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Foamstars Goes Free-to-Play Less Than a Year After Launch, Square Enix's Rival to Splatoon 3

Authore: JoshuaUpdate:May 21,2025

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 gamers: their popular 4v4 premium shooter, Foamstars, is set to become free-to-play this fall. Dive into the details of this significant update and what it means 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

Square Enix has officially announced that Foamstars, their vibrant 4v4 shooter, will transition to a free-to-play model. This change, detailed on their support page, means that as of October 4, 2024, at 1:00 a.m. UTC, players can enjoy Foamstars without any cost on both PS4 and PS5. 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 purchased Foamstars at its current price of $29.99, Square Enix is offering a special Legacy Gift. This exclusive bundle includes:

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

Further information on how to claim this Legacy Gift will be available soon on Square Enix's official website and their Twitter (X) account. Keep an eye out for these updates to ensure you don't miss out on your rewards.