If you’ve ever seen Splatoon and thought “I sure wish I could play this on my PlayStation,” fear not. The Foamstars release date has been unveiled with a wild new trailer, and it’ll be coming to PlayStation as a PlayStation Plus monthly game on February 6!
You can watch the latest trailer below:
According to the trailer, there’s only one rule to Foamstars: have fun with foam! We’ll give credit where credit is due. The game is loud, flashy, and dripping with color and style. We’ll have to wait and see if the gameplay lives up to the visuals, but we’re certainly intrigued enough to give it a shot.
A post on the PlayStation Blog also went up this morning detailing more about what to expect from the bizarre shooter from Square Enix. Here’s what we saw:
A Party for Everyone
Foamstars is a brand-new 4v4 shooting game where players can enjoy a combination of a party-like atmosphere where mysterious foam builds up around you, and the intense moments during battle. We developed Foamstars with the concept of creating a game that everyone could enjoy. Whether you’re a player who wants to play tactically and test your skills to achieve victory, or a player who wants to just casually party with friends, you will find something to enjoy in Foamstars. Please try it out during its inclusion in the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games.
Three Foamtastic Game Modes
On top of the two game modes previously released in the Foamstar Open Beta Party, the just-announced third mode, Rubber Duck Party, will be playable from launch.
- Smash the Star – Win by taking down the opposition’s designated Star Player. After defeating 7 players from the opposing team, one of the remaining players will be granted several buffs and appointed the Star Player. Work together to fight to overwhelm their Star Player while protecting your own!
- Happy Bath Survival – Featuring split teams with half inside the arena and half outside of reach for each round, competing to take down the opposing team’s players inside the arena first. Outside players can assist their teammates with defensive foam, while inside players fight up close for victory.
- Rubber Duck Party – Get ready for a foam party like no other! Teams must race to the center of the stage and fight for possession of the rubber duck, as climbing aboard will advance it into the opposition’s goal. Dancing on the duck’s head will make it sprint towards the finish line to win the match. Players will need to utilize teamwork to foam the battlefield allowing for quicker traversal of the large map and to defend the rubber duck from the opposition’s control. With no respawn limit in this game mode, players can focus on the objective to make big plays.
Mission Mode
Protect Bath Vegas from an onslaught of Bubble Beasties in Mission Mode. Take on the challenge solo in Foamstar Mission or work together with up to 3 friends in Squad Mission.
- Foamstar Mission (Solo Missions) – This is a great mode for those new to Bath Vegas. Here, you can try out the six characters and learn how to play them. Players can also get to know more about each character as each has their own dialogue prepared.
- Squad Mission (Cooperative Missions) – These are team missions where players can cooperate with up to 3 friends to take on the challenge. During the mission, players will be able to upgrade their Foamstars with different effects that are earned by clearing waves.
Rewards and Seasons
We have prepared challenges that reward players upon completion. Some rewards can only be received by completing challenges, so try them all. Additionally, there are three types of challenges: Anytime, Events, and Weekly – each with varying rewards. For example, The Baristador character is unlockable by clearing the Reach Player Level 3 Anytime challenge.
Foamstars will receive seasonal updates over the span of one year. Also, a Season Pass will be available for each season, offering a plethora of bonus items. Players can increase their tier by earning XP from battling or completing missions. Rewards will be unlocked as player’s tiers increase.
In the first season pass that will be available at launch, Mel T will be unlockable as a reward (players who purchase the Premium Pass will unlock the character immediately). On top of seasonal exclusive content and skins—additional characters, maps, and modes will also be released throughout the year so please look forward to the yearlong Foamstars Party.
The game modes and content for Foamstars definitely seems to be one-of-a-kind, which checks out given the general theme of the game. Will it work? We won’t know until we get our hands on it, but the previews we’ve seen thus far have us cautiously optimistic.
Foamstars launches on February 6 exclusively for PS5.
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I’ve been a PlayStation plus member since before it was required for playing online, usually don’t worry much about the PlayStation plus lineup of games but Foamstars has me interested.
Characters are wearing too much clothing for it to be interesting…