Online foam-based shooter FOAMSTARS is set to get its Season 2 early next month, Square Enix has announced.

The season, called “Groovy Disco,” will start on March 9, and introduces a new playable character, new missions, and a variety of free and paid cosmetics. This season is expected to run from March 8 to April 12, 5 p.m. PST /  8 p.m. EST / 1 a.m. GMT (March 9).

Season Two’s main highlight is the introduction of a new character called Coiff Guy. Current FOAMSTARS players might recognize him from the previous Happy FriYAY Party event, where everyone got to play as this character for the weekend. Coiff Guy is a free unlock upon reaching Tier 31 in the season pass, or as an immediate unlock when purchasing the premium pass for $5.99 / £4.99.

Players will also experience more missions as Square Enix adds missions 4-6 to FOAMSTAR Missions. These missions will reveal more background information about various characters, and give players a chance to accustomed to each character’s play style. Additionally, players will also face a boss named “Dark Ramzey” when they reach Mission 6.

During FOAMSTARS Season 2, players can participate in the following timed events:

  • 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 through, and earning enough rank points will let you join the Rank-Up Trials:
    • Bronze Star
    • Silver Star
    • Gold Star
    • Platinum Star
    • Diamond Star
    • Superstar
    • Party Legend.
  • Extreme Party: Challenge players in two special themed modes: 
    • All Coiff Guy Party – where every player team competes to chill opponent teams as Coiff Guy
    • Super Duel Party – where players battle 1-on-1
  • Happy FriYAY Party: A weekend-only party event with no winners or losers, just the opportunity to try out next season’s FOAMSTAR.

If you’re interested in joining any or all of the events mentioned above, keep an eye on these dates:

  • Ranked Party Lonestar: March 11 until March 28
  • Ranked Party Tribe-Vibe:  April 4 until April 7
  • Extreme Party – All Coiff Guy Party: March 22 until March 23
  • Extreme Party – Super Duel Party: March 29 until March 30
  • Happy FriYAY Party
    • First Half: March 13 and March 16
    • Second Half: April 3 and April 5

Lastly, don’t forget that FOAMSTARS is currently a free download as a PlayStation Plus monthly game for PlayStation Plus users until March 4. Otherwise, the game will cost $29.99 / £24.99 from March 5 onwards. An active PlayStation Plus subscription is required to play the game, regardless of your download date. And if you like the game’s soundtrack, you can now listen to it on various streaming platforms.

FOAMSTARS Season 2 Trailer

Watch the Groovy Disco announcement trailer below to see what’s waiting for you.

About FOAMSTARS

FOAMSTARS is a vibrant, over-the-top shooter, that is accessible to players of all skill levels. It combines the fun of partying with the thrill of combat where players blast through matches using foam to attack, build and defend. Taking control of a quirky and colorful ensemble of athletes, players are dropped into the eccentric city of Bath Vegas to compete in FOAMSMASH. Created as a casual yet competitive experience for everyone, FOAMSTARS features a combination of PvP and PvE modes for up to eight players, either as four vs. four, solo, or co-op as a Squad with three teammates.