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 schedule that allows some regions to access the game before others. Eager to dive into the action early? Here's how you can use the New Zealand trick to start playing *Monster Hunter Wilds* ahead of the official release in your area.

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

For Xbox Series X|S users, exploiting the New Zealand trick is straightforward, thanks to Xbox's user-friendly settings. By changing your console's region to New Zealand, you can trick the system into thinking you're in an earlier time zone, allowing you to play *Monster Hunter Wilds* as soon as it launches there.

To get started, navigate to your Xbox settings, select the System tab, go to Language and Location, and set your Location to New Zealand. After making this change, you'll need to restart your Xbox for the settings to take effect. Once your console is back up, you'll be ready to play *Monster Hunter Wilds* at the same time as players in New Zealand, which could be hours before your local release time.

How To Play Monster Hunter Wilds Early on PlayStation and PC

Using the New Zealand trick on PlayStation and PC is more challenging but still possible. Unlike Xbox, you can't simply change your region on these platforms; instead, you'll need to create a new account.

To play *Monster Hunter Wilds* early on PlayStation 5 or PC, you'll need to set up a PSN or Steam account with a New Zealand address. You'll also need to purchase the game using New Zealand dollars (NZ$), which may be more expensive due to currency conversion rates. The base edition of *Monster Hunter Wilds* costs around $70 USD, but in NZ$, it's approximately $77 USD. You might need to buy New Zealand-specific PSN or Steam gift cards from third-party sites to complete the transaction, depending on how your bank handles international purchases.

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

*Monster Hunter Wilds* will roll out across over a dozen regions at different times. The earliest launch will be in Auckland, New Zealand, 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 effectively gain nearly an entire extra day to enjoy *Monster Hunter Wilds*, starting on Thursday, February 27th.

That's everything you need to know about playing *Monster Hunter Wilds* early using the New Zealand trick. Get ready to embark on your adventure ahead of the crowd!