Free-to-play open world RPG Silver Palace launches on PS5 on 14 December

[WildManSteve40]

Another free to play open world game is heading to PlayStation. Push Square reports that Silver Palace, developed by Silver Studio and published by Elementa, launches worldwide on PS5 on 14 December 2026

The game is an action RPG set in a Victorian inspired open world built around detective mysteries. It uses gacha mechanics in a similar style to Genshin Impact, where players collect characters through randomised draws

On consoles it is described as a PS5 exclusive for now, while pre registration is open across all platforms. Pre registration rewards include milestone bonuses and a free four star character, and the first milestone has already been reached

The surprise release date gives players about six weeks to prepare. Push Square suggests wishlisting the game on the PlayStation Store may count towards the milestones, although that has not been confirmed

A Victorian detective setting is a refreshing change from the fantasy worlds that dominate the gacha genre. Free to play games live or die on how fair their monetisation feels, so that will be the thing to watch. The PS5 audience for these games has grown a lot since Genshin Impact

Do Victorian detective stories suit open world games? And how do you feel about gacha mechanics?

Ps5 Adds Another Free Open World Game To Your Rotation With Surprise Silver Palace Release Datewww.pushsquare.com

[Ethan93]

Gacha mechanics put me off. Random draws for characters feel too close to gambling

I will try it, but I will not be spending. Atmosphere will matter most

[Mick88]

Genshin Impact showed how big this genre can get on PlayStation. Plenty of console players spend serious money on these games. Publishers have noticed

Expect many more to follow. Pity systems make it feel slightly fairer