"Play Monster Hunter Wilds Early: Use the New Zealand Trick"

The much-anticipated *Monster Hunter Wilds* is set to launch on Friday, February 28th, with a rolling release that allows some regions to access the game earlier than others. For eager fans looking to dive in as soon as possible, the New Zealand trick offers a way to play *Monster Hunter Wilds* early. Here’s how you can do it on different platforms.

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 easiest platform to utilize the New Zealand trick. Xbox allows you to change your console’s region settings, which can trick your system into thinking you're in a different time zone, allowing you to play the game earlier.

To take advantage of this trick, navigate to the Xbox settings, go to the System tab, and select Language and Location. Change the Location to New Zealand and restart your console to apply the changes. Once your Xbox is back up, 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

For PlayStation and PC players, the New Zealand trick is a bit more complicated. Unlike the Xbox, changing your region won't work directly on PS5 or PC. Instead, you'll need to create a new PSN or Steam account with a New Zealand address and purchase the game on that account using New Zealand dollars (NZ$).

Keep in mind that this might be more expensive; while the base edition of *Monster Hunter Wilds* is around $70 USD, it converts to approximately $77 USD in NZ$. You might need to buy New Zealand-specific PSN or Steam gift cards from third-party sites, depending on your card's handling of international purchases and exchange rates.

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

*Monster Hunter Wilds* has a staggered release across over a dozen regions, with Auckland, New Zealand, being the first to get the game 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, starting on Thursday, February 27th.

That's how you can play *Monster Hunter Wilds* early with the New Zealand trick. Get ready to hunt and explore the wilds ahead of everyone else!