Dear Silica Community, We published a new minor update focusing on some performance issues and changes regarding the human factions as well as the aliens. We will keep trying to push out weekly updates focusing on performance optimizations and other bug fixes that we are aware of, or issues that will be raised by our community. For now, here&apos;s a detailed list of changes with update 0.7.11:<ul><li>Improved: Performance related to infantry setting their collider size per frame</li><li>Improved: Performance related to detection and targeting system</li><li>Improved: Performance with construction effect bounds recalculation</li><li>Improved: Construction placement is now yellow if units are obstructing the construction area</li><li>Changed: Harvester bucket wheel damage to buildings is now 1/10 of previous damage</li><li>Changed: Buildings can no longer be built around claimed Bunkers</li><li>Changed: Alien Node structure may be built from the beginning</li><li>Changed: Alien Node costs 50 instead of 100 now</li><li>Changed: Alien Node takes 6s to build instead of 10s</li><li>Fixed: Rockets can no longer target friendly units</li></ul>See you on Baltarus!

The long-awaited voice chat and proximity chat are finally here.

Update 0.8.40

After a period of radio silence regarding updates, we are introducing a new batch of additions, changes, and fixes to enhance your experience with update 0.8.40.

The most significant addition is the long-awaited voice chat and proximity chat, enabling you to easily communicate with all the players on the battlefield. To speak in the game, simply press and hold "V" on the keyboard or button 4 on your mouse.

But remember, with great power comes great responsibility, so always be respectful to your fellow players and refrain from offensive behavior.

As always, the full changelog is listed below.

In-game voice communication is here!

Silica is included in the Steam FPS Fest at a 20% discount!

Silica in Steam FPS Fest.

Another great opportunity to get your hands on Silica at a discounted price is here right now. The 

 runs from now through April 22, and you can enjoy adrenaline shootouts on the sands of Baltarus at 

Steam FPS Fest starts now

We are introducing a special bundle for all fans of unconventional RTS games.

Silica and Original War bundle.

For all fans of unconventional RTS games, we have prepared the Strategic Pack Bundle on Steam, which includes Silica and Original War.

Venture into the distant corners of the universe and compete for valuable materials on the arid deserts of planet Baltarus, or travel 2 million years into the past and change the course of human history.

Silica offers a unique blend of careful strategic planning as a Commander in RTS mode, but you can always switch to FPS and enjoy adrenaline-infused infantry and vehicular warfare. 

Original War puts you in the boots of time-travelers on a quest for world dominance and combines RTS with RPG elements, along with two story-driven campaigns. 

Enjoy a 20% discount on both games when you purchase this bundle.

Strategy Pack Bundle just landed on Steam

Performance fixes and changes to both human factions and aliens

Update 0.7.11

We published a new minor update focusing on some performance issues and changes regarding the human factions as well as the aliens. 

We will keep trying to push out weekly updates

 focusing on performance optimizations and other bug fixes that we are aware of, or issues that will be raised by our community. For now, here's a detailed list of changes with update 0.7.11:

Another update is here!

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