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

Author: Ryan Feb 19,2025

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 announcement brings significant changes to the game's accessibility.

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

No More PS Plus Subscription Needed

Foamstars, Square Enix's Answer to Splatoon 3, Goes Free-to-PlayIn a recent support page update, Square Enix revealed that Foamstars will transition to a free-to-play model, eliminating the need for a PlayStation Plus subscription. Previously priced at $29.99 for PS4 and PS5, the game will be available for free download and play starting October 4th, 2024, at 1:00 a.m. UTC.

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 released soon via Square Enix's official website and X (formerly Twitter) account.