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

By DylanJan 25,2025

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 title less than a year after its initial launch. Read on for the full details.

Square Enix's Foamstars: Free-to-Play Launch 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 Foamstars will transition to a free-to-play model starting October 4th, 2024, at 1:00 a.m. UTC. This means the game, currently priced at $29.99 for PS4 and PS5, will be available for free download and play. Furthermore, a PlayStation Plus subscription will no longer be necessary to access the game.

A "Legacy Gift" for Existing Players

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

  • 12 unique Bubble Beastie skins with varying colors
  • 1 exclusive Slide Board design
  • 1 unique title: "Legacy"

Details on how to claim this Legacy Gift will be announced shortly on Square Enix's official website and X (formerly Twitter) account.

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