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!

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

Update 0.8.32 brings balancing changes and more!

Update 0.8.32

As you can see, Dram is delivering on the promises he made when he released the roadmap, and another update is here! It mainly focuses on balancing various unit attributes but also introduces a new vehicle and visual effects. See the full changelog below.

Additionally, Silica will be part of the 

As usual, please let us know what you think on our social channels and Discord. If you enjoy our game, consider giving us a review.

We look forward to seeing you in Baltarus!

Attention, a new update has just landed!

The update 0.8.29 is here, including new ambient life.

Update 0.8.29

the vast dunes of the Baltarus deserts just got more dangerous as new life emerges from the depths. Download our latest update and experience the close encounter of a worm kind for yourself. But the sand worms are not the only additions in update 0.8.29, as you can see in the changelog below.

We have worms for you!

The second update of this year just landed online.

Update 0.8.23

Last week, we shared our development roadmap for this year. If you missed it, you can find it 

. Today, an update for version 0.8.23 landed on Steam, introducing several balancing changes and finally bringing the long-awaited Hover Bike for faster transportation of human infantry units.

Don't forget to give us feedback on our social media or support the development by purchasing our 

Second update of 2024

Take a look back at the year 2023 with us, find out what's in store for Silica in 2024 and check our first update of the year.

The year 2023 in review, the roadmap for 2024 and v.0.8.22 changelog

First of all, we’d like to wish you all a happy 2024, and thank you for your constant support and feedback last year. During that time, Dram was able to address many issues and bugs, and also managed to implement new features which were highly appraised.

Silica was announced on April 6th, 2023 as the first game under our renewed 

. It entered Early Access on Steam less than a month later. So far it’s been a pretty wild ride.

Over the past year, we’ve delivered nearly 25 updates, ranging from simple hotfixes to the reworking of entire features like:  

That’s what 2023 looked like. Now let’s discuss what comes next – a.k.a the Roadmap for Silica in 2024!

The original plan was to release 1.0 and exit Early Access in May 2024. Unfortunately, there are still plenty of things we’d like to finish before that happens. We want Silica to be in the best condition possible, so we’ve decided to push the release date back to Q4 of 2024.

Following that, Q3 and Q4 will be dedicated to the full release of Silica 1.0!

As you can see, there’s a lot to do and much to look forward to. If you‘re interested in a more detailed description of the roadmap, check out the video made by Dram. And if you want to show off that you’re a part of the Silica community, 

Finally, to show you that work on Silica never stops, here’s the changelog for the latest game update v.0.8.22:

 We look forward to having you with us in 2024, and hope that Silica 1.0 will meet your expectations.

Thank you for your support and see you on Baltarus!

The year 2023 in review, the roadmap for 2024 and the latest changelog

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

The latest update for this year brings Silica Dedicated Servers and more. 

Update 0.8.18

As we approach the year's end, we'd like to extend our thanks for your ongoing support and feedback.

The latest update for this year has just landed on Steam, bringing various changes and fixes. Additionally, it introduces the long-awaited Silica Dedicated Servers. Take a look at the complete changelog below and explore the detailed information on how these servers operate right under it. As always, your insights on the game's current state are appreciated—feel free to share them through our social channels and Discord. Your feedback continues to be an essential part of our journey.

Support for Dedicated Servers has been released via the 'Silica Dedicated Server' tool on Steam. Notably, an associated application can pair with the server itself and issue commands via the console. The application, named 'SilicaServerCommander.exe,' resides in the same folder as the server application, currently called 'Silica.exe.' However, it is not necessary for functionality; it is solely for issuing instructions to the server without joining it via the game.

Server settings are stored in 'Documents/Silica/ServerSettings.xml,' encompassing all server setup-related settings: settings per game mode, the current map, maximum players, bans, and admins. This file is automatically created if absent and updated when settings are changed. Please note that currently, the game also uses this file for hosting, though this might change in the future. Upon starting the server executable, it automatically hosts a game on Steam.

Administration of the server can be done directly via the aforementioned application or by assigning specific players as Admins. There are two access levels: Root and Standard. A Standard Admin can perform actions like kicking, banning, ending the round, changing the map, enabling cheats, etc. A Root Admin can additionally assign and remove Standard Admins. However, only the server itself can grant Root Admin privileges, which must be done on the server side (via XML edit or via the console in the application).

Commands are issued to the server through the in-game console (opened via the ~ key, below the ESC key) and are relayed if the player is an Admin. These commands can also be sent via the aforementioned application.

Dedicated servers just landed!

Silica update 0.8.14 just landed online with loads of gameplay balancing changes.

Update 0.8.14

Today, we're rolling out update 0.8.14, where Dram has concentrated on several gameplay balancing changes. These changes cover for example unit health and costs, projectile damage, or build times. You can find the detailed changelog below for a comprehensive overview.

Another important addition is a feature that hides distant objects (from 3 km and beyond), designed to boost performance on larger maps, especially in the late game.

Let us know your thoughts on these changes via our social media and Discord. As always,

Balancing the battlefield!

We are releasing another minor update, which is mainly focused on game balancing and Harvester pathfinding issues. 

Update 0.8.11

We are releasing another minor update, which is mainly focused on game balancing and Harvester pathfinding issues. As always, you can read the full changelog below for all the details, and share your feedback on social media and our Discord.

But that’s not all. Silica will be also included in Steam’s Czech & Slovak Week 2023. It starts today and lasts until November 20th. So if you or your friends still don’t have Silica in your Library, 

What a great opportunity to join the fight for Baltarus. See you there!

Harvesters have just gotten better!

We’re releasing new update today focusing on improving the game’s performance and adding other quality of life changes.

Update 0.8.6

While you’ve been enjoying the Air Units - one of the biggest additions to the battle for Baltarus so far - Dram has been busy focusing on improving the game’s performance and adding other quality of life changes.

As a result, we’re releasing our first performance update today, with more improvements to follow soon. Read the full change log below for all the details, and let us know what you think on social media and our Discord.

That’s all for now. See you on Baltarus.

First performance upgrade is here!

Learn more about the units that are dominating the skies of Baltarus!

Find out more

We hope you've been enjoying the Air Units update that dropped last week, and that you've taken to the skies of Baltarus to explore all the thrilling possibilities these units bring to Strategy mode. Dram is currently working on performance optimizations which should be coming your way soon!

Today we'd like to quickly go through all the newly added air units, even though they've been available in Arena for a while, for the players who might've picked up Silica now, or just waited for this major update to happen!

Serving as both a production platform and launch pad, the Air Factory constructs aerial units. The access elevator allows quick access from ground level for pilots.

Agile and versatile, the Gunship is perfect for speedy reconnaissance missions as well as for quickly eliminating distant, light-armored threats.

Equipped with Balterium munitions as well as rockets, the potent Fighter is designed to deal with heavier targets as well as for air-to-air combat.

The armored Dropship is primarily designed for rapid deployment of troops near the frontline, boasting a Balterium turret to repel smaller defenses.

Massive and particularly heavily armored, the giant Bomber is anything but nimble, designed for heavy aerial bombardment against base defenses and slow armored targets alike.

Considerably larger than the Greater Spawning Cyst, this towering mass of alien flesh produces the giant Goliath.

Dwarfing even a Goliath, this monumental pillar of biotic mass produces the largest of the air units, including the deadly Colossus.

Fast and maneuverable, this critter enjoys ambushing prey from above. Despite its powerful mandibles, it is its stinger that its targets fear most.

Just like its earthly namesake, this creature is a formidable hunter, attacking from afar with spikes it projects from its menacing mouth, then moving in with its stinger.

Boasting powerful jaws and fins for flight, the Firebug is capable of internally heating itself to incredible temperatures, utilizing this in its extensible tongue, which is capable of melting through even heavy armor.

Aptly named, a Defiler's body is home to thousands of volatile insects capable of penetrating even heavy armor due to their extremely corrosive innards.

A floating fortress, the Colossus is as grotesque as it is deadly. Its top shell is near impenetrable, while its eye projects a catastrophic energy pulse.

And that's it! Keep testing them out in Strategy, provide us with valuable feedback while Dram is working on performance optimizations and until then, 

PS: The screenshot accompanying this article was made by one of the "Best Screenshot Ever" contest winners. Credit goes to Luis Badano. Thank you!

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