The First Closed Test — Identity Test
Silver Palace's first public closed beta, officially titled the Monotype Beta (also called the Identity Test), ran from December 2025 through January 2026 on PC. Elementa and Silver Studio used this limited data-wipe test to validate core ARPG combat, basic investigation loops, and a single partial district of Silvernia before scaling to the massive Dichotomy Beta in July 2026.
Monotype served as proof-of-concept: three playable characters, female protagonist only, basic dialogue without trait-chart interrogation, and early parry tuning that community feedback significantly improved before Dichotomy launched.
What Monotype Included
- Protagonist: Female Detective only—male protagonist teased in trailers but not playable until Dichotomy.
- Characters: Three partners in Monotype versus fifteen official in live Dichotomy (eight debut, including Gratia, Rex, and Red Rose among named units).
- World scope: One partial Silvernia district versus four-plus expanded zones in Dichotomy.
- Investigation: Basic dialogue trees without hexagonal trait charts or formal interrogation system.
- Platform: PC Windows only, limited slots, no in-game purchases, full data wipe at conclusion.
Community Feedback & Developer Response
Monotype testers reported parry telegraph clarity issues, mobile control concerns, and desire for male protagonist access—all addressed in Dichotomy patches. Parry glint contrast improved; resonance surge duration extended from six to eight seconds; partner swap invulnerability windows lengthened for five-star characters.
Tier rankings from Monotype differ substantially from Dichotomy meta—Cinderella received stagger extension buffs; Argos chill duration increased. Consult our tier list for current rankings rather than assuming January 2026 opinions still apply.
Monotype vs Dichotomy Comparison
| Feature | Monotype (Jan 2026) | Dichotomy (Jul 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Protagonists | Female only | Male + female |
| Playable characters | 3 | 15 (8 debut) |
| New allies | — | Eight debut in Dichotomy (Gratia, Rex, Red Rose among named) |
| Interrogation | Basic dialogue | Trait chart system |
| Deep Thinking | Not available | Full deduction chains |
| Pre-registrations | Under 2M | 4M+ globally |
Monotype veterans may receive automatic Dichotomy qualification through the official survey. Dichotomy is live through August 13, 2026—registration closed July 16. See our beta test hub for current access status.