FOAMSTARS, the vibrant, online 4v4 foam party shooter from SQUARE ENIX, is now free-to-play on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. 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.

Alongside the update, SQUARE ENIX launched DIAMOND JAM, the eighth season for FOAMSTARS, running now until November 7

Alongside the update, SQUARE ENIX launched DIAMOND JAM, the eighth season for FOAMSTARS, running now until November 7

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, a special login bonus will allow 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, 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.