A Double Dose of Cute ‘Em Up Action as Cotton Reboot! And Cotton Reboot! High Tension! Return for 2026 Releases
- Jun 4
- 3 min read
The legendary sugar sweet witch is back with both physical and digital releases on the way
Karlstad, Sweden – June 4, 2026 - Clear River Games, a video game publisher specialising in classic and retro games, today announced that the iconic Cotton series is expanding in 2026 with both physical and digital releases slated for October 22nd this year for both Cotton Reboot! and Cotton Reboot! High Tension!! Collectors and digital-first players alike will get to experience the charm and challenge, and see for themselves how these games earned their reputation as cult-favourites.
Defining the cute ‘em up genre since 1991, Cotton the witch captured players’ hearts and tested their resolve as she became a beloved mascot of the genre, seeking out her beloved sweet Willow treats. Now returning in Cotton Reboot!, players will be reintroduced to one of Japan’s favourite cute ‘em up titles, this time in either HD or the iconic pixel perfect graphics thanks to the HD Reboot mode or X68000 original mode.
To set the tone for Cotton’s adventure with her fairy friend Silk, players can choose the original X68000 soundtrack or a remixed one when the game launches on Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. Easy to play yet difficult to master, Cotton Reboot! is a must-play for seasoned and new fans of the cute ‘em up genre.
If Cotton Reboot! wasn’t enough, Clear River Games is also bringing Cotton Reboot! High Tension! to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 players!
First released five years ago, Cotton Reboot! High Tension! is the second instalment in the Reboot series by Beep, developed by Studio Siesta/Rocket Engine. Far from being the sweet treats Cotton set out to recover in Cotton Reboot!, in Cotton Reboot! High Tension! the dark force is a Willow that’s taken human form. It looks like you can have too much sugar as this Willow is evil personified!
Building on the gameplay of Cotton Reboot!, players will recognise classic abilities such as Fire Dragon and Lighting in Cotton Reboot! High Tension!, but they will also find new mechanics to master. High Tension sees enemy attacks become more extreme, but in turn players will be able to harness powerful hidden magic to boost their score. Plus the Fever system of Cotton Reboot! makes a comeback, only this time bigger and better as Willow Fever.
Cotton Reboot! will have both physical and digital releases on Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 arriving on October 22nd 2026.
Cotton Reboot! High Tension! will have a physical release on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. It will be available from digital stores on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on October 22nd 2026.
For more information on Cotton Reboot! and Cotton Reboot! High Tension! please visit Clear River Games’ social media: X, Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky.
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About Clear River Games
Clear River Games is a publisher with love for classic retro games. We are a small team in Karlstad, Sweden, founded by the Freemode Group (part of Embracer Group). Our vision is to bring the joy of experiencing vintage retro games and revived classic game franchises to players all over the world. We focus on publishing high-quality classic game franchises, modern retro and pixel art games and indie games that inspire gamers and bring back great memories of the past or discover new great games. With physical editions distributed online and in retail stores, we want to make great and unique games accessible to retro game fans around the world.
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About BEEP
BEEP is a specialty store based in Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan, focusing on retro games, retro PCs, and arcade boards. This retro game shop is also engaged in game re-releases and game development. Please enjoy the creations of a group of people who love retro games.
