Press release

SQUARE ENIX ANNOUNCES FOAMSTARS IS NOW  
FREE-TO-PLAY ON PLAYSTATION 5 AND PLAYSTATION 4 

Company Also Launches DIAMOND JAM, Season Eight Featuring New Maps, Boss Battles, Seasonal Events and More

LONDON, UK (Oct. 4, 2024) – FOAMSTARS™, the vibrant, online 4v4 foam party shooter from SQUARE ENIX®, is now free-to-play on PlayStation®5 (PS5®) and PlayStation®4 (PS4®). Those with or without a PlayStation®Plus subscription can now play the game for no entry charge. Players who downloaded FOAMSTARS before the free-to-play transition can continue playing with no disturbances. 

Watch the launch trailer celebrating the free-to-play transition here

Alongside the update, SQUARE ENIX launched DIAMOND JAM, the eighth season for FOAMSTARS, running now until November 8. 

 Watch the DIAMOND JAM trailer here

In DIAMOND JAM, new elements will be added to enhance the gameplay further, including “Diamond Chips”, which are tokens earned through playing the game, and “Diamond Trade”, allowing players to trade these chips for various items such as skins, slideboards, emotes, and more. To celebrate the start of the new season, there will be a special login bonus that allows players to obtain Diamond Chips. 

Five maps will also be added to SMASH THE STAR, including Shoreline Shoppin' Spree, Rubber Duck's Spa-larious Oasis, Fusion Coaster Kingdom, Sing Swing Circus from RUBBER DUCK PARTY, and Dancefloor Dreamland from EXTREME PARTY’s Pitchside Homerun Party. In addition, those in the PRIVATE PARTY mode can experience four extra maps from HAPPY BATH SURVIVAL. 

Additionally, players can participate in new WAVE boss battles during SQUAD MISSIONS as well as limited-time seasonal events including RANKED PARTY, where players compete to climb the ladder of one of the seven ranked glories with teams or solo and EXTREME PARTY, which features multiple events, all with special rules! 

DIAMOND JAM Season Pass players will receive a foam gun skin for The Baristador, as well as slide board skins and a Ramzey character skin for free. Players can obtain XP by completing battles, missions and Weekly Challenges to advance through the season tiers and earn various rewards such as additional skins and items. Players who purchase a Premium Season Pass, which is available for $5.99, will unlock even more rewards as all rewards up to each player’s current tier will be unlocked immediately. 

For more information, including events, updates and more, please visit the FOAMSTARS blog and social channels. 

FOAMSTARS is rated PEGI 12. 

An internet connection is required to play FOAMSTARS. 

For the latest FOAMSTARS assets, please visit the press site: https://press.uk.square-enix.com/FOAMSTARS  

For more information on the latest news and updates, please visit the official website and follow FOAMSTARS social media channels. 

Related Links: 

Official Website: https://foamstarsgame.com 

X: https://twitter.com/foamstarsgame 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SquareEnix 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SQEXMembersNA 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foamstarsgame/ 

TikTok: tiktok.com/@foamstarsgame 

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About FOAMSTARS 

FOAMSTARS is a vibrant, over-the-top shooter, that is accessible to players of all skill levels. It combines the fun of partying with the thrill of combat where players blast through matches using foam to attack, build and defend. Taking control of a quirky and colorful ensemble of athletes, players are dropped into the eccentric city of Bath Vegas to compete in FOAMSMASH. Created as a casual yet competitive experience for everyone, FOAMSTARS features a combination of PvP and PvE modes for up to eight players, either as four vs. four, solo, or co-op as a Squad with three teammates. 

About Square Enix Ltd.  

Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY™, which has sold over 185 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 88 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.  

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com 

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