A new live service game released this week is no longer in the spotlight.

It seems like the party may be coming to an end for another live service game. Square Enix, the creators of this game, have announced that they will no longer be providing updates for it, less than a year after its release. This comes as no surprise, as we have recently witnessed other live service games being pulled from the market shortly after their launch.

Just two weeks ago, Sony made the shocking decision to remove their game, Concord, from sale. And earlier this week, Ubisoft also announced that they would be giving up on their online shooter, XDefiant, after only seven months. And now, Square Enix has joined the list by announcing that they will no longer be supporting Foamstars, their not-so-popular game that was released for PlayStation consoles in February.

So, is Foamstars shutting down completely? Well, not quite. According to a statement on Square Enix's website, the game will still have one more season starting next week, but after that, there will be no more updates or new content. However, the game will still be available to play for the foreseeable future and events will continue to take place regularly.

Despite this slightly better outcome, it's clear that Foamstars did not quite meet Square Enix's expectations. It's been reported that the game had lost almost 95% of its player base just two months after its launch, and even after going free-to-play, it still struggled to gain a significant number of players. Some may argue that its PlayStation exclusivity may have played a part in its failure, as other PlayStation exclusives like Final Fantasy 16 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth also did not meet Square Enix's sales expectations.

But the real reason behind Foamstars' downfall may simply be the highly competitive market of live service games. With popular titles like Fortnite and Apex Legends dominating the scene, it's not easy for a new game to make its mark and attract a large player base. And yet, despite this pattern of failures, publishers like Square Enix, Sony, and Ubisoft continue to insist that they are still enthusiastic about the concept of live service games.

Fans of Foamstars can still enjoy the game for now, but it's uncertain how much longer it will be available. If you have any thoughts about this news, feel free to share them with us through email, comments, Twitter, or our newsletter. And for those who want to submit letters or features about gaming, you can now do so easily through our Submit Stuff page. Let's keep the conversation going!

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