Siege Mode!

A brand-new update just dropped on Baltarus, and it’s bringing the action to a whole new level.

This exciting new game mode is all about intense, close-quarters combat, whether you are playing solo or teaming up with friends.

Protect your base against relentless hordes of enemies or fiercely attack your opponent as a Soldier or commander! The choice is yours!

Load your weapons, suit up and prepare for battle to stay in control of the battlefield. Are you ready to face the relentless enemy onslaught?

Although the focus has been on the new Siege game mode, there have been numerous fixes and improvements. See the patch notes for all the details:

• Fixed: Human FPS weapon lowers correctly now

• Fixed: Alien camera would face zero by default, despite spawn orientation

• Fixed: Dead aliens would slide across the ground

• Fixed: Occasional NaN error for projectile hits

• Changed: Intro mission optimized and improved

We hope you're as excited as we are about this update! We’d love to hear what you think, so jump into the comments and share your feedback!

We're thrilled to announce that we'll be part of the CZ / SK Week, happening from November 11-18! To celebrate, we’re expanding our online presence and officially launching our TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitch channels. Follow us and stay tuned for exciting updates on the game's development—big news is coming your way!

To make things even more thrilling, we’re hosting a special giveaway for our most dedicated fans. Simply subscribe or visit our social media pages and 

 for a chance to win. We’re giving away 5 game keys, so you can invite your friends to join you on the battlefield. Don’t miss out!

Update 0.8.98 : Siege Mode!

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!

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

New Map: new UI, Quality of life improvement, new map and much more!

Update 0.8.138

A new look update!

Our main beat with this update is the brand-new UI changes!

This update will make the interface visually appealing and more intuitive providing a better experience while fighting for resources on Baltarus or exploring a new map!

One of the biggest highlights of this update is the addition of Black Isle, a brand-new battlefield on Centaurus. Prepare for intense combat as you explore its rugged terrain and uncover new strategic possibilities. 

 for better performance, so now when you miss a shot, you can’t blame lag! (Don’t worry, you can still blame your teammates. That’s tradition.)

 is finally here! Now you can sit back in your tank, take aim, and pick off those pesky aliens from across the map. Tactical camping has never been this satisfying.

 Finally, we implemented a few other quality of life changes:

Added: Initial version of structure repair (passive and active, WIP)

Added: Camera panning to RTS mode via holding RMB (WIP)

Fixed: Rifleman wasn't constructible in Siege

Fixed: Sandbox set Gamemaster Team to proper faction team when using Direct Control

Improved: Sun intensity reduced when looking towards the sun

Improved: Alien node placement overhauled, allowing placing in explored areas and placing even if previous is incomplete

Improved: Spawn as any unlocked infantry if you have it researched in Strategy

Improved: Smooth camera transition between getting in/out of vehicles

Improved: Smooth camera transition between switching to/from direct control in RTS mode

Improved: Vision mode is retained when entering/exiting vehicle

Improved: Camera RMB panning in Commander view

Fixed: AI ranged weapon targeting sometimes failed, refusing to fire

Changed: Alien FPS and RTS UI entirely overhauled

Changed: Sol FPS and RTS UI entirely overhauled

Changed: Centauri FPS and RTS UI entirely overhauled

Changed: Direct control post-process effects fade away over 2s

Improved: Direct control post-process effects

Improved: RTS Harvester/Shrimp indicator now also shows total number

Added: UI tooltips to control groups, selected units and repair

Added: Staging and End screens for Sandbox

Added: Repairing indicator to structure outlines

Added: Maximum placement range display to all structures

Changed: Default memory budget sizes to prevent clurred out textures

Added: Save/load system for singleplayer (very WIP!)

Fixed: Special UI not showing on first select in Sandbox

Fixed: Projectile hit detection sometimes failed on characters or aliens

Fixed: Sync Sandbox Gamestate on player connect

Fixed: Decals were not shown on terrain in Monument Valley

Fixed: On character death in vehicle, hands were up

Fixed: Player characters are no longer thrown out of destroyed vehicles

Fixed: Aliens sometimes slid across the ground after death

Fixed: Players sometimes spawned under terrain in Sandbox

Improved: Infantry death view is from head bone

Changed: Show '-' instead of '999' when ping cannot be gotten for servers

Changed: Strategy game mode FPS respawn time from 10s to 5s

Changed: All unit and structure construction times reduced by half

Changed: Alien technology upgrade times set to same as human

Changed: Infantry unit cap reduced from 100 to 50

Changed: Infantry unit cap costs changed from range of 1-8 to range of 1-2

Changed: Alien Node build time from 5s to 10s

Changed: All human structures (except for HQ and Outpost) maximum build range to 500m from HQ

Changed: HQ maximum build range to 1.5km from another HQ

Changed: Outpost max build range to 1km from HQ

Changed: Tech levels changed from 4 to 8 for all factions

Changed: Can no longer place structures near enemy structures

Changed: Heavy Armored Car turret pitch up max from 50deg to 30deg

Changed: Railgun Tank turret pitch up max from 30deg to 20deg

Changed: Headquarters cost from 4500 to 7000

Improved: Great Erg starting positions and resource locations

Improved: Badlands starting positions and resource locations

Improved: Rift Basin starting positions and resource locations

Improved: Monument Valley starting positions and resource locations

Fixed: Construction effect light intensity and slowly moving in world

Fixed: The Maw gas cloud obscured Commander view too much

⚠️ AI Collision Avoidance – Still in the Works

We’re making progress on AI collision avoidance, but it’s not quite ready for prime time yet. Stay tuned for future improvements!

We’d love for you to jump in, test things out, and share your feedback. Let us know if you encounter any issues—your input helps shape the game!

[Update] Silica V0.8.138: A new look update!

Enjoy Silica at 20% off during the Spring sales.

Spring Sales

From March 13th to March 20th, Silica is 20% off—the perfect time to squad up with a friend and dive into Baltarus together! Will you fight for survival as humans or dominate the battlefield as aliens? The choice is yours!

But that’s not all... a big update is just around the corner! Get ready for a sleek new UI, tons of quality-of-life improvements, and an exciting new map to explore.

🔥 Stay in the loop! Join our Discord to get the latest updates: 

🎉 Silica 20% Off – Bring a Friend & Conquer Baltarus! 🚀

Enjoy Silica at 20% off during the Real-Time Strategy Fest!

Real-Time Strategy Fest!

From January 20th to 27th, the Real-Time Strategy event is live on Steam, and to celebrate, 

 is available at a 20% discount! Don’t miss your chance to dive into the action.

New to commanding? No worries—we’ve got you covered! Check out our top 

, whether you’re leading the aliens or the humans.

Looking for even more expert advice? Join our community on Discord and connect with seasoned players.

Take care, and may the best commander conquer Baltarus! 🚀👾

Master the Battlefield: Silica's RTS Event and Essential Tips!

Gear Up for Battle on Crimson Peak: The Wait is Over!

New planet

Crimson Peak

Back in mid-October, we gave you an exclusive sneak peek at Crimson Peak in our first devblog. 

Now, the wait is officially over—the highly anticipated new map is live and ready for action!

Breaking away from the arid, sprawling sand plains of Baltarus, Crimson Peak introduces a stunning new biome.

Picture a battlefield with sparse vegetation, partially covering the landscape, all bathed in a haunting crimson glow.

Nestled within the Southern Tablelands, this top-secret balterium seeding site on the Centauri homeworld has become the epicenter of ferocious clashes for control over the precious resources.

Get ready to fight tooth and nail for dominance in this breathtaking new frontline.

But that’s not all! This update packs even more changes and enhancements. Check out the full patch notes below for all the details.

·       Fixed: AI better aims at targets (eg: Scorpion misses)

·       Added: Winner notification at the end of Siege

·       Added: Upcoming resources shown in UI for Siege

·       Changed: Objectives are now in yellow - both in map & in the list for Siege

·       Improved: Siege virtual building icons

·       Fixed: Non-unlocking side spawn points in Siege

·       Fixed: Projectiles continued to make sounds and were visible after 'deletion'

·       Fixed: Projectile delete FX played wrong

·       Fixed: Dragonfly could sometimes shoot itself

·       Fixed: Hit detection on aliens and infantry used the wrong hit zone size causing strange misses

·       Fixed: Player aiming at unit detected a phantom sphere around the unit causing turrets to look away close-up

·       Fixed: Sneaky spots behind Heavy vehicle factory in Siege

·       Fixed: Holes in Rift Basin map

·       Fixed: Free-fly camera could not latch onto individual hit zones on aliens and infantry.

·       Added: Hover Bike switches off when out of bounds (in defender or attacker zones)

·       Added: Air vehicle turbo thrust engage time and cooldown time

·       Added: Air vehicle may not fire weapons while turbo thrusting

·       Added: Gunship MG aim compensation

·       Added: Gunship turbo thrust engage/cooldown times to 1s/2s

·       Added: Fighter turbo thrust engage/cooldown times to 0.5s/2s

·       Added: Air vehicle turbo thrust limited by time

·       Added: Air vehicles cannot fire while turbo thrusting

·       Added: Turbo thrust to Bomber

·       Changed: Fighter MG range from 600m to 250m

·       Changed: Fighter MG magazine size from 40 to 30

·       Changed: Fighter missiles replaced with unguided dive bomb

·       Changed: Fighter front MG changed to two side-mounted MGs

·       Changed: Colossus speed changed from 12 to 14

·       Changed: Firebug manoeuvrability increased

·       Changed: Wasp attacks turn to face target

·       Changed: Bomber bomb drop rate doubled, reload time halved

·       Changed: Bomber speed from 30 to 35

·       Changed: Fighter levels out if not moving forward

·       Changed: Gunship speed from 25 to 30

·       Changed: Gunship turbo speed from 40 to 50

·       Changed: Scorpion health from 12000 to 9000

·       Changed: Scorpion shot damage from 500 to 400

latest news

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[Update] Silica V0.8.138: A new look update!

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Crimson Peak

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Update 0.8.76 now deployed!

Squid Update !

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