The much-anticipated *Monster Hunter Wilds* is set to launch on Friday, February 28th, with a rolling release across various regions. Eager to dive in early? Here's how you can leverage the New Zealand trick to play *Monster Hunter Wilds* ahead of your region's scheduled launch.
How to Play Monster Hunter Wilds Early with the New Zealand Trick on Xbox Series X|S
The Xbox Series X|S offers the simplest method to get an early start on *Monster Hunter Wilds*. By changing your console's region, you can trick your system into thinking you're in a different time zone, allowing you to play earlier. Here’s how to adjust your region on Xbox:
- Go to the Xbox settings.
- Navigate to the System tab.
- Select Language and Location.
- Change the Location to New Zealand.
- Restart your Xbox to apply these changes.
After restarting, you should be able to play *Monster Hunter Wilds* at the same time as the earliest region where it launches.
How to Play Monster Hunter Wilds Early on PlayStation and PC
Using the New Zealand trick on PlayStation and PC is a bit more complex. Since changing the region directly isn't possible, you'll need to create a new account:
- Set up a new PSN or Steam account with a New Zealand address.
- Purchase *Monster Hunter Wilds* on this account using New Zealand dollars (NZ$). Note that this might be slightly more expensive, with the base edition costing around $77 USD in NZ$.
- You may need to acquire New Zealand-specific PSN or Steam gift cards from third-party sites if your credit or debit card struggles with international transactions.
This method allows you to play *Monster Hunter Wilds* early, albeit with a bit more effort and potential extra cost.
When Can I Play Monster Hunter Wilds? Regional Rollout, Explained
*Monster Hunter Wilds* will have a staggered release across more than a dozen regions. Auckland, New Zealand, gets the game first 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 nearly an entire extra day of gameplay, starting on Thursday, February 27th.
And that's how you can play *Monster Hunter Wilds* early with the New Zealand trick.
