Closed queue or connection error?
A closed public queue is expected outside an announced event window. It is different from a crash, a duplicate key or an error while connecting to a mode that should be available.
| What you see | First check |
|---|---|
| Ascension or Spires public queue closed | Next test dates |
| Test installed, but region or server unavailable | Announced matching regions |
| Duplicate product code | Test key help |
| Crash, slow loading or connection failure | PC troubleshooting |
What remains available?
The official non-event guidance lists Tutorial, Training, Bot Games and Custom Lobbies outside public queue windows. Access still depends on your account entitlement and a working connection.
Has testing finished for good?
No. A new Tech Test has been announced for November 6–8 UTC, ahead of the planned November 27 Early Access launch. See the exact schedule before returning to public matchmaking.
Practise while waiting
Use Training and Bots to explore equipment and fighting. Practice availability is not a promise that Bot matches award progression.