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Foamstars Goes Free-to-Play Less Than a Year After Launch

by Ellie May 02,2025

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

Square Enix has exciting news for fans of their 4v4 premium shooter game, Foamstars. The game, which has been compared to Splatoon 3, will transition to a free-to-play model starting this fall. Dive in to discover more about the upcoming changes and what they mean for players.

Square Enix Announces Foamstars Free to Play Starting October 4

PS+ Sub No Longer Required to Access Game

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

Foamstars, Square Enix's vibrant 4v4 shooter, is set to become free to play, as announced through an update on their support page. This significant shift means that starting October 4, 2024, at 1:00 a.m. UTC, players can download and enjoy Foamstars on their PS4 and PS5 without any cost. Additionally, the requirement for a PlayStation Plus subscription to access the game will be removed, making it more accessible to a broader audience.

For those who have already invested in Foamstars at its current price of $29.99, Square Enix is offering a special Legacy Gift. This exclusive in-game bundle will include:

  • 12 color-variant Bubble Beastie skins
  • 1 exclusive Slide Board design
  • 1 title: "Legacy"

Further details on how to claim this Legacy Gift will be available soon on Square Enix's official website and their Twitter (X) account. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting transition to a free-to-play model for Foamstars.

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