Wanted Salvation

Wanted Salvation is a Wild West-themed video slot developed by Hacksaw Gaming, released on May 13, 2026. It runs on a 5x5 grid with 15 paylines and builds directly on the mechanics established in Wanted Dead or a Wild, one of Hacksaw's most recognised titles.

The game is set in a gritty frontier world of outlaws, duels, and train heists. It features three distinct bonus modes — Duel at Dawn, Dead Man's Hand, and The Great Train Robbery — each offering a different gameplay experience. The standout mechanic is the VS symbol, which triggers multiplier duels between outlaws and can turn entire reels wild with multipliers reaching up to 100x.

With high volatility, an RTP of 96%, and a maximum win of 12,500x the bet, Wanted Salvation targets players who prefer high-risk, high-reward gameplay. A Bonus Buy option is available, allowing direct access to any of the three bonus rounds.

Wanted Salvation is set in a dark, weathered Wild West environment. The visual style favours muted browns, deep reds, and dusty earth tones, giving the game a harsh, worn-down look rather than a polished or colourful aesthetic.

The reels display playing card symbols styled as aged card decks, alongside thematic symbols including a bull skull, a masked cowboy, a money bag, a whiskey bottle, and a revolver. These are presented with detailed artwork and clear outlines that hold up well on both desktop and mobile screens.

Animations are reserved but effective. The VS symbol in particular stands out — when it expands, two outlaw characters face off in a duel, with the surviving outlaw's multiplier applied to the reel. The sound design reinforces the frontier atmosphere with tense, low-key audio that builds during feature sequences.

To start, set your bet using the controls at the bottom of the screen. Bets range from €0.20 to €75 per spin. Wins are formed by landing matching symbols on adjacent reels from left to right across one of the 15 paylines.

• Access the paytable via the menu icon to review symbol values and feature rules.
• The autoplay option allows a set number of spins to run automatically.
• Bonus rounds are triggered by landing three or more of the relevant scatter symbols (DUEL, DEAD, or TRAIN ROBBERY) in the base game.
• The Bonus Buy menu lets you skip to any of the three bonus features directly, at a set cost based on your current bet.

The interface is clean and straightforward, following Hacksaw Gaming's mobile-first design approach.

VS Symbols

VS symbols can appear in both the base game and the Duel at Dawn bonus. When a VS symbol forms part of a win, it expands to cover the entire reel. Two outlaws appear and duel — the survivor's multiplier is applied across the reel, which then turns fully wild. Multiplier values range from 2x up to 100x (2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 6x, 7x, 8x, 9x, 10x, 20x, 25x, 50x, 100x). If multiple VS symbols land on separate reels, the multiplier values are added together before being applied to the line win. If VS symbols cover all five reels, the entire grid turns wild.

Duel at Dawn

Triggered by landing three or more DUEL scatter symbols in the base game. Awards 10 free spins with an increased number of VS symbols on the reels compared to the base game, raising the chance of multiplier stacking.

Bonus Buy Option: Yes — Cost: €400.00 at a €2.00 base bet (200x bet). Volatility: Very High.

Dead Man's Hand

Triggered by landing three or more DEAD scatter symbols. This feature runs in two phases:

• Collect Phase: Wilds and multiplier symbols land on the reels. Each time you collect one, the remaining spin counter resets to 3. Wild symbols collect to the left of the grid; the running multiplier total displays on the right. The collect phase ends after three consecutive non-winning spins.
• Showdown Phase: Three spins are awarded. All collected wilds are applied to the grid, and every win during these spins is multiplied by the total accumulated multiplier.

Bonus Buy Option: Yes — Cost: €800.00 at a €2.00 base bet (400x bet). Volatility: High.

The Great Train Robbery

Triggered by landing three or more TRAIN ROBBERY scatter symbols. Awards 10 free spins with a sticky wilds mechanic — every wild symbol that lands remains in place for the remainder of the feature, building up wild coverage across the grid over time.

Bonus Buy Option: Yes — Cost: €160.00 at a €2.00 base bet (80x bet). Volatility: Medium.

Wins are formed when matching symbols land on three or more consecutive reels from left to right along an active payline. The paytable lists payouts based on the current bet level. The wild symbol substitutes for all standard symbols but does not replace scatter or VS symbols.

Payouts shown as multipliers of the bet. Wild pays on 5-of-a-kind only.

Special Symbols:

• Wild: Substitutes for all standard symbols. Does not replace scatter or VS symbols.
• VS Symbol: Expands to cover a full reel on a winning combination, triggers an outlaw duel, and turns the reel wild with a multiplier of 2x–100x.
• Scatter Symbols (DUEL, DEAD, TRAIN ROBBERY): Three or more of any scatter type triggers its respective bonus round.

Wins form when three or more matching symbols land on adjacent reels from left to right on one of the 15 paylines. The base game uses a standard reel spin structure without cascades.

The main win driver is the VS symbol. When it contributes to a win, it expands to fill its reel, turns that reel wild, and applies a random multiplier (up to 100x) to the line win. Landing multiple VS symbols on separate reels adds their multipliers together before applying them — this is where the largest payouts can occur. Filling all five reels with VS symbols causes the entire grid to turn wild.

In the Dead Man's Hand feature, wins during the Showdown Phase are multiplied by the total accumulated multiplier gathered during the Collect Phase, which can stack significantly before the Showdown begins.

The maximum win of 12,500x is achievable in the base game, Duel at Dawn, and Dead Man's Hand.

Wanted Salvation is a follow-up to Wanted Dead or a Wild by Hacksaw Gaming, which shares the same VS symbol mechanic, Wild West theme, and three-bonus structure. The original remains widely available and uses a similar 5x5 grid format. Players familiar with Wanted Dead or a Wild will recognise the core mechanics, though Wanted Salvation updates the visual presentation and adjusts bonus behaviour.

Other Hacksaw Gaming titles with comparable high-volatility mechanics include 2 Wild 2 Die, which features revolver-based wild mechanics, and Hand of Anubis.

Wanted Salvation is a high-volatility slot that closely follows the formula of Wanted Dead or a Wild, with updated visuals and refined bonus structures. Its three distinct bonus modes offer meaningful variety, and the VS symbol mechanic remains one of the more engaging multiplier systems in Hacksaw's portfolio.

The main drawback is that the base game can be slow-moving, with extended periods between bonus triggers. The game suits players who are comfortable with high variance and are targeting large multiplier payouts rather than frequent smaller wins.

For those already familiar with the Wanted series, Wanted Salvation offers a polished, familiar experience with additional bonus flexibility.