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Dichotomy Beta - Version 1 vs Version 2
Aug 6, 2026, 04:33 PM
Initial version (2026-08-06)
Aug 6, 2026, 04:44 PM
Added an official character still
11Overview22The Dichotomy Beta Test is the second closed beta for Silver Palace, following the Monotype Beta that ran in January 2026. It opened on 23 July 2026 at 02:00 UTC and runs until 13 August 2026 at 02:00 UTC. Like the first test it is a Windows PC build only, restricted to players aged 18 and over, with no in-game purchases and a full data wipe at the end.44The test is substantially larger than the first. It adds a male protagonist option alongside the existing female Detective, expands the playable roster, opens districts of Silvernia that were closed off in the first test, and rebuilds the combat system around parries and executions.67Schedule89MilestoneDateRecruitment opens26 June 2026Recruitment closes16 July 2026, 15:59 UTCAccess distributed20 July 2026Test begins23 July 2026, 02:00 UTCTest ends13 August 2026, 02:00 UTC1011Players who took part in the first closed beta were automatically eligible for this one. Everyone else applied through a recruitment survey on the game's official site, with additional access handed out through official social channels and a livestream drops campaign. Selected testers could verify eligibility and pre-download the client ahead of the start time.1112Access Rules1314The test is limited to participants aged 18 and over.Access is bound to the first device used to log in. Signing in from a second machine revokes testing privileges.Eligibility applies to this test only and does not carry forward to future ones.Transferring or selling the test client or a test account results in immediate revocation.The build is explicitly described as under development and not representative of the final release.1516System Requirements1718The published specifications for the test build:1920ComponentMinimumRecommendedOperating systemWindows 10 22H2 or Windows 11 21H2 or higherWindows 10 22H2 or Windows 11 21H2 or higherProcessorIntel Core i7-8700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600Intel Core i7-12700 or AMD Ryzen 7 5800XGraphicsNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX 580 8 GBNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600 XTVideo memory6 GB8 GB or higherSystem memory12 GB16 GB or higherStorage65 GB SSD, plus 25 GB free during extraction65 GB SSD, plus 25 GB free during extraction2122The storage requirement is a notable jump from the first test, which asked for 60 GB. The minimum tier is also new: the first test published recommended specifications only.2223New Content2425The Male Protagonist2627The headline addition is a male Detective, giving players a choice of protagonist for the first time. The test's name refers to that split.2829Expanded Roster3031The playable character roster grows well beyond the first test's seven. Characters confirmed in this build include Red Rose, Gratia, Rex, Bentham, Grimm, Gucia and Captain Kaboom, alongside returning faces such as Ashley, Cynthia II, Lorin, Firtho, Argos and Alf.3233The additions also give first playable carriers to two character classes that had none in the first test, Outlaw and Saviour, and to the Alba element.3435Curious Deductions3637A new case format called Curious Deductions debuts with The Resurrection Enigma, built around a scholar's death, a secluded manor and an ancient legend. Unlike the first test's linear cases, Curious Deductions support multiple endings: the investigation you assemble on the Evidence Board determines which conclusion you reach, and a Restart Deduction option rolls that progress back so you can pursue a different one. Uncovering the true solution unlocks a collectable and an achievement.3839Revamped Combat4041Combat was rebuilt for this test. Parries, executions, synchronised character swaps, a weakened state after executions and a simplified Casual Mode all arrive here, together with a set of enemies making their first appearance. The details are covered on Combat System and Character Switching.4243City Systems4445The test layers ongoing city progression on top of the story. Reputation is the main account-wide progression track, Commissions organise the quest types, and City Roaming supplies the daily objective list. Character Trust levels, gift-giving, per-quarter exploration progress and property purchases all feed into them.4647In-Test Events4849EventWhat it doesFortnight of DeductionA 14-day login track awarding the 4-star Bentham, the 5-star Red Rose, a 5-star Motive, and pull currency.Login EventA 21-day login track awarding currency for the limited-time banners featuring Ashley and a 5-star Motive.Assistant AppointmentStory milestones unlock assistants, including Lorin and Firtho.A Tale of GrowthReputation Level milestones at 5, 15, 25, 35 and 45 award pull currency.City Wanderer's GuideObjectives covering exploration progress, character Trust, gifts, property and incident variety.Trial ChallengesOne-off challenge runs for Ashley, Gratia, Rex and Cynthia II award Reactor Crystals and Ounces.Survey EventCompleting the in-test surveys guarantees an invitation to the third beta test.5051What Comes Next5152A third closed beta is confirmed by implication rather than by date: testers who complete both in-game experience surveys and one in-depth survey are told they will be automatically invited when it begins. No date, and no launch date, has been announced. See Platforms and Release for the current release picture.5354Related Pages5556Monotype Beta, Development History, Characters, Combat System, Gacha System.
