Earlier this month, indie developer Chimera Entertainment released its action-packed, story-rich 4X strategy game Songs of Silence on Windows PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Now, we have some exciting news about the game’s future!
Developer Chimera Entertainment has shared a first look at new content and features coming to the game. In version 1.1, Songs of Silence will introduce new Scenarios. In Q1 2025, the game will receive its first DLC expansion, which adds new mechanics, heroes, units, and skills. Ongoing game updates will also improve gameplay balancing, AI, and performance and introduce new language support, Skirmish maps, and Fates.
Songs of Silence is a beautifully crafted mix of strategic campaigns and fast-paced tactical battles. It is brought to life with stunning Art Nouveau-inspired visuals and energized by a compelling original score by composer Hitoshi Sakimoto (Final Fantasy Tactics, Final Fantasy 12). The game features a thrilling 15+ hour story campaign, 100+ Skirmish Maps, intense real-time battles, expansive multiplayer options, three core factions, 36 unique heroes, 118 units, and more!
In a world divided by conflict and sundered into realms of light and darkness lies an existential threat: the Silence. Players will play their parts in this all-consuming purgatorial holy war stemming from the unstable enlightenment age. Welcome to the Age of a Thousand Kings.
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Key Features of Songs of Silence:
- Fantasy Strategy: Lead your armies, manage resources, and conquer rival kingdoms in a game that blends deep strategy with engaging campaigns and multiplayer maps.
- Fast-Paced Battles: Command your troops in real-time, utilizing clever tactics, powerful magic, and even divine interventions to outwit your enemies.
- Three Campaign Difficulty Settings: Enjoy the story campaign in three different difficulty settings: Story-focused (Easy), Balanced (Regular), and Challenging (Hard). Each setting offers a unique strategic experience to cater to all playstyles.
- High Replayability: In addition to the 15h+ story campaign, dive into 100+ Skirmish Maps tailored for single- or multi-player, free-for-all, or co-op, up to six players. Three map sizes are available (S, M, L), 1- or 2-sided, for endless play!
- Three Unique Factions: Each faction has its own gameplay mechanics, strengths, units, and heroes, offering distinct strategies and play styles.
- Art Nouveau Visuals: Distinctive hand-drawn art inspired by Alphonse Mucha, Belle Époque, and Gustav Klimt.
- Cards of Fate: Use cards representing actions and abilities to influence the course of battles and develop the strategic map.
- Legendary Music: The game’s original soundtrack is composed by Hitoshi Sakimoto, known for his iconic work on Final Fantasy Tactics and Final Fantasy 12.
Songs of Silence premiered on Kickstarter earlier this year and was funded in under eight hours. It was initially released into Steam Early Access in June 2024. For a full overview of Early Access changes and additions for version 1.0 of Songs of Silence, as well as a roadmap of upcoming free content updates, please go to https://songs-of-silence.com.
Songs of Silence is available now for $29.99 USD on Windows PC via Steam, GOG, and the Humble Store, and on PlayStation® 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
A press kit, including logo, screenshots, key art, and trailer, is available here: https://uberstrategist.link/PressKit-SongsOfSilence.
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