Square Enix will close the metaphorical season of its soap opera shooter Foamstars next month, less than a year after its release.
In a blog post, the company announced that its next season, known ironically as Party Goes On, will be its last, although it will remain online and not shut down completely.
Foamstars' Party Goes On season will kick off on December 13th and run through January 17th. After that, Foamstars seasonal updates will come to an end and no new content will be added to the game.
“In this final update, expansions will be introduced to improve gameplay, such as the ability to customize shots for each character, and new upgrade items, such as Prism Gems, all aimed at ensuring that players can continue to enjoy the game in the future. predictable.” Square Enix wrote.
Previous Foamstars season passes will be available once again for players who have previously lost them. Square Enix noted that players will have the option to switch between passes and choose the season pass track of their choice. “This will allow players to obtain all the items for each season,” he explained.
Those who want to opt for the Premium Pass will have to pay, as before. The basic pass is free.
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In a letter from producer Kosuke Okatani, the developer thanked those who have played and will continue to play Foamstars.
“I don't want this to sound like a final message as you can continue playing. However, I wanted to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to all of you once again, so I took up my pen to write this producer's letter,” Okatani wrote. .
“Since the game's release on February 6, 2024, the development team has been working tirelessly to add new content and features, striving to bring the game as close to that goal as possible.
“Throughout the development and operational phases, we have faced many challenges. However, the support of all of you who play, along with the incredible fan art, has been a constant source of encouragement for the team. This is why I support that we have been able to overcome these difficulties, always with the aim of responding to your comments.
“If Foamstars has become a game you can enjoy with others, then we couldn't be happier.”
Foamstars initially started out as a paid release, before becoming free-to-play a few months ago.
Eurogamer contributor Kaan Serin called Foamstars a “useful paintball player… lathered with wild lore and disappointing hero shooter elements” in his review, asking: “What does it say about this shooter if the…character details are more entertaining than the 10-minute shooting galleries that precede them?”