic Play Megaways implementation — 200,704 max ways to win, cascade mechanic, multiplier wilds in free spins. Max win dramatically higher than original (100,000× vs 10,000×) reflecting the Megaways engine's compound multiplier potential. Competes directly with Dog House Megaways in the franchise-extension-via-Megaways category. Wild West aesthetic is niche vs Dog House's broader appeal.

LIVE NOWSLOTQ1 2026

Joker's Jewels Hold & Spin#

Classic fruit machine with joker — Joker's Jewels franchise

RTP
96.50%
Max Win
5,000× bet
Volatility
Medium
Grid
5×3 classic layout
Key Features
  • Hold & Spin mechanic (new addition to franchise)
  • Joker wild substitution
  • Cash Collect mechanic during respin phase
  • Classic fruit symbols
  • Medium volatility — accessible to longer sessions
Our take

Pragmatic Play's successful 'Classic Wins' format meets Hold & Spin mechanic. The Joker's Jewels franchise has historically been pure low-volatility classic gameplay; the Hold & Spin addition is the first meaningful mechanical upgrade since the 2019 original. Medium volatility makes this accessible to bankroll-conscious players who find Zeus vs Hades or Sugar Rush 1000 too punishing. Won't produce the spectacular bonus rounds of high-volatility Pragmatic titles, but offers sustainable session experience.

What's coming next

Based on Pragmatic Play's 2026 release cadence and industry announcements, the following game families have additional entries in development (publicly announced but not yet detailed):

  • More '1000 Series' entries — Pragmatic Play continues the supercharged franchise strategy. Expect additional '1000' versions of classics throughout 2026 (Big Bass Bonanza 1000 already live, Gates of Olympus Xmas 1000 live, Sweet Bonanza 1000 live, Starlight Princess 1000 live).
  • Super Scatter engine extensions — the 2024 'Super Scatter' mechanic (Gates of Olympus Super Scatter, Starlight Princess Super Scatter, Sweet Bonanza Super Scatter) appears primed for further rollout to other flagship titles.
  • Live Blackjack RTP updates — Pragmatic Play added DAS to their live blackjack lineup in June 2025. Additional rule improvements (6 Card Charlie rollout beyond ONE Blackjack, insurance rule adjustments) plausible throughout 2026.
  • Crash game expansion — Spaceman launched 2022 and Big Bass Crash launched 2024. A third crash game entry likely within 2026 given the category's commercial success across the iGaming market.
  • Expanded Infinity Reels portfolio — Dragon Gold is Pragmatic Play's first high-profile Infinity Reels title. If commercial performance matches the engine's success with other studios, additional Infinity Reels slots expected through 2026-2027.

This tracker is updated continuously as new titles launch. Check back monthly for the latest entries. Historical releases from 2024-2025 are documented in individual review pages across the site — see the Library section on the home page for the complete reviewed catalogue.

One note on "latest" releases.

The iGaming industry values recency as a marketing signal — "new slot" headlines drive engagement regardless of actual mechanical novelty. Many 2026 releases are cosmetic refreshes of 2024-2025 formulas: same math with different themes, same mechanic with seasonal symbols. The releases that genuinely matter are those introducing new math engines (Infinity Reels, expanding-grid Hold & Spin), meaningful max-win ceiling increases (40,000×+ territory), or new rule variants in live casino products. We try to flag the difference in our editorial notes — "derivative" vs "novel" is a real distinction that affects whether trying a new release makes sense for your specific play style.

A final practical reminder: new releases often have unverified RTP settings in early days after launch. Operators sometimes run lower-RTP configurations (94.50% vs certified 96.50%) on newly-integrated games. Always check the in-game info panel before committing real-money play. Our RTP glossary entry explains this in detail. For guidance on responsible session management regardless of game selection, see our responsible gambling guide.