Play Monster Hunter Wilds Early: Use the New Zealand Trick

The much-anticipated *Monster Hunter Wilds* is set to launch on Friday, February 28th, but with a rolling release, some regions will get early access. Eager to dive into the game before others? Here’s your guide on how to play *Monster Hunter Wilds* early using the New Zealand trick.

How To Play Monster Hunter Wilds Early with the New Zealand Trick on Xbox Series X|S

If you own an Xbox Series X|S, you're in luck because it's the simplest platform to use for early access. Xbox allows you to easily change your console’s region, which tricks your system into thinking you're in a different time zone, enabling earlier play.

To leverage the New Zealand trick, navigate to the Xbox settings, select the System tab, then Language and Location, and set your Location to New Zealand. After changing this setting, restart your Xbox to apply the changes. Once your console restarts, you'll be ready to play *Monster Hunter Wilds* at the same time as the earliest launch region.

How To Play Monster Hunter Wilds Early on PlayStation and PC

For PlayStation and PC users, employing the New Zealand trick is a bit more challenging. Unlike Xbox, changing your region directly won't suffice; you'll need to create a new account. To play *Monster Hunter Wilds* early on a PS5 or PC, set up a PSN or Steam account with a New Zealand address and purchase the game using that account. Keep in mind that you'll need to buy the game in NZ$, which might be pricier due to exchange rates. The base edition of *Monster Hunter Wilds* costs around $70 USD, but in NZ$, it's approximately $77 USD. You may also need to purchase 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 global release with over a dozen regions launching at different times. The earliest release 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 nearly an extra day of gameplay starting on Thursday, February 27th.

And there you have it, your comprehensive guide on how to play *Monster Hunter Wilds* early with the New Zealand trick.