Yep. We released an update for Ventura, discovered there was a bug with files that use the RMSD window (the "reconcile" window for e-Invoice payments where you download them from the server to have the paid ones entered into your QB file).  We then pulled the release to fix it.  

Its been fixed and tested and I'm hoping the update will go out today.  Its just a matter of getting everything signed, notarized, and other processes that can sometimes fail and cause delays.  You only see the update notification on launch.   You can launch QB without opening a file by holding down the option key (I think its the option key).

As far as the bits about "Apple providing pre-release versions so developers can test it" - yes, they do that. And they need testing!  Its not like the release the master release candidate, fully formed, months in advance.  We get to test Apple software that is full of bugs for months and we submit bug fix requests and meanwhile try to find work arounds for issues as we never know when Apple will decide a version is "final".  We got a week's notice this time.  But we were ready... except for this bug that slipped through. 

Even though we have the fixes in time we still have to test it. On all versions that are supported (2020 through 2023 currently). On all macOS versions that are supported for each QB Mac version - its a large list.  And there are tens of thousands of tests.  It takes time.  Things aren't helped by two different CPU types (Intel and M1) and by limitations on VMs on M1s (Apple only allows two). 

But.. no one facing an issue or waiting for compatibility ever really cares about this. All you care about is getting the bug fix and the Ventura compatibility.  We are working hard on that and it should be available very soon.  But in general its wise to hold off on the newest macOS version until you've verified the software you are using supports it.