Hello and Greetings!
LIGHTNING will be released publicly in early 2023, before the release there will be several beta tests.
Tests are planned to start per region, each test event will be announced and you're able to participate by requesting access when the time comes.
Test servers and events will initially be available for regions:
AMERICA:
NA
US Central
EUROPE:
EU West
EU Central
MENA:
TR
More regions and locations are planned and will be available sometimes after the initial beta test.
Stay tuned.