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Foamstars, Square Enix's Answer to Splatoon 3, Becomes Free-to-Play in Less Than a Year Since Launch

Author:Kristen Update:Feb 26,2025

Foamstars, Square Enix's Answer to Splatoon 3, Goes Free-to-PlaySquare Enix's competitive 4v4 shooter, Foamstars, is going free-to-play this fall! This significant shift means broader access and exciting changes for players. Let's delve into the details.

Square Enix Announces Foamstars Free-to-Play Launch on October 4th

No More PS+ Subscription Needed

Foamstars, Free-to-Play Starting October 4thIn a recent support page update, Square Enix revealed that Foamstars will transition to a free-to-play model, eliminating the need for a PlayStation Plus subscription. Currently priced at $29.99 for PS4 and PS5, the game will be available for free download starting October 4th, 2024, at 1:00 a.m. UTC.

A Thank You Gift for Early Adopters

Players who purchased Foamstars before the switch will receive a special "Legacy Gift" as a token of appreciation. This exclusive in-game bundle includes:

  • 12 unique Bubble Beastie skins with varying colors
  • 1 exclusive Slide Board design
  • 1 unique title: "Legacy"

Further details on claiming the Legacy Gift will be announced shortly on Square Enix's official website and X (formerly Twitter) account.