Before launch, Silver Palace went through two closed beta tests on PC, [Monotype] in January 2026 and Dichotomy in summer 2026. After that, Elementa announced the Dichotomy: Retrace technical test, which brought mobile devices in for the first time. Since October, Elementa has been recruiting for small confidential Private Investigator tests. None of the tests had real-money purchases and all data was wiped afterwards. Below you will find dates, platforms, what testers played and what Elementa changed. The game launches on 14 December 2026; information as of 9 November 2026.
Beta test timeline
| Test | Dates | Platform | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Monotype] Beta Test | 13 Jan 05:00 to 18 Jan 02:00 UTC 2026 (sign-ups 19 Dec 2025 to 5 Jan 2026) | PC (Windows) only | 18+, no purchases, data wiped |
| Dichotomy Beta Test | 23 Jul 10:00 to 13 Aug 10:00 (UTC+8) 2026 (sign-ups 26 Jun to 16 Jul) | PC only | 18+, no purchases, data wiped |
| Dichotomy: Retrace Technical Test | sign-ups until 10 Oct 2026 18:00 (UTC+8) | Android, iOS and PC | 18+, NDA, PC to mobile cross-save |
| Private Investigator | rolling recruitment since 9 Oct 2026 | not specified | 18+, NDA, no purchases, data wiped |
[Monotype]: the first closed test
The first beta, [Monotype], ran in January 2026 on Windows only and was open to players aged 18 and over. Up to seven characters were playable, and the build already included the challenging Deep Cognito fights. Real-money purchases were disabled and data was wiped after the test.
After Monotype, the game passed 4 million pre-registrations. The test trailer came with voice-overs in four languages, but Elementa has not said which voice languages the full game will have.
Dichotomy: the second and largest test
The Dichotomy beta ran from 23 July to 13 August 2026, again on PC only and for players aged 18+. Elementa described it as a small-scale test, yet outlets reported more than 40 hours of content. Access could also be earned through Twitch Drops between 22 and 25 July 2026.
What Dichotomy brought:
- the first chance to choose a male or female Detective,
- 15 playable characters, 8 of them new,
- reworked combat with dodges, counterattacks, stamina, stuns and ultimates, tougher bosses and assist features for newcomers,
- horse races in the city.
How the Dichotomy combat works is explained in our combat system guide. After the test, pre-registrations passed 10 million.
Launcher and technical issues in the beta
On PC, the beta was downloaded through the Elementa launcher. Before downloading, it checked your device and drivers, and anyone who did not meet the requirements saw a Device Check Failed message. Owners of 13th and 14th gen Intel Core processors were prompted to update their BIOS because of known instability on those CPUs, and Elementa published a guide for it.
The requirements published for Dichotomy are still the only official PC requirements. You will find them in our system requirements article, but double-check them before launch.
What Elementa changed after Dichotomy
In August 2026, Elementa published a feedback summary for Dichotomy and outlined what it is working on:
- combat: camera, lock-on, hit feedback and clearer information about buffs, Reactors and Catalysts,
- story: Dialogue History, scene direction and stealth sequences,
- open world: more interiors and NPCs, flying on a Silverium Pegasus,
- performance and compatibility,
- the mobile version joining future tests.
The detective side of the game, including the promised dialogue history, is covered in our guide to detective gameplay.
Dichotomy: Retrace and the mobile test
The Dichotomy: Retrace technical test was confidential (under NDA), open to players aged 18+, and for the first time ran on Android and iOS alongside PC. Progress could be shared between PC and mobile on the same account. Each Elementa account could be signed in on at most one PC and two mobile devices (one iOS and one Android) during the test. Sign-ups closed on 10 October 2026 at 18:00 (UTC+8).
That makes PC to mobile cross-save officially confirmed only for this test. Elementa had not confirmed it for the full game or for PS5 as of 9 November 2026. In the test FAQ, Elementa also warned that phones could overheat, stutter and drop frames, with optimisation ongoing. Which platforms the game is coming to is covered in our article on platforms and cross-save.
Private Investigator: ongoing small tests
Since 9 October 2026, Elementa has been collecting applications for its Private Investigator programme. It is a long-term recruitment drive for small confidential tests: 18+, under NDA, no purchases and data wiped. The tests are small, so applying does not guarantee you a spot.
Does beta progress carry over to the full game?
No. According to Elementa, characters and progress from the beta tests could only be used during each test. On 14 December 2026 you start from scratch, no matter what you pulled in the beta. For everything known about the game beyond the tests, see our Silver Palace overview.
Join our Discord to compare impressions with other players who took part in the beta: GamersTogether Discord.
FAQ
Two closed beta tests on PC, [Monotype] in January 2026 and Dichotomy in July and August 2026, plus the Dichotomy: Retrace technical test on PC and mobile. Recruitment for Private Investigator tests has been running since October.
No. Characters and progress from the betas were only usable during each test and data was wiped.
No. None of the tests, including Private Investigator, had real-money purchases.
Since 9 October 2026, Elementa has been recruiting players aged 18+ for small confidential Private Investigator tests. Spots are limited and applying does not guarantee one.
The first two betas were PC only. Mobile joined in the Dichotomy: Retrace technical test, where progress could be shared between PC and mobile.
Information verified on 9 November 2026. If Elementa announces another test before launch, we will update this article. More guides are in our Silver Palace section.