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Monotype Beta - Version 15 vs Version 16
Aug 6, 2026, 04:36 PM
Linked forward to the second closed beta and marked the roster and combat details as first-build history
Aug 18, 2026, 03:26 AM
Moved the second-beta sections to past tense, stated the basis for the Round 1 duration figure, noted Rex's later 5-star Hero listing, corrected the opening image caption
11Overview22The Monotype Beta Test was the first global closed beta for Silver Palace. It was a small-scale test with a data wipe afterward and no in-game purchases. Access was personal, non-transferable, and device-locked. The minimum age requirement was 18.55Schedule77ItemDescriptionRecruitment openedDecember 19, 2025Recruitment closedJanuary 5-6, 2026 (16:00 UTC)Beta access distributedJanuary 9, 2026 (02:00-06:00 UTC)Beta startedJanuary 13, 2026 (05:00 UTC)Beta endedJanuary 18, 2026 (02:00 UTC)Duration5 daysVersionv0.09.70.5 (patched to v0.09.70.6 during the test)8+ItemDescriptionRecruitment openedDecember 19, 2025Recruitment closedJanuary 5-6, 2026 (16:00 UTC)Beta access distributedJanuary 9, 2026 (02:00-06:00 UTC)Beta startedJanuary 13, 2026 (05:00 UTC)Beta endedJanuary 18, 2026 (02:00 UTC)DurationAbout 5 days (January 13, 05:00 UTC to January 18, 02:00 UTC)Versionv0.09.70.5 (patched to v0.09.70.6 during the test)99Platform and Requirements1010The beta was PC (Windows) only. Recommended specifications:1212ComponentRequirementCPUIntel Core i7-12700 (12th Gen)GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or equivalent AMDRAM16 GBStorage60+ GB SSD1414Fullscreen mode was not supported on 4:3 monitors.1515Playable Characters1717Seven characters were available during the beta:1919Detective (female version only)LorinAlfArgosFirthoCinderella (obtainable through 5-day sign-in event)Cynthia II (obtainable via crystal exchange)2121Story Content2323The beta included Chapter 1, titled "Burnt to Cinders," containing three investigation cases:2525The Nameless Ashes CaseMystery of the Stolen SilverCase of Grimm's Death2727Exploration Areas2929Three Silvernia districts were accessible:3131Morgue Street (Riverside Quarter, Felix Quarter)Four Crowns Street (Boutique Quarter)Dayfair Way (South Church Quarter)3333Other Content35355-day sign-in rewards (currency, Cinderella unlock, crystals, special items)Crystal exchange for premium rewardsDeep Cognito combat challengesCase Simulation combat challengesEstate Investment resource management systemSilverium Pegasus mountSurvey events with progression milestone rewards3737Patch Notes3939A minor patch (v0.09.70.6) was deployed during the beta. Fixes included Estate Investment error messages, camera angle issues during certain scenes, and missing or incorrect text in dialogue and menus.4141Round 2 and Status4343Round 1 concluded on January 18, 2026, and its build is no longer playable. Participants who completed the required surveys during Round 1 (the Experience Survey plus one of the two in-depth surveys, gated behind reaching Act II, Scene IV of the main quest) were marked eligible for the next round of testing.4545Dichotomy Beta (Round 2)4747The second closed beta test is named the Dichotomy Beta Test, and Round 1 is referred to in official materials as the "Identity Test." Registration opened on June 26, 2026 and runs until July 16, 2026 at 23:59 (UTC+8). Like Round 1, it is a limited PC (Windows) test with no in-game purchases and a full progress reset at the end. Selected applicants are notified by email and can confirm access through a "Check Test Access" option on the official website.48+The second closed beta test is named the Dichotomy Beta Test, and Round 1 is referred to in official materials as the "Identity Test." Registration opened on June 26, 2026 and closed on July 16, 2026 at 23:59 (UTC+8). Like Round 1, it was a limited PC (Windows) test with no in-game purchases and a full progress reset at the end. Selected applicants were notified by email and could confirm access through a "Check Test Access" option on the official website.4949Dichotomy is described as the largest playable update to date. It introduces a playable male protagonist, a cast of new characters, and expanded story content. New areas of Silvernia that were only partially accessible during the Identity Test are opened, alongside new open-world content and gameplay systems. The combat system has been adjusted to improve responsiveness and control feel. The core loop is unchanged: players return as detectives, take on new cases and mysteries across the city, and use clues to piece together their investigations. A gameplay showcase released in July 2026 previewed the Dichotomy build, spotlighting the female protagonist's investigations and open-world activities including driving, chess, and board games.50+Dichotomy was described as the largest playable update to that point. It introduced a playable male protagonist, a cast of new characters, and expanded story content. New areas of Silvernia that were only partially accessible during the Identity Test were opened, alongside new open-world content and gameplay systems. The combat system was rebuilt for that test around dodging, parrying, Stamina management and a Stun buildup mechanic. The core loop was unchanged: players returned as detectives, took on new cases and mysteries across the city, and used clues to piece together their investigations. A gameplay showcase released in July 2026 previewed the Dichotomy build, spotlighting the female protagonist's investigations and open-world activities including driving, chess, and board games.5151This showcase was titled "The Raven and the Rose," referring to the Detective as The Raven and the dancer Red Rose as The Rose. Alongside the Dichotomy build, official character title pages introduced Rex, a Superintendent of the River Constabulary. Their combat kits were not disclosed.52+This showcase was titled "The Raven and the Rose," referring to the Detective as The Raven and the dancer Red Rose as The Rose. Alongside the Dichotomy build, official character title pages introduced Rex, a Superintendent of the River Constabulary. Their combat kits were not detailed at the time, though Rex was later listed as a 5-star Hero in the second test's banner announcements.5353The recruitment announcement included an updated two-tier PC system requirements sheet for the Dichotomy build, adding an official minimum tier alongside the recommended tier. The Windows-only test lists the following specifications, which are for an under-development build and not final:5555ComponentMinimumRecommendedOperating SystemWindows 10 22H2 or Windows 11 21H2Windows 10 22H2 or Windows 11 21H2 or higherCPUIntel Core i7-8700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or equivalentIntel Core i7-12700 or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X or equivalent and aboveGPUNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX 580 8 GB or equivalentNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT or equivalent and aboveVideo Memory6 GB8 GB or higherRAM12 GB16 GB or higherStorage65 GB available SSD space (an additional 25 GB is required during extraction)65 GB available SSD space (an additional 25 GB is required during extraction)5757Dichotomy Test Period5858The play period for the second closed beta was subsequently confirmed. The test runs from July 23, 2026 at 10:00 to August 13, 2026 at 10:00 (UTC+8), a window of three weeks and substantially longer than the five days of Round 1.59+The play period for the second closed beta was subsequently confirmed. The test ran from July 23, 2026 at 10:00 to August 13, 2026 at 10:00 (UTC+8), a window of three weeks and substantially longer than the five days of Round 1.6060Access is distributed in waves rather than all at once, and applicants can confirm their status either through a test access page on the official website using the email address given at registration, or through a notification message sent to that address. As in Round 1 the test is PC and Windows only. Access is strictly personal and may not be transferred, shared or sold, and it binds to the device used for the first login: signing in from a different device results in a ban and disqualification from further participation.61+Access was distributed in waves rather than all at once, and applicants could confirm their status either through a test access page on the official website using the email address given at registration, or through a notification message sent to that address. As in Round 1 the test was PC and Windows only. Access was strictly personal and could not be transferred, shared or sold, and it bound to the device used for the first login: signing in from a different device resulted in a ban and disqualification from further participation.6262A pre-download client is made available to those with confirmed access. The launcher verifies device and driver versions before allowing the download, so hardware below the stated minimum blocks installation rather than merely degrading performance. Installation on a solid state drive is recommended by the launcher itself, which warns when the chosen path sits on a mechanical drive.63+A pre-download client was made available to those with confirmed access. The launcher verified device and driver versions before allowing the download, so hardware below the stated minimum blocked installation rather than merely degrading performance. Installation on a solid state drive was recommended by the launcher itself, which warned when the chosen path sat on a mechanical drive.6464Expo Tour6666Alongside the Dichotomy beta, the team scheduled a 2026 global game and animation exhibition tour featuring build demonstrations, booth events, limited-edition merchandise, and new-content reveals:6868EventLocationDatesAnime ExpoLos AngelesJuly 2-5, 2026Japan ExpoParisJuly 9-12, 2026Bilibili WorldShanghaiJuly 10-12, 2026Firefly ACG EXPOGuangzhouJuly 17-20, 2026Anime NYCNew York CityAugust 20-23, 2026GamescomCologneAugust 26-30, 2026Gamescom AsiaBangkokOctober 29 to November 1, 20267070Superseded by the Second Beta7171The Dichotomy Beta replaced this build in July 2026. Much of what is documented on this page is now first-build history rather than current behaviour: the combat system was rebuilt around parries and executions, the roster expanded well beyond seven characters, the protagonist became a choice between a male and a female Detective, and the case structure gained a multiple-ending format.72+The Dichotomy Beta replaced this build in July 2026, and itself ran from 23 July to 13 August 2026 before closing. Much of what is documented on this page is now first-build history rather than current behaviour: the combat system was rebuilt around parries and executions, the roster expanded well beyond seven characters, the protagonist became a choice between a male and a female Detective, and the case structure gained a multiple-ending format.7373This page is kept as a record of the first test. Where it disagrees with the second beta's documentation, the newer build is the accurate one.
