Fire in the Hole Fire in the Hole 4 arrives in two waves. A small group of partner casinos received the game first, and a week later it goes out to every casino connected to Nolimit City. If you searched for "when does Fire in the Hole 4 come out", the short answer is 17 November 2026. The longer answer, with times, early access and the history of the series, is below.
Official Fire in the Hole 4 dates
| Event | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| First announcement | October 2026 | Teasers, screenshots and the game sheet on the Nolimit City site |
| Exclusive early access | 10 November 2026, 07:00 UTC | Selected partner casinos and the official demo window |
| Global release | 17 November 2026, 07:00 UTC | All casinos that carry Nolimit City |
The times come from the official game data, where both dates are set to 07:00 UTC. In Riga that is 09:00 local time, because Latvia is on Eastern European Time (UTC+2) in November. In practice, casinos add the game to their lobbies during the morning, so it may appear a few hours later at some sites.
The countdown on this page counts down to 17 November 2026, 07:00 UTC, and switches to "released" automatically when the moment passes.
What early access means
Nolimit City often gives one week of exclusive access to a short list of operators before a big release. For Fire in the Hole 4 that week started on 10 November 2026. During early access:
- the game is playable for real money only at the selected casinos;
- the public free demo may be limited or switched off on third-party sites;
- streamers and review sites start publishing their first sessions;
- the numbers on the game sheet are final: 96.01% RTP, 22.18% hit frequency, 75,000x max win.
For most players in Latvia nothing changes until 17 November 2026. If your usual casino does not list Fire in the Hole 4 yet, it is not a mistake. It simply was not part of the early-access group. You can still learn the game in the free Fire in the Hole 4 demo or with the previous game in the meantime.
Where Fire in the Hole 4 appears first
After the global release, the slot appears in the Nolimit City section of most online casinos on the same day. Large multi-provider casinos usually add new Nolimit games within hours. Smaller sites can take a few days. Look for the game under "New", under the Nolimit City provider filter, or simply search "Fire in the Hole". Our guide to where to play lists what to check before depositing, including bonus buy availability and euro payment methods.
The Fire in the Hole series timeline
| Game | Release | Max win | Bonus round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire in the Hole xBomb | 2 March 2021 | 60,000x | Lucky Wagon Spins |
| Fire in the Hole 2 | Early 2024 | — | — |
| Fire in the Hole 3 | 3 June 2025 | 70,000x | Lucky Wagon Spins |
| Fire in the Hole 4 | 17 November 2026 | 75,000x | Lucky Nugget Spins |
Fire in the Hole xBomb (2021)
The first game went live at all Nolimit City partners on 2 March 2021. It introduced the broke dwarf, the Collapsing Waterfall that opens rows with every collapse, and the xBomb Wild that blows up symbols and raises the multiplier. Its max win was 60,000x, and its RTP of 96.06% was higher than the new game's. Many players still call it a modern classic.
Fire in the Hole 2
The second chapter kept the formula and polished the bonus. Its RTP of 96.07% is the highest in the series. It is less known than the first and third games, but it set the pattern of each sequel adding one or two new mechanics instead of rebuilding the game.
Fire in the Hole 3 (2025)
Fire in the Hole 3 launched on 3 June 2025 and moved the story into frozen wastelands. It shows an "extreme" volatility badge on the loading screen and raised the max win to 70,000x. Reviews put the odds of reaching the max win at about 1 in 14.3 million. It is still one of Nolimit City's most played games, and you can load it from the demo page today.
Fire in the Hole 4 (2026)
The fourth game takes the dwarf, and now his younger brother, into the jungle in search of the Golden Balls. It adds xSplit with the Super Scatter, a new bonus called Lucky Nugget Spins with an Upgrade Reel and locks, the Evil Dwarf, and bonus buys up to 1,500x. The max win rises to 75,000x, while the odds of reaching it fall to 1 in 40 million.
What changed since Fire in the Hole 3
| Feature | Fire in the Hole 3 | Fire in the Hole 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Setting | Frozen wastelands, ice bear | Jungle, younger brother joins |
| Max win | 70,000x | 75,000x |
| Max-win odds | ~1 in 14.3 million | 1 in 40 million |
| RTP | Higher than 96.01% | 96.01% |
| Base game | Collapsing Waterfall, xBomb | Collapsing Waterfall, xBomb, xWays, Infectious xWays, xSplit, Wild Mining, buried features |
| Bonus | Lucky Wagon Spins | Lucky Nugget Spins with Collector Chests and Upgrade Reel |
| Special symbols | Dwarf | Dwarf, Evil Dwarf, Dynamite, Freeze Cell |
| Bonus buy | Yes | Four buys from 650x to 1,500x plus three boosters |
The biggest change is the bonus. Fire in the Hole 3 was mostly about how far the wagons travelled. Fire in the Hole 4 adds a planning layer: how many locks were removed on the Upgrade Reel at the start, whether a Dwarf lands early, and whether an Evil Dwarf helps or hurts. That makes the number of scatters on the trigger matter much more. The full mechanics are on the Lucky Nugget Spins page.
The second change is the maths. A slightly lower RTP and a much rarer max win mean the fourth game is harsher on short sessions. Our RTP and max win page explains what that means for a typical budget.
Why release dates matter to players
New Nolimit City games get a lot of attention in their first weeks. Casinos often run tournaments, free spin drops or leaderboards for a new release, and streamers play long sessions that show how the game behaves. For players this has two practical effects:
- Promotions. The first two weeks after 17 November 2026 are the most likely time to find free spins or tournaments tied to Fire in the Hole 4.
- Information. Real session data appears quickly, so you can see how other players' bonuses turn out before you commit your own money.
On the other hand, hype can push players to bet more than usual on a new game. A new release is not looser or "hot". The maths of the game is fixed from the first spin.
Will there be a Fire in the Hole 5?
Nolimit City has not announced anything beyond the fourth game. Looking at the series, a new chapter has followed roughly every one to two years, and each one has raised the max win: 60,000x, then 70,000x, now 75,000x. A fifth game is likely at some point, but any date you see today is a guess. We will add it to this page as soon as the studio confirms it.
Release date FAQ
When does Fire in the Hole 4 come out?
The global release date is 17 November 2026. Exclusive early access at selected casinos started one week earlier, on 10 November 2026.
What time is the Fire in the Hole 4 release?
The official release time is 07:00 UTC on 17 November 2026, which is 09:00 in Riga. Casinos may add the game a few hours later.
Is Fire in the Hole 4 already out?
It has been playable at selected early-access casinos since 10 November 2026. Everywhere else it goes live on 17 November 2026. The countdown on this page shows the current status.
Is Fire in the Hole 4 available in Latvia?
The game is released to all Nolimit City partners, so casinos that offer Nolimit City games to players in Latvia can add it from 17 November 2026.
When did Fire in the Hole 3 come out?
Fire in the Hole 3 was released on 3 June 2025. The first game, Fire in the Hole xBomb, came out on 2 March 2021.
Is the Fire in the Hole 4 demo available before the release?
Nolimit City opened its demo window together with early access on 10 November 2026, but the public demo can be limited until the global release. Try the demo page for the current status.