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

Author : Scarlett Jan 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 exciting news, revealed on the official support page, means players can dive into the action without any purchase requirement. Let's explore the details of this significant shift.

Square Enix's Foamstars: Free-to-Play Launch on October 4th

No More PlayStation Plus Subscription Needed

Foamstars, Square Enix's Answer to Splatoon 3, Goes Free-to-PlayGet ready! Starting October 4th, 2024, at 1:00 a.m. UTC, Foamstars will be available for free on PS4 and PS5. This means no initial purchase is needed, and a PlayStation Plus subscription is no longer required to play. This change marks a significant shift for the previously premium-priced title ($29.99).

A Thank You Gift for Existing Players

Players who already own Foamstars will receive a special "Legacy Gift" as a token of appreciation. This exclusive bundle includes:

  • 12 unique Bubble Beastie skins with various color options
  • 1 exclusive Slide Board design
  • 1 special in-game title: "Legacy"

Further details on claiming this Legacy Gift will be announced soon on Square Enix's official website and X (formerly Twitter) account. Stay tuned for updates!