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SQUARE ENIX REVEALS FIRST LOOK AT FOAMSTARS SEASON CONTENT DURING SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT’S STATE OF PLAY
Season One “Starry Pop”, 2024 FOAMSTARS Roadmap, and Seasonal Events Unveiled
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January 31, 2024
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Square Enix :
Today, SQUARE ENIX® revealed further details on the seasonal content planned for its upcoming online 4v4 foam party shooter FOAMSTARS™. FOAMSTARS Season One “Starry Pop” was unveiled during the Sony Interactive Entertainment’s State of Play broadcast showcasing new limited-time seasonal events and season pass specific content and rewards.
Further, the FOAMSTARS 2024 Season Roadmap was also shared in a separate PlayStation Blog teasing additional characters, maps, and modes to be added to the game throughout the year.
“Starry Pop” is the first of many free seasons planned for the year ahead and will be available to all players from launch, beginning Tuesday, February 6, 2024, until Friday, March 8, 2024.
Season One highlights include:
Ranked Party: Rise in the FOAMSTARS’ ranks by competing in two limited-time seasonal events, the solo player-based Ranked Party Lonestar and team-based Ranked Party Tribe-Vibe. There are seven ranks to progress though - Bronze Star, Silver Star, Gold Star, Platinum Star, Diamond Star, Superstar and Party Legend. Earning enough Rank Points allows players to take part in the Rank-Up Trials.
Extreme Party: Challenge players in two special themed modes; the All Mel T Party - where every player battles it out as Mel T, and the Invisible Party, where everyone is invisible. The first team to score ten chills on opponent players claims the victory.
Happy FriYAY Party: A weekend-only party event with no winners or losers, just the opportunity to try-out next season’s FOAMSTAR, Coiff Guy.
In addition to “Starry Pop”, the unveiled content roadmap showed upcoming plans for Season Two to Season Six. A season lasts approximately five weeks and brings a selection of new characters, maps, events, and cosmetics. Each season includes a new Season Pass, testing players to progress through the ranks by earning experience points (XP) through gameplay such as battles, missions, and challenges to unlock various rewards. All players will immediately gain access to the new modes and maps to ensure they are always part of the FOAMSTARS’ party, while also having the opportunity to unlock the new characters by progressing through ranks and achieving challenges. A Premium Season Pass is available for purchase at £4.99, where players will immediately unlock new Season Pass characters and can earn additional season-specific cosmetics.
Seasonal Event Dates*
Ranked Party
Ranked Party Lonestar Dates: Friday, February 9, 2024, until Monday, February 26, 2024
Ranked Party Tribe-Vibe Dates: Friday, March 1, 2024, until Monday, March 4, 2024
Extreme Party – All Mel T Party
Saturday, February 17, 2024, Sunday, February 18, 2024, and Monday, February 19, 2024
Extreme Party – Invisible Party
Saturday, February 24, 2024, Sunday, February 25, 2024, and Monday, February 26, 2024
Happy FriYAY Party
Event Timings: First Half
Friday, February 9, 2024, and Saturday, February 10, 2024
Event Timings: Second Half
Friday, March 1, 2024, and Saturday, March 2, 2024
*These are dates and timings for Japan (JST). For local event timings, please visit the FOAMSTARS website and social channels.
Launch Details
FOAMSTARS will launch globally on February 6, 2024, exclusively for PlayStation®5 (PS5®) and PlayStation®4 (PS4®), as part of the February PlayStation® Plus monthly game line-up. All subscribers can redeem, download, and play at no extra cost until March 4, 2024. Players who redeem during this period will keep the game in their PlayStation Plus library and be able to continue to play for as long as they have an ongoing subscription. Beginning on March 5, 2024, FOAMSTARS will be available for £24.99 via the PlayStation® Store and requires a PlayStation Plus subscription.
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*FOAMSTARS is rated PEGI 12.
**An internet connection is required to play FOAMSTARS.
***PS Plus is an ongoing subscription with a recurring fee. Age restrictions and terms apply.
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
Discord: discord.gg/foamstars
#FOAMSTARS
About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas 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, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com
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