You Are in the Final Stretch
As of August 5, 2026, Silver Palace's Dichotomy Beta is in its final week, counting down to August 13, 2026 (10:00 UTC+8). The test opened July 23 on PC Windows only (~34 GB, no IAP, full wipe). Registration closed July 16; Twitch Drops raffle entries closed July 25. This page is a practical final-stretch checklist for qualified testers and a status board for everyone else—pair it with the beginner guide if you still have unused invites.
Verified Snapshot
- Window: July 23 – August 13, 2026 (UTC+8)
- Platform: PC Windows invitees only
- Content claim: 40+ hours (Elementa)
- Roster: Official 15 playable / 8 debuts — wiki documents 14 named units
- Headline systems: Dual protagonists, stamina & groggy, combat assist, interrogation charts, Deep Thinking, mini-games including urban horse racing
- Pre-register: 4M+ global; TapTap CN 1.21M @ 8.7 rating (still open for launch)
- Release date: Still unannounced
Priority Checklist Before Wipe
- Finish prologue boss Vita et Mors with executions practiced.
- Sample both Detective routes if your invite allows—compare with Black Knights' Tango and the female PV.
- Unlock lifestyle suite: chess, surgery, pawn shop, horse racing, Scarlet Gambit.
- Try combat with assist on, then off—read combat assist and stamina & groggy.
- Submit official feedback on unclear telegraphs or softlocks before August 13.
- Screenshot Character Identity screens for roster research—do not assume beta NDA allows public uploads without checking terms.
If You Lack Beta Access
No new Dichotomy signups. Next hands-on opportunities:
- Anime NYC — August 20–23, 2026 (Javits Center)
- gamescom Cologne — August 26–30, 2026
- gamescom Asia — October 29–November 1, 2026
Full calendar: World Tour 2026. Keep pre-registration active for launch rewards.
Editorial Sources
Status points synthesize Elementa Games Press releases, Inven Global's Dichotomy launch coverage, GameTrader.SG live-window reporting, Gematsu showcase listings, and Pocket Gamer / COGconnected hands-on summaries. Speculative leaks without studio confirmation stay off this checklist.