Cygnus 5

9.5/10

Release January 2025· Updated October 2026

ELK's Cygnus sequel (September 2024) — Egyptian theme + 262,144 ways + MAX win 50,000x. BetsRank score: 9.5/10.

RTP

94%

Volatility

Medium-High

Max Win

50 000x

Grid

6 reels (expandable to 8 rows)

Bonus Buy

Yes

AvalanchesPrism Symbol TransformationsMeteor StrikesFree Spins + Super Free SpinsExpanding ReelsBonus Buy

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9.5

BetsRank Verdict

Our read of the game, based on the data the studio publishes

An ELK Cygnus-series sequel (September 2024). RTP 94% (some versions run 87% — watch out), MAX win 50,000x. 6 reels expanding up to 8 rows / 262,144 ways. Egyptian theme plus 5 mechanics (Avalanches/Prism/Meteor/Free Spins/Super Free Spins). Medium-high volatility.

Strengths

+High MAX win of 50,000x
+Up to 262,144 ways on the expanded grid
+Five rich mechanics combined
+Iconic series Egyptian theme

To consider

−Some versions run as low as 87% RTP — check before playing
−Medium-high volatility paired with five complex mechanics
−RTP 94% is below average

About Cygnus 5

Released on 12 September 2024, Cygnus 5 is the fifth entry in ELK Studios' Cygnus series — an ancient Egypt theme with pharaohs and treasure. RTP 94% (some versions run a degraded 87% — check before playing), medium-high volatility, MAX win 50,000x. Format: 6 reels expanding up to 8 rows in the bonus, for up to 262,144 ways to win. Bets range from 0.20€ to 100€.

Five signature mechanics combine:
Avalanches: tumbling symbols.
Prism Symbol Transformations: symbols that transform.
Meteor Strikes: random events that add multipliers.
Free Spins + Super Free Spins: two distinct bonus modes.
Expanding Reels: an expanded grid during the bonus.

Bonus Buy is available. The 50,000x max win is reached through the combination of all five mechanics stacking together during Super Free Spins.