Swedish online casino games developer NetEnt AB has released the second title from its Fairytale Legends trilogy in the five-reel Hansel And Gretel video slot while additionally revealing that the third and final installment in the series is due to make its first appearance before the year is out.

Established in 1996, Stockholm-based NetEnt AB provides games and solutions to some of the world’s most successful online casino operators and it stated that the premiere of Hansel And Gretel follows the October launch of its first Fairytale Legends video slot, Red Riding Hood.

NetEnt AB described Hansel And Gretel as a “three-row [and] magic-filled video slot” that takes players “into the deepest [and] darkest woods” as they attempt to assist the game’s sibling protagonists in making their way “through the thicket” and “away from the wicked witch”.

The developer declared that its latest video slot, which is based on the German fairytale of the same name, comes complete with random and bonus features as well as free spins, stacked wild re-spins and wild substitutions while its “thrilling gameplay” is augmented by “a series of beautiful animations that bring the classic story to life”.

“The latest chapter in our Fairytale Legends series is another thoroughly enchanting one,” said Simon Hammon, Chief Product Officer for NetEnt AB. “With its engaging features and breathtaking design, the game demonstrates NetEnt AB’s creative capabilities at their best. Hansel And Gretel is a fantastic follow-up to Red Riding Hood and we look forward to continuing the story later in the year. Watch this space.”