The highly anticipated *Monster Hunter Wilds* is set to launch on Friday, February 28th, but with a rolling release, some regions will get early access. If you're eager to dive in before others, you can use the New Zealand trick to start playing earlier. Here's how to make it work on different platforms.
How To Play Monster Hunter Wilds Early with the New Zealand Trick on Xbox Series X|S
For Xbox Series X|S users, accessing *Monster Hunter Wilds* early is straightforward. Xbox allows you to change your console's region, effectively tricking it into thinking you're in a different time zone where the game launches earlier. Here's what you need to do:
- Go to your Xbox settings.
- Navigate to the System tab.
- Select Language and Location.
- Change the Location to New Zealand.
- Restart your Xbox to apply these changes.
Once your Xbox restarts, you'll be able to play *Monster Hunter Wilds* at the same time as the earliest region launch.
How To Play Monster Hunter Wilds Early on PlayStation and PC
Using the New Zealand trick on PlayStation and PC is more challenging due to the need for a separate account. Here's how to proceed:
- Create a new PSN or Steam account with a New Zealand address.
- Purchase *Monster Hunter Wilds* on this new account using NZ$.
- Note that the game might be more expensive due to currency conversion, with the base edition costing around $77 USD in NZ$ compared to $70 USD.
- You may need to buy New Zealand-specific PSN or Steam gift cards from third-party sites, depending on your card's international transaction capabilities.
When Can I Play Monster Hunter Wilds? Regional Rollout, Explained
*Monster Hunter Wilds* has a staggered release across over a dozen regions. The earliest launch is in Auckland, New Zealand, at 12 AM NZDT, which translates to 6 AM the previous day in New York and 3 AM on the West Coast. By using the New Zealand trick, players in the United States can enjoy almost an entire extra day of gameplay starting on Thursday, February 27th.
That's everything you need to know about playing *Monster Hunter Wilds* early with the New Zealand trick. Get ready to hunt monsters ahead of the curve!
