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Overview

The 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.

Schedule

Platform and Requirements

The beta was PC (Windows) only. Recommended specifications:

Fullscreen mode was not supported on 4:3 monitors.

Playable Characters

Seven characters were available during the beta:

1. Detective (female version only)

2. Lorin

3. Alf

4. Argos

5. Firtho

6. Cinderella (obtainable through 5-day sign-in event)

7. Cynthia II (obtainable via crystal exchange)

Story Content

The beta included Chapter 1, titled "Burnt to Cinders," containing three investigation cases:

1. The Nameless Ashes Case

2. Mystery of the Stolen Silver

3. Case of Grimm's Death

Exploration Areas

Three Silvernia districts were accessible:

• Morgue Street (Riverside Quarter, Felix Quarter)

• Four Crowns Street (Boutique Quarter)

• Dayfair Way (South Church Quarter)

Other Content

• 5-day sign-in rewards (currency, Cinderella unlock, crystals, special items)

• Crystal exchange for premium rewards

• Deep Cognito combat challenges

• Case Simulation combat challenges

• Estate Investment resource management system

• Silverium Pegasus mount

• Survey events with progression milestone rewards

Patch Notes

A 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.

Round 2 and Status

Round 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.

Dichotomy Beta (Round 2)

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 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.

Dichotomy 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.

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 disclosed.

The 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:

Dichotomy Test Period

The 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.

Access 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.

A 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.

Expo Tour

Alongside 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: