How To Play Monster Hunter Wilds Early With the New Zealand Trick

Unlock Monster Hunter Wilds Early: A Guide to the New Zealand Time Zone Trick

Monster Hunter Wilds officially launches on Friday, February 28th, but a clever time zone trick allows for early access. This guide outlines how to play early, depending on your platform.

Xbox Series X|S: The Easiest Method

The Xbox Series X|S offers the simplest method. Xbox allows easy region changes, effectively shifting your console's time zone. Follow these steps:

1. Navigate to Xbox settings.
2. Select the "System" tab.
3. Choose "Language & location."
4. Change your location to "New Zealand."
5. Restart your Xbox.

After restarting, you should be able to play Monster Hunter Wilds concurrently with its New Zealand launch.

PlayStation 5 and PC: A More Complex Approach

While region changing isn't as straightforward on PlayStation 5 and PC, it's still achievable, albeit with added steps:

1. Create a new PSN (PlayStation Network) or Steam account. Use a New Zealand address during account creation.
2. Purchase Monster Hunter Wilds using this new account. Note that you'll need to pay in New Zealand dollars (NZ$), which might result in a slightly higher cost than the US dollar equivalent. You may require a New Zealand-specific PSN or Steam gift card from a third-party vendor for international transactions.

This method requires a separate account and potentially purchasing a gift card, but it grants early access.

Regional Release Times and the New Zealand Advantage

The game launches earliest in Auckland, New Zealand (12 AM NZDT). This translates to a significant time difference for other regions, offering players in the US almost an entire extra day of gameplay.

By utilizing the New Zealand time zone trick, players can significantly extend their Monster Hunter Wilds playtime. Remember to choose the method best suited to your gaming platform.