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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.

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:

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: