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| Game update | Hotfix 0.9.39 Commanders, We've just launched a hotfix for the crash that was happening on startup with certain hardware configurations. Until next time! Join our Discord to get the latest updates Or join us on our other social media: | 24410632 | |
| Community | Devblog #04 – Smarter AI, Better Battles & More Improvements Ahead Commanders, Welcome back to another Silica Development Blog ! Over the past few weeks, we've been focusing on something that influences every match you play: AI behavior, battlefield responsiveness, and overall game performance . While some of these changes happen behind the scenes, together they make battles feel more tactical, more reliable, and more immersive than ever before. Let's dive int… | — | |
| In-game event | New Command Options & Troop Transports Are Here! Hello everyone! A new update has landed, bringing two highly requested features that give Commanders even more control over the battlefield: Attack Commands and Troop Transports. Smarter Attack Commands Units can now be ordered to attack specific targets with much greater effectiveness. They'll engage enemies while trying to maintain their optimal combat range and will even pursue targets if th… | 24190714 | |
| Sale | The Heat Is On - Silica Joins the Summer Sale The sale is dead, long live the sale! Bohemia Interactive's sale has just ended and Steam Summer Sale is ready to take its place already. Prepare your wallets, the sale starts on June 25, 19:00 CEST and ends on July 9 around the same time. For its entire duration, you can get your hands on Silica with a 20% discount ! 🔥 Stay in the loop! Join our Discord to get the latest updates Or join us on… | — | |
| Community | DevBlog Returns: A Look Behind the Scenes It's been a while, but we're back with a new style of DevBlog. From now on, we'll be sharing regularly more work-in-progress content and giving you a closer look at what we're building behind the scenes. Let's dive into some of the latest developments. A New Ride for the Centauri One of the most anticipated vehicles in development is the Centauri Hoverbike, designed as the counterpart to the sl… | — | |
| Sale | 20% Discount on Silica - Publisher Sale is Live! With summer in full swing, Bohemia Interactive's Publisher Sale starts today, meaning you can now get Silica with a 20% discount . The sale starts on June 18, 19:00 CEST and ends on June 22 around the same time. We also have a pretty nice devblog on the way, you can expect it to arrive early next week and it will shed some light onto certain development processes. 🔥 Stay in the loop! Join our… | — | |
| In-game event | Major AI Overhaul, New Maps & Massive Gameplay Improvements Hello Everyone, A new update is rolling out including many features improving your experience: From improved AI pathfinding and vehicle handling to new maps, major UI improvements, Sandbox upgrades, multiplayer additions, and dozens of long-standing fixes. Units now move smarter and more naturally, vehicles navigate terrain reliably, air units behave correctly, and alien pathfinding has been he… | 23333413 | |
| Game update | [Hotfix] Silica V0.9.1 Greetings Everyone! Firstly, we'd like to thank you for the overwhelmingly positive reaction on Steam, our Discord server, and our social media channels, as it truly means a great deal to us! As this also marks the last update of 2025, we would like to wish you great Christmas holidays and a happy new year - we'll see you with more updates in 2026! Now, let's jump into some hot fixes and change… | 21236209 | |
| Major update | [Update] Silica V0.9 - Unit split Season's greetings everyone! In the spirit of Christmas, we want to share our thanks for your glorious support by releasing one massive update to close off the year. It is truly giant, featuring the long-awaited Unit Split, completely differentiating the two human factions, Centauri and Sol. This adds a total of 21 new units and 13 new structures, fully nailing down the distinction between the… | 21129654 | |
| Game update | [Update] Silica V0.8.144 Get ready as update V0.8.144 just dropped, and it’s packing some handy new features and fixes. · Sandbox players can now set rally points · AI pathing got a brain boost · The map just got way more interactive with fresh ping tools. Oh, and did someone say Sol Research Facility? (Cheaters only—for now.) Full patch note below: Silica V0.8.144: Gameplay: Added: Rally points for UnitGenerators in S… | — | |
| In-game event | [Update] Silica V0.8.143 - Collision Avoidance The scorching rays of Dan’s Star seared my face as I watched the lumbering beast make its way across the chasm, a testament to human ingenuity. On Baltarus, even the evening sun is torture. My guard up I stood fast as the final Harvester screeched to a halt and lowered its bucket-wheel mining apparatus, preparing to excavate. The day was long and arduous, just like the one before it. The unforg… | 18943170 | |
| In-game event | [Update] A new look! Hey everyone, A brand-new update has just landed in Baltarus, and it brings some exciting changes! 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! Massive shoutout to Aleksander "Koji" Karlov for his incredible work!… | 17759327 | |
| Sale | 🎉 Silica 20% Off – Bring a Friend & Conquer Baltarus! 🚀 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… | — | |
| Esports | Real Time Strategy stream with LycanMB! 🎮 The RTS Action Continues! 🚀 Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a fresh recruit, it's always the right time to sharpen your skills and become a top-tier commander! 🛡️⚔️ 🗓️ This Sunday, January 26th, at 20:00 CEST, join our amazing contributor LycanMB for a special stream dedicated to turning you into the next elite commander on the Baltarus battlefield! 🌌🔥 📺 Catch the stream on Steam,… | — | |
| Sale | Master the Battlefield: Silica's RTS Event and Essential Tips! Hello everyone! From January 20th to 27th, the Real-Time Strategy event is live on Steam, and to celebrate, Silica 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 5 tips for mastering the commander role, whether you’re leading the aliens or the humans. Looking for even more expert advice? Join… | — | |
| Community | Thank You for an Amazing Year with Silica Hello Everyone, As the year comes to a close, we’re filled with gratitude and joy reflecting on what an incredible journey it has been. While our story began some time ago, this past year has been one of the most exciting yet, with updates like new units, game modes, and maps. During this festive season, we wanted to give you a closer look at our team and our work through a special devblog in a… | — | |
| Sale | Winter Sales Are Here—It’s Time to Conquer Baltarus! ❄️🔥 From December 19th to January 2nd, Silica is 20% off on Steam! 🕹️ If you’ve been waiting to jump into the action, now’s the perfect moment. Why? Because Update 0.8.115 just dropped, bringing a brand-new map and a slew of exciting improvements! 🌌 Get ready to test your skills on the icy plains of Polaris Outpost , the latest battlefield on Baltarus. There’s nothing hotter than the heat of batt… | — | |
| In-game event | [Update] Silica V0.8.115 - New map: Polaris Outpost Hello everyone! The last major update of the year is finally here and brings a lot of exciting changes to the game. New map: Polaris Outpost. One of the key additions is the brand-new map: Polaris Outpost! Located at the extreme north pole of Baltarus, this map is drastically different from the hot and arid climate, usually iconic from the planet. However, this new map is not the only new addit… | — | |
| Community | The Steam Awards Nominations Are Now Open! The Steam Awards Nominations Are Now Open! Nominate Silica for the Labor of Love category! This category celebrates games that are still evolving through regular updates and fresh content. Our dedicated team is committed to refining and expanding Silica during its pre-release phase and beyond. To cast your vote, click here: Steam Awards Nominations . Don't wait—nominations close on December 4th… | — | |
| In-game event | [Update] Silica V0.8.105 - New map: Crimson Peak Greetings, Sol and Centauri soldiers! 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 cov… | — | |
| Community | Social Media contest: Winners Hey everyone, The past few weeks have been packed with thrilling announcements and updates for Silica. To help you keep track of everything, here's a quick recap of what’s been happening: Gleam campaign and winners: From November 11th to 18th, we ran an exciting Gleam campaign, giving fans a chance to win a Silica digital key by engaging with our social media platforms. The results are in! 🎉 F… | — | |
| Esports | Developer stream with LycanMB This week as been packed with updates from the brand new Siege game mode to the arrival of a new map : The Maw! Want to dive more into our plans for the future and discover the works behind the scene from those last update ? Curious about what’s next or the magic behind these updates? Don’t miss our Developer Stream happening today, November 17th, at 8 PM! Hosted by our Ambassador LycanMB and l… | — | |
| In-game event | [Update] Silica V0.8.102: New map: The Maw! Exciting News: A New Map Has Arrived! Earlier this week, we released the highly anticipated Siege Mode! But wait, there’s more—because great news never comes alone. We’re thrilled to announce the release of a brand-new map today: The Maw. This unique battlefield features a colossal, insatiable mouth at its center. Whether you’re flying solo or teaming up with friends, prepare to face the unrele… | — | |
| Major update | [Update] Silica V0.8.98 : Siege Mode! Hey everyone! A brand-new update just dropped on Baltarus, and it’s bringing the action to a whole new level. Introducing Siege Mode The long-awaited Siege mode is here! 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 Sold… | — | |
| Community | DevBlog #1- Sol's Structures and Centaurus Hey Everyone, We’re excited to kick off the first of many Devblogs, where we’ll take you behind the scenes of our game development journey. We’ll dive into upcoming plans, future updates, and, of course, give you some tantalizing sneak peeks at what’s in store—new game modes, maps, units, and more! Let’s get straight to it. Back in September, we unveiled a first look at the Sol structures, and… | — | |
| Community | Screenshot contest- Autumn 2024 Hello everyone, The screenshots contest is back and better than ever! 📸🎮 From the 26th of September to the 3rd of October, you can join our event and showcase your best moments from the epic Baltarus battlefield. Capture your most stunning screenshots or videos, and you could win a free Silica key and a limited-edition T-shirt! Ready to jump in? Simply share your top shot in our discord dedic… | — | |
| Community | How to use the Freecam! Ready to explore the captivating aesthetics of Baltarus in your own unique way? We've got just what you need! With our freecam feature, you can unleash your creativity and take full control of your experience. Dive in and let your imagination run wild! To use the free cam mode, follow the next steps: 1. Set Your Keyboard to English: Before anything else, ensure your keyboard is set to English.… | — | |
| Community | Pro Tips for Conquering Baltarus from Our Ambassadors! Pro Tips for Conquering Baltarus from Our Ambassadors! Whether you're a seasoned warrior or have just touched down on Baltarus, understanding the roles and mechanics of each unit can be a challenge. But don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! Our ambassadors, LycanMB and LuchoGamingLB, have put together exactly the kind of tips you need to dominate the battlefield. Let’s dive into their insights! Hu… | — |
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