May 2025: Announcement
Silver Palace was officially announced on May 13, 2025. The debut trailer showed the game's Victorian-inspired anime aesthetic, detective gameplay, and action combat. The reveal confirmed PC, iOS, Android, and unspecified consoles as target platforms. The announcement generated enough interest to hit over 2 million pre-registrations within days.
August 2025: Shanghai Demo
An offline demo event was held in Shanghai, giving attendees hands-on experience with the combat and investigation systems. This was the first time outside media could test the detective gameplay loop and QTE combat mechanics directly.
December 2025: Beta Announced
In December 2025, Elementa announced the global Monotype Closed Beta Test. Recruitment opened on December 19, 2025, and closed on January 5-6, 2026 (16:00 UTC).
January 2026: Monotype Beta
The Monotype Beta ran from January 13-18, 2026, on PC only (version v0.09.70.5). Seven playable characters were available. The test included Chapter 1 of the story ("Burnt to Cinders" with three cases), exploration of select Silvernia districts, and combat challenges.
A minor patch (v0.09.70.6) was deployed during the beta to fix Estate Investment error messages, camera angle issues, and incorrect text.
Post-Beta Milestones
By January 18, 2026, Silver Palace had surpassed 4 million pre-registrations. A second round of testing has been announced but not dated. No official release date has been confirmed, with some third-party sources suggesting 2026 or 2027.
April 2026: Official Creator Program
On April 2, 2026, the team opened permanent recruitment for an official content-creator program, inviting community creators to produce ongoing coverage ahead of launch. This was a community and marketing initiative rather than a new build; no additional playable content was released alongside it, and the playable build remained the Monotype Beta Round 1 slice.
Beta Patch Details
Mid-test patch v0.09.70.6 deployed during the Monotype Beta (Round 1) addressed three specific issues identified by early testers:
Estate Investment error messages: The Property and Estate System surfaced incorrect or unclear error strings during property purchase flows. Resolved.
Camera angle issues: Reported in cinematic sequences and traversal transitions, particularly when mounting and dismounting the Silverium Pegasus. Resolved.
Incorrect text: Localization and text-string corrections in mission briefings and item descriptions. Resolved.
Pre-Registration Milestones
Milestone | Date | Total Pre-Registrations |
|---|---|---|
Reveal trailer + pre-registration opens | May 12-13, 2025 | Initial campaign launch |
Early uptake | May 2025 (within days of reveal) | Surpassed 2 million |
Beta sign-up window closes | January 5-6, 2026 | Increased momentum from sign-up flow |
End of Monotype Beta Round 1 | January 18, 2026 | Surpassed 4 million |
Beta Content Slice
The Monotype Beta Round 1 build (v0.09.70.5) shipped a substantial slice of the full game. The included content was:
Area | Detail |
|---|---|
Playable characters | 7 characters (Detective, Cinderella, Cynthia II, Alf, Lorin, Firtho, Argos) |
Story progress | Main quest through Act II, Scene IV (Chapter 1 "Burnt to Cinders" plus follow-up beats) |
Combat challenge | Deep Cognito up to Tier 7; Case Simulation mode available |
Traversal | Full access to the Silverium Pegasus (ground and air); grappling hook; ascender devices |
Economy | Property and Estate System active; Crystal Exchange available for Cynthia II redemption |
Platform | PC only (Round 1) |
Studio And Publishing Context
Silver Palace is developed by Silver Studio (Shanghai) and published globally by Elementa (Singapore). Both organizations operate under the broader Happy Elements corporate structure; this is Silver Studio's first publicly announced title and represents the parent group's most ambitious push into the action RPG and open-world genre on Unreal Engine 5.
Round 2 And Beyond
A second Monotype Beta round has been publicly announced but no dates have been committed to. Expected differences from Round 1 (per community speculation, not official confirmation) include console platform expansion, additional playable characters beyond the beta seven, and content beyond Act II Scene IV. No release date or release window has been officially confirmed, though 2026 remains the widely-expected launch year.
Second Beta and 2026 Showings
In June 2026, the team announced a second closed beta, the Dichotomy Beta Test, with registration running from June 26 to July 16, 2026. Billed as the largest playable update so far, it adds a playable male protagonist, new characters, expanded story, new areas of Silvernia, and a more responsive combat system. The studio also committed to a 2026 global game and animation exhibition tour, with stops including Anime Expo in Los Angeles, Japan Expo in Paris, Bilibili World in Shanghai, Firefly ACG EXPO in Guangzhou, Anime NYC, Gamescom in Cologne, and Gamescom Asia in Bangkok, each featuring build demonstrations and new-content reveals. In early July 2026, ahead of the tour, the team released a gameplay showcase focused on the female protagonist's detective work, highlighting open-world activities such as driving, chess, and board games.