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

Unlock Monster Hunter Wilds Early: The New Zealand Time Zone Trick

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

Xbox Series X|S: The Easiest Method

The Xbox Series X|S offers the simplest route to early access. Xbox allows easy region changes, effectively shifting your console's time zone.

1. Access Xbox Settings: Navigate to your Xbox's settings menu.
2. System & Language: Find the "System" tab, then select "Language & location."
3. Change Location: Set your location to "New Zealand."
4. Restart: Restart your Xbox for the changes to take effect.

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

PlayStation 5 & PC: A More Complex Approach

While region switching isn't as straightforward on PlayStation 5 and PC, it's still achievable, albeit with added steps. This method requires a separate account.

1. New Account Creation: Create a new PSN (PlayStation Network) or Steam account. Use a New Zealand address during account registration.
2. Purchase with NZD: Purchase Monster Hunter Wilds using this new account, paying in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Note that the NZD price might be slightly higher than the USD equivalent. You may need to acquire NZD gift cards from third-party retailers to handle international transactions.

Regional Release Times & The Time Zone Advantage

The game launches earliest in Auckland, New Zealand (12 AM NZDT). This translates to a significant time difference for other regions, allowing for near-full day early access in some locations like the United States.

By utilizing the New Zealand time zone trick, US players can potentially begin their Monster Hunter Wilds adventure on Thursday, February 27th.

This concludes the guide on accessing Monster Hunter Wilds early. Remember that the ease of this method varies significantly depending on your gaming platform.