Play Monster Hunter Wilds Early: Use the New Zealand Trick

The highly anticipated *Monster Hunter Wilds* is set to launch on Friday, February 28th, with a rolling release across various regions. If you're eager to dive into the game before others, you can take advantage of the New Zealand trick to play early. Here's a detailed guide on how to do it on different 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 for playing *Monster Hunter Wilds* early. By changing your console's region to New Zealand, you can trick the system into thinking you're in a different time zone, allowing you to play the game at the earliest possible release time.

To execute the New Zealand trick on your Xbox:

1. Go to the Xbox settings.
2. Navigate to the System tab.
3. Select Language and Location.
4. Change the Location to New Zealand.
5. Restart your Xbox for the changes to take effect.

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 5 and PC is more complex than on Xbox. Since changing the region directly isn't an option, you'll need to create a new account with a New Zealand address.

Here's how to play *Monster Hunter Wilds* early on PS5 and PC:

1. Set up a new PSN or Steam account with a New Zealand address.
2. Purchase the game on this new account using New Zealand dollars (NZ$). Note that this may cost more, with the base edition of *Monster Hunter Wilds* being around $77 USD due to exchange rates.
3. You might need to buy New Zealand-specific PSN or Steam gift cards from third-party sites, depending on your credit or debit card's handling of international purchases and exchange rates.

When Can I Play Monster Hunter Wilds? Regional Rollout, Explained

The release of *Monster Hunter Wilds* varies across different regions. The game launches first in Auckland, New Zealand, at 12 AM NZDT. This corresponds to 6 AM the previous day in New York and 3 AM on the West Coast of the United States. By using the New Zealand trick, players in the U.S. can start playing almost a full day earlier on Thursday, February 27th.

With this guide, you're now equipped to play *Monster Hunter Wilds* early using the New Zealand trick on your preferred platform. Happy hunting!