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

Author : Nicholas Mar 06,2025

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 recently, marks a significant shift for the game less than a year after its initial launch. Continue reading for more details on this transition.

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

No More PlayStation Plus Subscription Required

Foamstars, Square Enix's Answer to Splatoon 3, Goes Free-to-PlaySquare Enix has confirmed that their premium 4v4 shooter, Foamstars, will be available for free starting October 4th, 2024, at 1:00 a.m. UTC. This announcement, made via their support page, also eliminates the need for a PlayStation Plus subscription to play. Previously priced at $29.99 for PS4 and PS5, the game will be free to download and enjoy.

A Thank You to Early Adopters: The "Legacy" Gift

Players who purchased Foamstars before the free-to-play transition will receive a special "Legacy" Gift. This exclusive in-game bundle includes:

  • 12 unique Bubble Beastie skins with varied color options
  • 1 exclusive Slide Board design
  • 1 special title: "Legacy"

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