Release the Kraken Review
Release the Kraken is a 20-line deep-sea game with two bonuses triggered by symbols on reels 1, 3 and 5.
Colossal wild
In the feature a 3×4 colossal wild is guaranteed to land after the reels stop.
Release the Kraken Features
Chest bonus
Bonus symbols on reels 1 and 3 with another on reel 5 start a pick of three chests that award random money prizes.
RTP and maximum win
The demo lists an RTP of 96.50%. Pragmatic Play rates it high volatility.
Bonus buy
Where the casino allows it, the bonus can be bought for 100× the bet.
Release the Kraken Pros and Cons
Strengths
- Guaranteed big wild
- Two bonus types
Limitations
- Older design
Our Verdict
Release the Kraken is a fun older slot with an easy-to-follow free-spins hook.
Release the Kraken FAQs
What is the colossal wild?
A 3×4 wild guaranteed to land during the feature.
What is the RTP of Release the Kraken?
96.50% in Pragmatic Play's demo data; casinos can run other settings, shown on the game's information screen.
Sources and game-version notes
Information checked 3 November 2026.
Rules, RTP, volatility, maximum win and buy prices were read from the game's own help files and start-up data in Pragmatic Play's free demo on 3 November 2026. Casinos can run other RTP settings; the game's information screen shows the one in use.
