The Starburst video slot was introduced ten years ago by NetEnt, who at the time was, and still is, a promising brand in the iGaming sector. The game went on to develop into one of the most successful ones, attracting players throughout the years to online casinos and offering a lot of fantastic aesthetic and designer choices, including wild symbols, straightforward low- and high-paying gems and numbers, and a stylish arcade style.

On the occasion of the game’s tenth anniversary, NetEnt recapped some of the enduring success the company has been able to achieve over the years. Starburst slots have witnessed up to 18 billion spins in the past 2.5 years alone, according to the business, with winning combos reaching “astronomical heights.”

For many years, Starburst was only available as a standalone game, but in July, NetEnt made the decision to expand the gameplay options and strengthen the original idea by releasing the Starburst XXXtreme experience. The fact that Starburst was a popular product that never lost any of its appeal over time accounts for a large part of why this version was not developed earlier.

Only when NetEnt was certain that any update to the original game would result in the development of a good successor, which it did, did it desire to innovate this experience. The XXXtreme Spins feature, which allows players to purchase guaranteed wild symbols while they play, was introduced by Starburst XXXtreme.

Of course, the new game’s visuals have undergone a few modest improvements, but it still has the appearance and atmosphere of the previous arcade-inspired game. Evolution CPO Todd Haushalter commented on this significant occasion for the business and remarked that commemorating Starburst’s 10th anniversary was amazing.

“A decade-long run for a single slot game is an incredible achievement, and it’s been a top favourite with players ever since it was first launched,” claims Todd. Starburst, according to Haushalter, is the complete package, providing all the rewarding gaming experiences that players might hope for.

He also voiced optimism that NetEnt’s Starburst will remain a fixture of the scene over the course of the following ten years. One of the largest merger and acquisition transactions in the sector occurred when Evolution acquired NetEnt back in 2020. Evolution was delighted to meet the $2.1 billion ask price at the moment.