As someone with 8,5k queue, I can confirm this ;(
2002 error and straight back to start
On one attemt I went from 8k to 1,3k and BAM right back *sob*
No trouble on Famfrit. Logged on PS5 and PC, twice, in under 5 minutes.
Lets rename early access into shitty access :D
Cerberus Server EU, waited around 1 hour and 30 minutes, started at 7860 queue, dropped to 5000 something and bam! Lost connection to the lobby. This is my 3rd try, it's not just wait to log, I can wait no worries as long as I know that if I wait, I'll be able to play the game, this is like winning the lottery! I agree with a lot of other users here, don't give us the "unexpected increase in numbers of players" you know how many players pre-ordered the expansion and are eligible for early access. Bonus or not, If you "gift" someone something, you better deliver it, otherwise it's a sh*tshow like this early access. I expected much more from SE, this is not their first expansion+early access. Don't downplay the situation saying: " The login queues are stable and although they may appear to be moving slowly or the countdown numbers may not seem to be progressing, we have confirmed that the queue is moving forward steadily as intended. Logins will occur in order, so we kindly ask that you wait until you are logged in. Please be aware that if you cancel and leave the queue after joining, you will be sent to the end of the line."