The Bazaar open beta release time is near. Be prepared for server issues

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4 months into its closed beta phase, enthusiasts eager to experience a game crafted by renowned Hearthstone player Reynad can now join in for free during the upcoming open beta. Though there’s still refinement needed, the creators believe that it’s time to unveil The Bazaar to a broader community. With virtually no barriers to entry, Tempo Storm anticipates a surge of interested fans giving it a spin. Keep in mind, with increased interest comes potential server challenges. If you’re undeterred and excited to explore The Bazaar as soon as possible, you can also find out when the open beta begins.

The Bazaar open beta release time

In game development, betas serve as phases where creators can fine-tune the gameplay and address potential issues that could arise during the final release. The Bazaar recently completed its closed beta testing and is now moving into an open phase of testing, which means it’s open to everyone. However, I don’t have information on when exactly it will be made available.

The open beta for the game is set to begin immediately following the release of the latest update on March 5th, 2025, at 5:00 PM in Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), as indicated by a tweet posted on the official X account.

  1. Los Angeles – 05-Mar-2025, 9AM PST,
  2. New York – 05-Mar-2025, 12PM EST,
  3. Rio de Janeiro – 05-Mar-2025, 2PM BRT,
  4. London – 05-Mar-2025, 5PM GMT,
  5. Berlin – 05-Mar-2025, 6PM CET,
  6. Beijing – 06-Mar-2025, 1AM CST,
  7. Tokyo – 06-Mar-2025, 2AM JST,
  8. Sydney – 06-Mar-2025, 4AM AEDT.

Keep in mind that the times provided refer to when the patch will start, and the open beta won’t commence until the patching procedure has finished. Since the update might take a while, you may not be able to access the game exactly at the specified time.

Server issues expected in The Bazaar open beta

Since The Bazaar has more ground to cover, it’s likely that there will be challenges, particularly if a large number of new players rush to try out the free, open beta version of the game. Reynad himself has cautioned about potential server instability during the initial hours after the game becomes accessible to all.

The Tempo Storm team is consistently addressing a well-known issue regarding their server infrastructure. To determine if there are any problems, you can access the official Discord server and take a look at the icons on the channels’ names within the “The Bazaar: Server Status” section. These symbols correspond to your specific region.

In The Bazaar, unlike games such as Hearthstone, sync issues and disconnections are less frequent due to its asynchronous PvP mode. This allows you to easily resume the game without any loss of progress or penalties, as you’re essentially fighting the ghost-like representations of other players. In the event of a significant problem, you might be set back several hours (rounds) within a single day, back to when your computer last successfully synced with the game servers.

As a fellow enthusiast, I’d like to share a tip: This game can occasionally glitch, resulting in strange and unpredictable actions while playing. If you encounter any unexpected issues, the best course of action is to exit back to the main menu and then resume your game. This usually resolves most common glitches. Enjoy your playtime!

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2025-03-05 13:34