Viking Runecraft 1000

Play'n GO is heading back to Norse mythology with the Viking Runecraft 1000 slot, a reworked take on the studio's 2017 classic Viking Runecraft, coming soon on 24 August 2026 as part of the developer's ongoing "1000 series." Rather than a straightforward remaster, this version strips out much of the original gameplay and replaces it with a scatter-pays, multiplier-symbol combination — closer in spirit to a thematic spin-off than a true sequel.

The icy Norse backdrop returns, complete with jagged rocks, drifting snow and familiar characters like Freya, Thor and Heimdall appearing alongside the reels, though this time purely for atmosphere rather than active gameplay interaction — the original's Gift of the Gods feature is reportedly absent entirely. Announced mechanics describe wins forming whenever eight or more matching symbols land anywhere on the 6x5 grid, with winning symbols clearing and cascading refills continuing the chain until no further wins appear. No wild symbols are included in the design.

Pre-launch figures put the RTP at 96.2% (with source material citing 96.24% as the top variant), volatility as high (10/10), and the maximum win at a serious 30,000x the stake. Stakes are expected to range from 0.10 up to 75 per spin, and the game uses scatter pays rather than fixed paylines throughout.

Viking Runecraft 1000 hasn't launched yet, so none of the above can be confirmed until Play'n GO releases the finished build. Johnessyslots.com will have the complete review and demo ready the day it goes live in August 2026 — or revisit the original Viking Runecraft while you wait to see how the two compare.