When is the Apex Ranked solo queue test?
The current target is Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM Pacific.
TL;DR
What changed
- Solo Ranked is now targeted for Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM Pacific.
- The affected group is still Diamond, Master, and Predator Ranked players.
- The test is expected to block Diamond+ premade squads in Ranked and put those players into solo queue.
- The old June 9-23 timing is stale; use the June 30 launch window going forward.
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When does Solo Ranked go live now?
The current target for the Diamond+ Ranked solo queue test is Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM Pacific. Apex Ranked is counting down to that window on the live leaderboard page.
Use June 30 at 10:00 AM Pacific as the current launch target. The old June 9-23 test window is no longer the timing to follow.
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What changes when the test turns on?
The core rule is still the same: Diamond, Master, and Apex Predator players are expected to queue solo in Ranked instead of entering as premade squads while the test is active.
Lower ranks were not described as part of the restriction, so the important watch point is what happens once players reach Diamond and above.
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Why the delay matters for ranked
A delay changes the ladder context. More players have time to climb before the restriction starts, which could make the first Solo Ranked hours much more visible at Diamond, Master, and Predator.
Why it matters: if high-rank premades are removed, queue times, teammate quality, Predator cutoff movement, and RP swings may all change quickly.
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What Apex Ranked will watch
We will watch live queue speed, Predator cutoff movement, Diamond-to-Master climbs, and whether the strongest solo players separate faster once the test starts.
The homepage countdown is meant to make that launch window easy to find without digging through older patch or Ranked posts.
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Common questions
Who is affected by the solo queue test?
Players Diamond and above are affected. Diamond, Master, and Predator players are expected to be solo queue only in Ranked during the test.
Can Platinum players still queue with friends?
Based on Respawn's announcement, the restriction applies to Diamond and above. Lower ranks are not described as part of the test.
Can Diamond players duo queue during the test?
No. Respawn said Diamond or higher players will not be able to squad up as a premade in Ranked during the test.
Is the restriction live now?
Not yet. The homepage countdown is set to the June 30 launch window.
Why is Respawn doing this?
Respawn has said the goal is to test whether solo queue at Diamond+ creates more evenly matched high-skill lobbies, reduces hard-carries, and builds trust in match fairness.