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FPS/RTS Crossover Silica Is Entering Early Access today!

The crossover of classic strategy and FPS action will enter Steam Early Access today.

FPS/RTS Crossover Silica Is Entering Early Access today!

Prague, 3rd May 2023 – Developers from Bohemia Interactive report that those interested in the recently announced sci-fi title Silica can start putting on their spacesuits and loading their pulse rifles. The crossover of classic strategy and FPS action will enter Steam Early Access today. The price of the game is set at $19.99 during Early Access, and at $24.99 after its conclusion. 

You can watch the Silica launch trailer here.

An immersive blend of first-person shooter and real-time strategy, each true to its respective genre was announced on April 6. In less than a month, this remarkable combination of genres has sparked the interest of gamers around the world, as evidenced by the over 90,000 Steam wishlist entries and the rapidly forming Discord community. During time, the developers also presented  a look behind the curtain of the development of the game and gameplay demonstrations playing for the human faction and  the original inhabitants of the desert planet Baltarus - the game world of Silica.

The game will remain in early access for 9-12 months, during which time lead developer Martin "Dram" Melichárek plans to implement a number of significant expansions and features based on the community requirements.

Main Silica Features

  • First/third-person shooter with vehicles

  • 6 unique locations

  • 3 engaging game modes

  • Singleplayer and multiplayer options

  • 5 infantry classes

  • 11 distinct vehicles

  • 8 alien creatures

  • AI control for both commander and units

 

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About Silica

Silica is a crossover of FPS and RTS where up to 3 factions battle for control over the planet of Baltarus. Lead from above as commander, or experience the action first-hand, either alone, or with friends. Join one of two human armies or hunt them down as the territorial aliens.

For more information, please visit www.silicagame.com.

About Bohemia Incubator

Bohemia Incubator is a place where good ideas become fantastic games. Bohemia Incubator empowers indie game makers to develop their playable prototypes and receive the help they need to prepare their product for full release. Bohemia Incubator offers financial support and publishing services to original projects with a unique vision. All you need is a playable prototype and an undying desire to flourish.

For more information, please visit www.incubator.bohemia.net.

About Bohemia Interactive

Our story began with our first game, Arma: Cold War Assault, released back in 2001. Developed by just a handful of people, this PC-exclusive title became a massive success. It sold well over a million copies, received numerous industry awards, and was praised by critics and players alike. Since then, we've grown from a ragtag bunch of garage devs to an international family of over 350 professionals – working on Arma 3, DayZ, Ylands, Vigor, the Enfusion engine, and various other projects. Our ambition: to make games that act as platforms for people to explore, create, and connect. 

For more information, please visit www.bistudio.com.

 

Media Contact

Pavel Křižka

PR Manager

Bohemia Interactive

E: pavel.krizka@bistudio.com

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