Q&A: Head of Studio, Ihor Lozinskiy speaks to AskGamblers
AskGamblers spoke with Ihor Lozinskiy, Push Gaming's Head of Studio about Wild Swarm Triple Hive, our latest big release.
Push Gaming is constantly spoiling players with fresh casino releases, and one recent title in particular has certainly caught the eye of AskGamblers. Wild Swarm Triple Hive is a medieval-themed, feature-packed video slot that blends sticky wilds, buzzing multipliers, and jackpot chases across three hive-based Free Spin modes for a max win of 23,903x your bet.
Was that the vibe you were going for when coming up with a new theme for the hive? Was there always a plan to go medieval or did it just happen naturally when you added archery targets and honey barrels?
Wild Swarm 2 already had this royal feel to it, so moving in a medieval direction felt like a natural next step. Once we started experimenting with things like archery targets and honey barrels, the whole theme really started to click. It wasn’t so much a hard pivot - more like the theme revealed itself as we went along.
Behind-the-Honeycomb:
How did the idea of blending elements from Wild Swarm 2 and 3 Magic Pots come about? Was there a eureka moment involving bees and cauldrons?
Funny thing is, we actually started work on Wild Swarm Triple Hive before 3 Magic Pots. Wild Swarm 1 and 2 already had that feel of a persistent-style game, but this time around, we wanted to change things up - offering a different kind of progression with a fresh overall goal. So while the two games ended up having some shared ideas, it wasn’t planned that way from the start.
The Queen Bee sounds like the Beyoncé of this slot-rare, powerful, and always in control. Was she designed to be a total game-changer?
Absolutely! I always felt like the Queen Bee didn’t get enough attention in Wild Swarm 2, so we gave her a proper spotlight this time. Now she can trigger the Bonus Game at any time and even drop up to four Sticky Wilds during it. Total Beyoncé energy - strong, iconic, and a real scene-stealer.
What’s the most surprising reaction you've seen from players since the game launched? Any unexpected fan favourites or strategies?
The response has been really positive, which is always great to see. One thing I’ve noticed is how many players have pointed out just how much action there is - it’s something we really aimed for, so it’s cool that it landed. And what I personally loved was how quickly people picked up on where the game’s big potential lies. That kind of instant connection doesn’t always happen.
What kind of player is Wild Swarm Triple Hive perfect for? What advice would you give someone buzzing in for the first time?
If you’re into games that are packed with action and have strong win potential, this one’s definitely for you. My advice? Dive in and enjoy the ride - there’s a lot going on, but it’s all very intuitive once you get a feel for it.
Can we expect more triple-feature-style games in the future? Or was this a once-in-a-swarm experiment?
3 Magic Pots got a great response, and Triple Hive is seeing the same kind of love. So yeah, if the community keeps enjoying this triple-feature style, we’re more than happy to explore it further. Never say never!
