The much-anticipated *Monster Hunter Wilds* is set to launch on Friday, February 28th, with a rolling release across different regions. If you're eager to dive into the game before others, you can use the New Zealand trick to play early. Here's how you can get started on various platforms.
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 play *Monster Hunter Wilds* early. By changing your console's region to New Zealand, you can trick your system into thinking you're in an earlier time zone. Here's how to do it:
- 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 the changes.
After restarting, you'll 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 more complex. Since you can't simply change the region settings as you can on Xbox, you'll need to create a new account with a New Zealand address:
- Set up a PSN or Steam account with a New Zealand address.
- Purchase *Monster Hunter Wilds* on this new account using New Zealand dollars (NZ$).
- Be aware that the game might be slightly more expensive due to exchange rates; the base edition, which is around $70 USD, could cost about $77 USD in NZ$.
- You may need to buy New Zealand-specific PSN or Steam gift cards from third-party sites if your credit or debit card doesn't handle international purchases well.
When Can I Play Monster Hunter Wilds? Regional Rollout, Explained
*Monster Hunter Wilds* will have a staggered release across over a dozen regions. The earliest launch will be in Auckland, New Zealand, at 12 AM NZDT. This 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 on Thursday, February 27th.
And that's how you can play *Monster Hunter Wilds* early with the New Zealand trick. Get ready to embark on your adventure ahead of the global launch!
