TFT Set 16 PBE Launch – How to Join & What to Expect

Teamfight Tactics Set 16 “Lore & Legends” goes live on December 3, but the TFT Set 16 PBE lets eager players jump in early.

The TFT Set 16 PBE is now live, allowing players to play-test the upcoming Lore & Legends set weeks before its official release. Riot opened the Set 16 PBE servers on November 18 around midday Pacific Time, kicking off a frenzy as fans rush to experience the 100+ champion set early. Below we’ll explain how to sign up for PBE access, as well as cover the common issues (and solutions) players are encountering on day one.

How to Join the TFT Set 16 PBE

Joining the PBE is straightforward – any player can create a PBE account now (no special requirements). Simply head over to Riot’s official PBE sign-up page and register a new account (it’s separate from your main game login). Once you have a PBE account, you can download or update the Riot client and log in on the PBE server – no separate installer is required. On PC, just use the region selector in the Riot client to switch to “League of Legends PBE” after logging in.

Mobile players can also get in on the action. On Android, you can install the “TFT Mobile PBE” app via a direct Google Play link. For iOS users, Riot uses Apple’s TestFlight program – but be warned, only 10,000 iOS slots are available at a time (the cap resets periodically). In other words, if the TestFlight is full, you might not be able to join on iOS until a slot opens up or the next reset. (Tip: If you see an “app not available” error on mobile, double-check that you’re logged into the app with your new PBE account, not your live account.)

PBE Launch Issues and Tips

Expect long queue times when logging into the TFT Set 16 PBE – the initial rush of players has overwhelmed the test servers. It’s normal to hit a login queue or even see the timer freeze once the server is at capacity. If you can’t get in, give it some time and try again during off-peak hours. Riot’s support notes that the PBE often faces heavy traffic during new set launches, and you may be placed in a queue so the servers don’t melt. Patience is key here; the crowd will die down after the first couple of days.

Once you’re on the PBE, you’ll likely encounter bugs and glitches – this is a testing environment, after all. Don’t be surprised if certain traits or augments don’t work as intended or if you run into occasional crashes. The TFT dev team has already cautioned players that a few bugs are expected in the first days due to the rapid merging of new code. They’re actively monitoring issues and rolling out fixes daily, so the state of the game can change fast during PBE. Riot Mort (TFT’s lead designer) encouraged everyone to report any bugs you find via the official TFT Discord or PBE subreddit so the team can squash them quickly. In fact, the TFT Discord server has dedicated channels for PBE feedback – this is where most of the team is focusing their attention this week, and they’ve promised frequent updates and bugfix patches.

Finally, remember that everything on PBE is non-permanent and for testing. Your progress doesn’t carry over to live, and crazy balance issues might pop up (which is part of the fun!). The upside is we get a sneak peek at all the new champions, traits, and unlockables before Set 16 officially launches on December 3. Good luck in the PBE – may your queues be short and your roll-downs lucky!

You can find more Set 16 updates in the TFT Set 16 category.