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Foamstars is releasing February 6 | Release Date Trailer (Day 1 release on PS+)
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Thick Thighs Save Lives
NeoGAF's Physical Games Advocate Extraordinaire
Hey everyone, Foamstars Producer Kosuke Okatani here. We’ve kept all of you waiting since the announcement of Foamstars May of last year, but we’re happy to announce that Foamstars will release on February 6, 2024!
Foamstars will be included as a game in the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup* for February and we’re ecstatic to be able to offer a chance to play.
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.
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.
Players can also get to know more about each character as each has their own dialogue prepared.
During the mission, players will be able to upgrade their Foamstars with different effects that are earned by clearing waves.
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.
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.
*All PlayStation Plus members will be able to redeem, download and play Foamstars at no extra cost from February 6 to March 4.
blog.playstation.com
Foamstars will be included as a game in the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup* for February and we’re ecstatic to be able to offer a chance to play.
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 – Work together to knock out the Star Player
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 – A crazy battle in and out of the arena!
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 – Fight to dance on the duck and reach the goal!
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 – Enjoy solo or with friends
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.
Unlock rewards by completing challenges
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.
The Year of Foam
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.
*All PlayStation Plus members will be able to redeem, download and play Foamstars at no extra cost from February 6 to March 4.
Foamstars launches as a PlayStation Plus Monthly Game on Feb 6
Multiplayer party shooter headlines February’s lineup.
blog.playstation.com
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TheDarkPhantom
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I don't have any interest in this but PlayStation's Q1 is kind of crazy, February alone has *4* exclusives/console exclusives with Foam Stars, Helldivers 2, Pacific Drive and the big daddy, FFVII Rebirth 
Edit: Oops, forgot Granblue Fantasy: Relink which is February too
Edit: Oops, forgot Granblue Fantasy: Relink which is February too
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HeisenbergFX4
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analog_future
Resident Crybaby
Looks like a ton of fun.
Thick Thighs Save Lives
NeoGAF's Physical Games Advocate Extraordinaire
It's in the thread title.
Complistic
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FalsettoVibe
Member
PS Plus? Nice!
Tiago Rodrigues
Member
PlayStation has such a crazy Q1 wtf…
Gamer_By_Proxy
Member
Smart. I probably still won't play it cause it makes me feel OCD. But at least it has a chance now.
It's also a 6 month timed exclusive, so maybe it'll launch in GamePass in August.
It's also a 6 month timed exclusive, so maybe it'll launch in GamePass in August.
Doom85
Member
So is February 6-March 4 the time PS Plus owners can play the game for free but they have to buy it afterwards if they wish to keep playing, or is it the amount of time Plus owners have to grab the game for free and if they wait past that they lose the opportunity (so basically like the monthly Plus games)? Thanks!
Werewolf Jones
Member
Splatoon for PlayStation mfers. Maybe I'll partake.
Gamer_By_Proxy
Member
I don't know how those people leave the house.
Badlucktroll
Member
Why foam?, not soot and poo?
cash_longfellow
Member
Great, this is going to take up one of our ps+ spots for the month…fantastic 
FalsettoVibe
Member
Era gonna Era........but I'm honestly confused as to why SE felt like they needed to say that now vs later after release. Gamers can be finicky as hell.
cash_longfellow
Member
They don’t, that’s the problem lol
jufonuk
not tag worthy
If they can get the secret ingredient right “fun” then It will do well. Remember their version of smash bros ?
RagnarokIV
Battlebus imprisoning me \m/ >.< \m/
Ooh, I'll definitely give it a try now.
crackajack
Member
Gender reveal party - The unofficial videogame.
I have no real opinion on Splatoon, never played or watched many videos. The color style might be a bit exhausting though. The foam might be an interesting subject for some advanced tech, but does not really look super convincing. Seems like in the class with fluids, hair or fur, stuff that is not even close to be rendered and deformed accurately with today's tech.
I have no real opinion on Splatoon, never played or watched many videos. The color style might be a bit exhausting though. The foam might be an interesting subject for some advanced tech, but does not really look super convincing. Seems like in the class with fluids, hair or fur, stuff that is not even close to be rendered and deformed accurately with today's tech.
GHG
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There will be no games left for them to talk about in a couple of years at this rate.
Doom85
Member
Unless the game involves accidentally setting yourself on fire, I don’t think that’s accurate.
Clear
CliffyB's Cock Holster
Era can't cancel shit! Basically irrelevent at this point.
Complistic
Member
Well shit, I wasn't gonna play it but now I'll probably try a match.
thicc_girls_are_teh_best
Member
That's just the cover-up; the real reason is because it's a PlayStation exclusive and they're also afraid it might compete with Splatoon.
Of course the ones trying to "cancel" it (ugh, I hate how people use the term these days) are too chickenshit to say that part out loud.
Anyway, I think this is a smart move. If the game has a Fall Guys type of charm, it being in PS+ at launch will be a big boon to adoption of it by the player base. Here's hoping to the game's success!
Yep. They've basically driven most of their PlayStation members away because of the fukshit with the ABK deal, and some Nintendo people have also left. It's basically another XboxERA but one that tries hiding behind pseudo-progressive mantras without actually backing them up (i.e the mods who banned discussion of Hogwarts Legacy, but were caught having purchased & played the very same game on Steam).
Outside of Xbox-related controversies traffic on Reset has dropped significantly, but that's what happens when you alienate arguably the biggest console fanbase due to overzealous, astroturfing, undercover-shilling moderators & admins who protect and enable extreme Xbox diehards
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LegendOfKage
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I could have sworn this was a free to play title. Paid titles should not have battlepasses associated with them.
systemr123
Banned
They don’t, ever…
nial
Member
The latter, you will be able to play Foamstars as long as you're subscribed.
Yeah, I saw that too. Twitter is also hating on this game, so I guess it's GAF-approved now?
mayham2199
Member
I tried to play this but couldn't connect to game. Will try it on release.
PanzerCute
Member
It looks stupidly fun. I'm in!
Fake
Member
Is there anything they don't cancel?
Aenima
Member
No they dont have to buy it after. The game is part of the PS+ Essential, you keep the game. You can only download the game "for free" during that time.
Aenima
Member
If Retardera keeps canceling any game that uses AI, soon they have nothing to talk about in that place.
Doom85
Member
NightmareFarm
Member
Looks fun. Splatoon 3 is getting stale so i'll replace it with this.