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SilicaNewsDevBlog #1- Sol's Structures and Centaurus
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DevBlog #1- Sol's Structures and Centaurus

Silica · published 11 Oct 2024, 16:22 UTC

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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 your response was incredible! The excitement around this new design has been amazing, so we’re thrilled to bring you even more updates and visuals on this front. 😉

As many of you know, in Silica, the human empire is split between two factions: Centauri and Sol.
While Sol dominates through technological advancement and trade across the galaxy, Centauri is known for its martial prowess and ruthless efficiency, forged by the harsh conditions of their unforgiving environments. Although the two factions began on similar paths, they've grown increasingly distinct over the decades, diverging to the point of no return and now entering a full-scale conflict.

We’re crafting these differences not only through gameplay but also through distinct aesthetics—everything from weapons and combat style to uniform designs and architectural structures will emphasize the contrast between these two factions.

More schreenshots below:

While we still have work to do before you see these updates in-game, we don’t want to give away everything just yet. Expect more soon on sol’s unique visual style!

But wait, there’s more! What good is a well-fortified base without strategic ground to defend it on? That’s why we’re excited to reveal a brand-new Biome: Centaurus.



The map’s most striking feature is its ominous dark red sky, illuminated by its Red Dwarf star, combined with constant rainfall that fosters lush vegetation.

The thick vegetation will greatly reduce visibility, intensifying the tension in every battle.

More schreenshots below:

Last but not least:

The Discord community just hit an exciting milestone—over 6,000 members and growing! 🎉

A massive thank you to everyone for your amazing support! If you haven't joined yet, now's the perfect time to jump in. Connect with fellow players, stay on top of the latest news, and be part of the action. Don't miss out—click the link below to join the fun!


We can’t wait for you to experience all of these exciting new additions yourself. However, keep in mind that this content is still in development, so things may change before the official release.

See you on Baltarus.
OVER AND OUT!

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