Hello everyone!Today&apos;s update sees the addition of 3 alien air units to the game in a preview form, namely in the Arena game mode for now. The next update will see the addition of 2 more, as well as the integration of all air units into the Strategy game mode.Feedback is very much appreciated, so thank you to all of you who provided such with the last update! It is invaluable and helps shape the game, namely in the form of balancing.Without further delay, please enjoy the air units and leave a comment about what you think!See you in the skies of Baltarus.<img src="https://cms-cdn.bistudio.com/cms-static--silica/images/e8ae9ae4-8f4e-4c32-ad9b-15ba0b900960-Colossus .jpg" alt=""><ul><li>Added: Alien air units (Wasp/Dragonfly/Colossus)</li><li>Added: Alien air units to Arena game mode</li><li>Fixed: Scorpion/Impaler tail turret aiming algorithm sometimes aimed off with fast movements</li><li>Fixed: Ambient sound sources on structures could be heard through fog of war</li><li>Changed: Reduced human aircraft speeds from 40m/s to 30m/s</li><li>Improved: Handling of aliens on walls in certain circumstances</li><li>Improved: Auto-healing uses % of health instead of hit points</li></ul>

New update introduces the Alien Queen to the Strategy game mode!

Update 0.8.49

"The Queen calls to her spawn, an inaudible link of the mind. She nests, interfacing with the biotic mass using her tendrils. They listen to her every command, yet, migrating leaves her vulnerable - an opportune moment for her elimination..." 

-- Elite Captain Brenn of the Heavy Ordnance Unit

Today's update introduces the Alien Queen to the Strategy game mode, whose elimination results in a loss for the Aliens, previously tied to the Nest. As an added bonus there are a multitude of performance optimizations, primarily improving late game performance with tons of units, as well as a plethora of fixes and improvements. Not forgotten are improvements and fixes to voice chat, which suffered from occasional looping.

The Queen herself is a formidable opponent, capable of defending herself should the need arise, though given her importance to the success of the Alien swarm, it is best to keep her safe and protected in a Nest.

With the above complete, our focus now shifts to improved respawn mechanics, AI collision avoidance, and the introduction of control points to all maps, providing additional objectives to capture and hold. Further performance improvements will continue to be worked on throughout the year.

Thank you all for your support, your feedback, and your patience.

Please take care and see you on Baltarus!"

Hail to the Queen!

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

3 new air units for the aliens are available in preview mode

Update 0.7.31

Today's update sees the addition of 3 alien air units to the game in a preview form, namely in the Arena game mode for now. The next update will see the addition of 2 more, as well as the integration of all air units into the Strategy game mode.

Feedback is very much appreciated, so thank you to all of you who provided such with the last update! It is invaluable and helps shape the game, namely in the form of balancing.

Without further delay, please enjoy the air units and leave a comment about what you think!

Alien Air Units Land In Arena

latest news