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Stern Pinball has removed the normal Shark Teeth entry requirement for JAWS: The Revenge as part of its July 4 celebration. Connected players can access the alternate challenge mode by signing into Insider Connected and rebooting the machine.
This is not a new holiday-only mode. JAWS: The Revenge has been part of the game’s software since JAWS v0.94.0 arrived on August 22, 2024. The July 2026 change concerns the cost of entering it, not the mode’s place in the game.
What Stern Changed for July 2026
Under its normal rules, JAWS: The Revenge appears in the Game Mode menu for an Insider Connected player with enough Shark Teeth. Stern’s July promotion waives that Shark Teeth requirement, lowering the barrier for owners and location players who have not accumulated or do not want to spend the in-game currency.
JAWS: The Revenge reverses the usual hunt by putting the player in control of the shark. Its 8-bit-inspired presentation supports a separate rules structure built around eating swimmers, growing the shark, managing health, fighting bounty hunters and surviving increasingly difficult levels.
The distinction matters: the challenge mode is a standing software feature introduced in 2024, while the no-cost entry is a 2026 promotion. Stern did not state an expiration date in its promotion notice. That means the free access should not be described as permanent, but there is also no basis for calling it a July 4-only or one-day event.
What JAWS Owners Need to Know
No Shark Teeth Required During the Promotion
Insider Connected players can enter JAWS: The Revenge without spending the Shark Teeth normally required by the Game Mode menu.
A Machine Reboot Is Required
Stern instructed owners to reboot their JAWS machine so the promotional access change can take effect.
The Mode Dates Back to August 2024
JAWS v0.94.0 introduced JAWS: The Revenge on August 22, 2024 for the Pro, Premium and Limited Edition code branches.
This Is a Full Alternate Challenge
Rather than skipping directly to a standard-game scene, the mode changes the player’s role and introduces its own health, growth, combat and survival rules.
No Expiration Date Was Announced
Stern said the promotion had started but did not provide an ending date, so continued no-cost access should not be assumed.
How to Start JAWS: The Revenge
First, log into Insider Connected at the JAWS machine with your player account. The promotion is tied to connected play rather than a general operator adjustment that removes the requirement for every anonymous player.
Next, reboot or power-cycle the machine. Stern specifically said a reboot is necessary for the access change to take effect. After the machine restarts, sign in again if prompted.
Open the Game Mode menu and select JAWS: The Revenge. During the promotion, an eligible logged-in player should be able to choose the mode without surrendering Shark Teeth.
JAWS v0.94.0 is the historical release that introduced the challenge, not a recommendation to install old software. Owners should keep their machines on current official JAWS code rather than downgrading. If the waiver does not appear after a reboot, confirm the game’s network connection and Insider Connected login before pursuing technical support.
Why This Matters to Owners and JAWS Shoppers
For owners, the promotion provides an easy opportunity to sample one of JAWS’ most distinctive software features without drawing down accumulated Shark Teeth. It is also a useful party or location-play option because guests with Insider Connected accounts can reach a substantially different style of game more quickly.
For prospective buyers, JAWS: The Revenge demonstrates the replay value that continued software development can add after a machine launches. However, the temporary removal of an in-game entry cost should be treated as a bonus rather than a purchase guarantee. Stern has not promised that no-cost access will continue indefinitely.
Players comparing editions or checking current availability can review Evolution Pinball's JAWS pinball listing. Availability, configuration and connected-service requirements should be confirmed separately from this promotional access change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is JAWS: The Revenge a new mode for July 2026?
No. Stern added the challenge mode in JAWS v0.94.0 on August 22, 2024. The July 2026 promotion changes its Shark Teeth entry requirement.
Is JAWS: The Revenge permanently free to enter?
Stern did not say that. Its July promotion allows players to enter without spending Shark Teeth, but the announcement included no expiration date or promise of permanent free access.
Is this only available on July 4?
Stern connected the promotion to its July 4 celebration, but it did not describe the offer as a one-day event. The company later said the promotion had started without specifying when it would end.
How do I activate the promotional access?
Log into Insider Connected, reboot the JAWS machine, sign in again if necessary and select JAWS: The Revenge from the Game Mode menu.
Should I install JAWS v0.94.0 to play it?
No. Version 0.94.0 is important because it introduced the mode in 2024. Owners should use current official JAWS software containing the feature rather than rolling their machines back.
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