NetEnt’s Dead or Alive 3: Wanted Goes Live with New Features
Published on by Zena Grantham
NetEnt has announced the release of the highly anticipated Dead or Alive 3: Wanted, the third entry in the long-running Wild West series. The game launched on 26 March 2026, continuing the story first introduced in Dead or Alive and Dead or Alive 2.
Jesse James and Della Rose Return
Dead or Alive 3 sees the return of Jesse James and Della Rose, along with their band of outlaws. This time, the outlaws focus on a train heist carrying a large shipment of money.
However, the outlaws are not alone. A Bounty Hunter is hot on their heels, tracking them across the desert and playing a role in how the story unfolds
The 5×3 format has expanded to a 5×5 grid, increasing the number of symbol positions on screen.
The RTP of 96.03% RTP is a tad on the low end, but with high volatility and a max win capped at 66,666x the bet, it will appeal to many, especially fans of the series.
Wanted Wilds and Bounty Hunter Wild
Wanted Wilds return as posters of the outlaws. Each has a different multiplier, ranging from 2x to 100x, and substitutes for standard symbols.
The Bounty Hunter Wild introduces a different dynamic. It lands covering an entire reel and collects multipliers from all Wanted Wilds present on the reels.
When multiple Bounty Hunters Wilds land, the one furthest to the right gathers all multipliers from both types.
Free Spins and Super Free Spins.
Landing 2 Bonus symbols triggers a re-spin, while 3 or more Bonus symbols trigger the Free Spins. If a Super Bonus appears among them, you enter the Super Free Spins.
⭐ 3 Bonus symbols: 10 Free Spins
⚡ 4 Bonus symbols: 10 Free Spins + 50x
⭐ 5 Bonus symbols: 10 Free Spins + 2,500x
Wanted Wilds on the reels before the feature becomes sticky throughout the Free Spins. Additional Wanted Wilds that land during the feature also remain sticky.
Filling all five reels with Wanted Wilds awards 5 extra spins.
In Super Free Spins, a Bounty Hunter Wild lands on every spin, collecting multipliers across the reels.
Elevate Feature Options
The Elevate Feature allows direct access to specific setups:
✅ Bonus Hunter (2x bet) – Guarantees at least one Bonus or Super Bonus symbol
✔️ Wanted Wilds (5x bet) – Forces higher multiplier Wanted Wilds and raises the win cap to 66,666x
✅ Bounty Hunter (150x bet) – Lands 2 Bounty Hunter Wilds (3 in Super Free Spins)
✔️ Hunted Spins (100x bet) – Triggers Free Spins
✅ Dead or Alive Spins (1,000x bet) – Triggers Super Free Spins
⚠️ Unfortunately, the Elevate Feature is not available to UK Players.
Early Impressions
Dead or Alive 3 builds on the original but changes how wins are formed. Sticky wilds are replaced by a multiplier collection system through the Wanted Wilds and the Bounty Hunter, creating a different structure in the base game and features. It’s an adjustment to the series while remaining true to its high-volatility roots.