So I patched today after the update and the game launches ok again.

Not sure why. It happened last time I had the issue, once the patch came the game decided to load again.

I wonder if come early/mid next week I won't be able to log in again. That would be strange. At least my issue is then tied down to a date/time issue or how Cryptic release the patches or something.

Strange. Well I guess I'm ok again for a while, figures crossed.