New slot releases for October 2026 — Part 3
This is a continuation of October 2026 release coverage, highlighting six upcoming slot titles available later this month. The selection spans multiple studios and features a mix of high-variance bonus-driven games and low-volatility collect mechanics, showing why the month's slate matters for varied player preferences.
Bjorn — High-volatility Viking cluster-pays, max win 5,000x
- Developer: Thunderkick
- Grid: 8x8, 5 paylines
- Max Win: 5,000x
- Min/Max Bet: 0.1 - 100
- Release: October 9, 2026
- RTP: 94.22%
- Volatility: High
Bjorn is a high-volatility release from Thunderkick that arrives on October 9, 2026 and uses an 8x8 cluster-pays grid with cascading wins. The game stages action in a grim woodland where a roaming hero Wild and enemy figures play into tensions between regular clusters and premium rune-like symbols. Thunderkick pairs muted natural visuals with a tense soundtrack to support the theme. With an RTP of 94.22% and a 0.1–100 bet range, the design aims at players seeking big momentum from cascades and Mega payouts.
Elvis Presley: Burning Jackpots — Low-volatility 3x3 Hold & Win with a 2,250x cap
- Developer: OctoPlay
- Grid: 3x3, 5 paylines
- Hit Frequency: 12.4%
- Max Win: 2,250x
- Min/Max Bet: 0.1 - 400
- Release: October 9, 2026
- RTP: 95.74%
- Volatility: Low
Elvis Presley: Burning Jackpots from OctoPlay launches on October 9, 2026 and offers classic 3x3 Hold & Win cash-collect mechanics. The title emphasises steady, frequent wins with low volatility, a hit frequency around 12.4% and an RTP of 95.74%. Visuals centre on bold Elvis branding and a fiery backdrop, while bets run from 0.10 up to 400. The theoretical max win is 2,250x the stake, fitting the game’s modest, arcade-style approach.
Wicked Grin — Medium-volatility 5x5 scatter pays, max win 10,000x
- Developer: Hacksaw Gaming
- Grid: 5x5, 8 paylines
- Max Win: 10,000x
- Min/Max Bet: 0.1 - 100
- Release: October 8, 2026
- RTP: 96.27%
- Volatility: Medium
Wicked Grin from Hacksaw Gaming released on October 8, 2026 and uses a 5x5 grid with scatter pays and effective eight-payline action that rewards six-or-more matching symbols. The game leans on dark-cartoon art and a cheeky mascot, with expanding Wicked Grin symbols and cascade-driven momentum. Base-game wins form by landing matching symbols anywhere, and the mechanics encourage reveal-style transformations and coin-collecting features. With an RTP of 96.27% and a 0.1–100 stake range, the max win sits at 10,000x.
Cheetah Wild — Low-volatility safari slot with Money Symbols, max win 5,000x
- Developer: Pragmatic Play
- Grid: 5x4, 1,024 paylines
- Hit Frequency: 31.44%
- Max Win: 5,000x
- Min/Max Bet: 0.2 - 240
- Release: October 8, 2026
- RTP: 96.5%
- Volatility: Low
Cheetah Wild from Pragmatic Play is due on October 8, 2026 and runs on a 5x4 grid with 1,024 ways to win and a Collect mechanic for Money Symbols. The game places a 3D cheetah above a wooden grid set on the savannah and pairs ambient wildlife audio with clean visuals. Bets range from 0.20 to 240 and the RTP is listed at 96.5%, while hit frequency is relatively high at 31.44%. Low volatility keeps payouts steady, and the max win is 5,000x the bet.
Phoenix Frenzy Triple Win — High-volatility egg-collection Free Spins with 25,000x max
- Developer: Play'n GO
- Grid: 5x4, 4 paylines
- Max Win: 25,000x
- Min/Max Bet: 0.1 - 100
- Release: October 7, 2026
- RTP: 96.2%
- Volatility: High
Phoenix Frenzy Triple Win from Play'n GO released on October 7, 2026 and centres on a three-egg collection mechanic that feeds Free Spins modifiers. The game sets its grid inside a carved stone frame beneath three coloured eggs and uses Mystery Orbs to increase egg meters until an egg hatches. Visuals emphasise scorched landscapes and classic phoenix imagery, and the base-game progression is measured rather than constant. The title carries an RTP of 96.2%, high volatility and a top payout of 25,000x.
Pelican Payday — Low-volatility Money-and-Collect on a compact 3x5 layout
- Developer: Pragmatic Play
- Grid: 3x5, 10 paylines
- Hit Frequency: 18.58%
- Max Win: 5,000x
- Min/Max Bet: 0.1 - 250
- Release: October 6, 2026
- RTP: 96.59%
- Volatility: Low
Pelican Payday from Pragmatic Play POP became available on October 6, 2026 and plays on a compact 3x5 grid with 10 fixed paylines and a Money-and-Collect mechanic. The seaside visuals are bright and mobile-focused, with Money symbols holding random cash values and Collect symbols appearing primarily on the third reel to trigger conversions. Bets range from 0.10 to 250, the RTP is 96.59% and hit frequency is about 18.58%. The design targets quick sessions with frequent modest wins rather than large variance swings.
These six upcoming releases round out another busy week of October slot launches.