Wild Swarm 2 (Push Gaming) RTP review: 96.67% (configurable)
What 96.67% RTP means on Wild Swarm 2
Wild Swarm 2 carries a published RTP of 96.67%, a theoretical house edge of roughly 3.33% over the long run. Because Push Gaming ships this game in multiple RTP builds, that edge only holds where a casino licenses the top version; a lower build quietly raises the edge against you, which is exactly why we flag configurable titles instead of quoting the headline unqualified. As always, RTP is a long-run average over millions of spins, not a per-session promise: the edge is real and permanent, and a high RTP never turns a slot into a reliable source of income.
Volatility, max win & features
Volatility is rated high (5/5). Expect long gaps between meaningful wins, with most of the return concentrated in the bonus — a friendly RTP does not make this a smooth, low-risk grind. The top prize is capped at 10,000x your stake, and the headline features are bee hive meter, worker/queen bee wilds, swarm mode (x2-x8 reel mults), chest feature, free spins.
What to know before you play Wild Swarm 2
- Check the RTP build. Push Gaming licenses Wild Swarm 2 at 96.88% / 96.67% / 95.70% / 94.67% / 90.65% / 88.79% — open the in-game "i" screen and confirm you're on 96.67% before you commit a bankroll.
- Bankroll for variance. At high volatility the bonus carries the return — size your stake for long dry spells, not the 10,000x ceiling.
- Feature-buy (not in the UK). Buying the bonus shifts the effective RTP — the in-game info screen shows the buy-specific figure.
- High RTP is not profit. 96.67% still leaves a 3.33% long-run house edge; it lowers the cost of play, it never flips the odds in your favour.
Strengths & weaknesses
Strengths
- Above-average 96.67% RTP
- 10,000x max-win ceiling
- Mechanics that stand out: Bee Hive meter, Worker/Queen Bee wilds, Swarm Mode (x2-x8 reel mults)
Weaknesses
- Configurable — some casinos license a lower RTP build, so you must check the paytable
- High volatility — long dry spells; not a bankroll-preserver despite the RTP
- Feature-buy is unavailable to UK players
How Wild Swarm 2 compares
The same studios and RTP tier, side by side — every figure provider-sourced and checked.
| Slot | Provider | RTP | Volatility | Max win |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Swarm 2 (this slot) | Push Gaming | 96.67% | High | 10,000x |
| Razor Shark | Push Gaming | 96.70% | High | 50,000x |
| Jammin' Jars | Push Gaming | 96.83% | High | 20,000x |
| Mystery Museum | Push Gaming | 96.58% | High | 17,500x |
| Wild Swarm | Push Gaming | 97.03% | Med-High | 3,069x |
Our verdict on Wild Swarm 2
Skip if: your casino only offers a lower-RTP build of this game
Wild Swarm 2 is the sequel to one of Push's signature titles, a 6x5 ways grid driven by a Bee Hive meter: Worker Bees add one point and a wild, Queen Bees add five points and a wild, and filling the meter triggers Swarm Mode where reel multipliers of x2 to x8 stack up. A Chest feature and free spins round out the kit. RTP is configurable with one of the studio's higher top builds at 96.67%, rising to 96.88% on the feature-buy version and falling to 88.79% on the deepest operator cut. It is high volatility with a 10,000x cap, and the buy comes in four tiers (74x to 332x, plus a 125x random) on non-UK builds. A polished pick for fans of the original who want meter-and-multiplier gameplay at an above-average top RTP; the 96.88% buy build is among the better-value buys in the catalogue if your casino offers it.