Square Enix has announced a release date for its upcoming party shooter, Foamstars, with new details revealed for its various game modes.
PlayStation’s answer to Splatoon is almost here. Today, Square Enix revealed Foamstars will hit PlayStation 4|5 on February 6th as part of the latest PlayStation Plus offerings. It’ll be available to all PS+ subscribers through March 4th; after which it’ll be available through the PlayStation Store for $29.99. So if you’re a subscriber, don’t forget to download during the month of February!
On top of a release date, they’ve also dropped some more info on the various game modes that will be available to players at launch.
FOAMSTARS will receive free themed seasonal updates over the span of one year. Seasons present players with an array of new experiences, including cosmetics, playable characters, maps, and game modes. Each season will come with an optional Premium Season Pass for $5.99. Those who purchase the Premium Season Pass will immediately unlock Season Pass characters and can earn additional season-specific cosmetics.
Three PvP multiplayer gameplay modes will be available at launch, including Smash the Star, Happy Bath Survival, and the newly revealed Rubber Duck Party. Each mode has three maps expertly designed to intensify the gameplay experience and deliver original, fun, and strategic experiences with every match. As an added challenge, maps are randomized for matchmaking to keep everyone on their toes.
In addition, Foamstar and Squad Missions introduce solo and team based PvE experiences, where players are tasked with protecting Bath Vegas from a series of randomized encounters. Missions give players the opportunity to learn about the FOAMSTARS athletes, hone skills, and play with friends, helping everyone to feel prepped and ready to foam in the competitive PvP matches.
Lastly, FOAMSTARS will contain numerous in-game Challenges that yield exciting rewards, such as a new playable character, or hefty experience bonuses for Season Pass progress, to those who complete the varied in-game foamy tasks.
Foamstars launches for PlayStation consoles on February 6, 2024.
