Square Enix has announced that Foamstars, the colourful multiplayer shooter, will be going free-to-play starting 4 October 2024. This change comes just months after the game’s initial release, which was exclusively available on PlayStation consoles and included as part of the PlayStation Plus subscription at launch. Before going free-to-play, the game was priced at S$42.68 / US$30 on the PlayStation Store.
Square Enix shared the news on their website, stating, “Thank you for your support of Foamstars. Foamstars, currently available on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, will change from its current regional pricing to a free-to-play title starting from October 4th, 2024, at 1:00 AM.” The company also revealed that players who previously purchased the game or downloaded it through PlayStation Plus will receive a ‘Legacy Gift’ as compensation. This gift includes 12 exclusive colour-variant Bubble Beastie skins, an exclusive Slide Board design, and a unique title: ‘Legacy’.
The shift to free-to-play follows underwhelming sales and financial performance, with Foamstars being cited alongside Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Final Fantasy XVI as contributing factors to Square Enix’s weaker-than-expected financial results. In a statement to analysts, Square Enix president Takashi Kiryu acknowledged that these titles, including Foamstars, did not meet the company’s revenue and profit expectations.
As Foamstars prepares for its new free-to-play model, it remains to be seen how this change will impact the game’s player base and overall success. For those who haven’t yet jumped into the foam-filled action, 4 October might be the perfect time to dive in.
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