Anastasios Ioannidis on Fury of Anubis and Pragmatic Play's Next Steps

Anastasios Ioannidis on Fury of Anubis and Pragmatic Play's other mega games

CasinoWow exclusive! Read all about the Fury of Anubis online slot and what's next for Pragmatic Play in this interview with Anastasios Ioannidis.

Ancient Egypt is one of the most used themes in online slots, which makes it a hard place to stand out. Pragmatic Play's answer to that is to skip the pyramids and gold and go somewhere darker, into the Egyptian afterlife ruled by the god of the dead.

That's where Fury of Anubis comes in. Released in June 2026, the studio's latest MEGA casino game is a 6x5 Pays Anywhere slot built around doubling tumble multipliers and a gamble feature that weighs a feather against a human heart, straight out of the myth.

We spoke with Anastasios Ioannidis, Head of Affiliate Marketing at ARRISE, a key partner to Pragmatic Play, about the game's mechanics, its early reception, and what's still to come this year. Here's what Anastasios had to share.

CasinoWow's interview with Anastasios Ioannidis of Pragmatic Play

CW: What can you tell us about one of Pragmatic Play’s most recent mega game releases, Fury of Anubis?

AI: Taking players on a journey deep into the ancient Egyptian afterlife, Fury of Anubis is Pragmatic Play's latest mythological slot combining progressive tumble multipliers and a bonus game gamble feature, conjuring wins of up to 10,000x. Inspired by the dark realm of the Egyptian god, this 6x5 scatter-pays slot pairs popular mechanics with an exceptional audiovisual presentation to deliver a standout gaming experience.

CW: What mechanics stand out in the game?

AI: At the very heart of the player experience is the tumble win multiplier, which builds excitement throughout the base game and bonus game. With every successive tumble win, a multiplier value above the reels doubles in value, reaching up to 1,024x before resetting at the end of the spin.

Then there’s the gamble feature in the bonus game, injecting player choice and even more excitement into the overall experience. Depending on the number of scatters that triggered the feature, an 8x, 16x, 32x or 64x starting multiplier is awarded for the free spins that follow – but players first have the choice to gamble entry to the round for a chance to boost their initial multiplier up to 256x. Beautifully weaving the deity’s legend into the game’s mechanics, Anubis’ iconic scales illustrate the gamble feature weighing a white feather against a human heart.

Where available in certain markets, a series of special bets offer new and different ways to unlock winning potential, with two Super Spins options offering the option to boost tumble multiplier values. Four feature buys offer the option to jump straight into the bonus game action with a guaranteed 8x, 16x, 32x or 64x starting multiplier, respectively.

Pragmatic Play's Fury of Anubis gameplay — Fury of Anubis' grid

CW: Has Fury of Anubis matched your expectations so far, in terms of player or market response?

AI: Fury of Anubis is a milestone release for Pragmatic Play. While it’s still early days, the game has performed well with players across all key segments, and the market response has been very positive.

It’s worth keeping in mind that the benchmark for Pragmatic Play slots includes Gates of Olympus, Sugar Rush, Sweet Bonanza, and Big Bass Bonanza – some of the biggest, most enduringly popular games ever. For Fury of Anubis to rank alongside the likes of these highlights its early success.

CW: How does Pragmatic Play approach creating a mega game title such as Fury of Anubis? And, generally, handling the challenges of releasing new slots with so much competition for players' attention?

AI: Mega releases are identified as potential player favourites, so they get a little extra attention, but the approach is much the same as for any new game. In terms of the wider market, players have so much choice available to them – a choice that grows daily.

It’s true that Pragmatic Play has to compete for players’ attention like any other supplier, but this is not a key focus. The simple aim has always been to deliver the very best gaming experiences. Do this consistently for long enough, pairing engaging themes with proven mechanics, exciting features and strong win potential, and the performance takes care of itself.

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CW: Can we look forward to more mega game releases in 2026?

AI: Without a doubt! Hot off the press, September is set to hail the almighty return of one of Pragmatic Play’s most triumphant franchises with Gates of Olympus 2500, the latest supercharged slot in the smash-hit series offering more pays-anywhere action, boosted multipliers, and electrifying wins of up to 25,000x.

CW: Can you give our readers a preview of what else they can expect from Pragmatic Play for the remainder of the year?

AI: Pragmatic Play continues to release around nine high-quality new slots month on month, so there’s always plenty to look forward to! August's ones to watch include the gritty, retro-futuristic Harvest Moon - Grave Profits, while a mini yet mighty Zeus strikes down wins of up to 25,000x in Gates of Olympus POP, debuting a new brand of games combining familiar faces with simple three-reel mechanics.

Looking ahead to September, a legendary Norse goddess guides a wintry adventure in Freya 1000 and everyone’s favourite fisherman returns to the Las Vegas Strip in Big Bass Vegas 1000.

What's next from Pragmatic Play

As Anastasios explained, there's plenty to look forward to from Pragmatic Play through the rest of the year. September is the one to watch, but even before that, players will have a variety of new and classic slots to choose from for their entertainment.

Before you go, learn more about Pragmatic Play's latest mega slot releases. Then, you can play Fury of Anubis, as it's live at most online casinos, or try the free demo here to see if it's the right fit for you.

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Anastasios Ioannidis on Fury of Anubis and Pragmatic Play's other mega games

CasinoWow's interview with Anastasios Ioannidis of Pragmatic Play