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Foamstars Goes Free: Square Enix's Rival to Splatoon 3 Now Free-to-Play

Authore: PenelopeUpdate:Feb 11,2025

Foamstars Goes Free-to-PlaySquare Enix's competitive 4v4 shooter, Foamstars, is going free-to-play this fall! This exciting news means broader access to the vibrant, bubble-based combat. Find out more about this transition and what it means for players.

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

No More PS+ Subscription Needed

Foamstars Free-to-Play AnnouncementIn a recent support page update, Square Enix revealed that Foamstars, their premium 4v4 shooter, will become completely free-to-play starting October 4th, 2024, at 1:00 a.m. UTC. This also removes the requirement for a PlayStation Plus subscription to play. Currently priced at $29.99 for PS4 and PS5, the game will be available for free download.

A "Legacy Gift" awaits players who purchased Foamstars before the switch. This exclusive bundle includes:

  • 12 unique Bubble Beastie skins
  • 1 special Slide Board design
  • The "Legacy" title

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