Silica News

Dear Silica community,

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.

See you on Baltarus.

Full changelog:

• Added: Voice chat including proximity (hold V key or Mouse 4)
  
• Added: Voice chat volume slider
  
• Added: Microphone input volume slider
  
• Added: Toggle between proximity and team voice chat (X key)
  
• Added: Server Steam ID copied to clipboard on host
  
• Added: UI indicators for voice chat
  
• Added: Automatic mic gain
  
• Changed: Aliens start without Shrimp in Strategy mode
  
• Changed: BioCache comes with a free Shrimp
  
• Changed: Humans start with an additional Heavy Quad
  
• Changed: Increased damage by players in Prospector game mode
  
• Changed: Decreased enemy damage to players in Prospector game mode
  
• Changed: Tuned proximity voice FX to be less garbled
  
• Improved: Overall performance with a number of optimizations
  
• Fixed: Flak Truck was missing from Light Vehicle Factory
  
• Fixed: Proximity voice was always played from the first unit
  
• Fixed: Arena game mode did not have correct processing FX for proximity voice
  
• Fixed: Fog of War revealed large area around detected targets, where it should have only revealed the immediate surrounding
  
• Fixed: Research Facility and Quantum Cortex upgrades were not visible
  
• Fixed: Potential null reference in Voice chat UI
  
• Fixed: AI sensor system issues resulting in undetected units
  

Dear Silica community,

Another great opportunity to get your hands on Silica at a discounted price is here right now. The Steam FPS Fest runs from now through April 22, and you can enjoy adrenaline shootouts on the sands of Baltarus at 20% off.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1494420/Silica/

Already have Silica? There’s plenty more from our extensive portfolio that you can add to your library at a discounted price.

See you on Baltarus!


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Dear Silica Community,

If you haven't before, now it's a great time to jump into Silica, and experience the immersive blend of FPS and RTS, currently 20% off during the FPS Fest. Don’t miss this chance to rekindle your strategic prowess!

This offer is available from now until 22.04.

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Dear Silica community,

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

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/40443/Strategy_Pack/

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.

See you on the battlefield.

Dear Silica Community,

Spring has arrived in the scorched deserts of Baltarus, bringing with it the Steam Spring Sale. Get Silica for 20% off for yourself or for your friends and experience the unique crossover of FPS and RTS, where up to 3 factions battle for control over the battlefield.

This offer is available from now until March 21st.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1494420/Silica/


Already have Silica? Why not try other discounted games from Bohemia Interactive?


https://store.steampowered.com/app/221100/DayZ/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1874880/Arma_Reforger/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/107410/Arma_3/