Play Monster Hunter Wilds Early: New Zealand Trick Revealed

Excitement builds as *Monster Hunter Wilds* finally launches on Friday, February 28th. With a rolling launch, players in different regions will get to dive into the action at varied times. For those eager to explore the wilds as soon as possible, there's a clever trick to play the game early: the New Zealand method.

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 way to get an early start with *Monster Hunter Wilds*. By changing your console's region to trick it into thinking you're in a different time zone, you can start playing earlier. Here’s how to do it:

Navigate to the Xbox settings, select the System tab, then go to Language and Location. Change the Location to New Zealand and restart your Xbox for the settings to take effect. Once restarted, 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

Playing *Monster Hunter Wilds* early on PlayStation and PC is a bit more challenging than on Xbox. Since changing the region directly isn't an option, you'll need to create a new account. For PlayStation 5, you’ll need a PSN account with a New Zealand address, and for PC, a Steam account with the same. You’ll need to purchase the game in NZ$ on these accounts, which might be pricier. The base edition of *Monster Hunter Wilds* costs around $70 USD, but in NZ$, it’s approximately $77 USD. You might also need to buy New Zealand-specific PSN or Steam gift cards from third-party sites if your payment methods don't support international transactions.

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

The release of *Monster Hunter Wilds* varies by region, with over a dozen different launch times. Auckland, New Zealand, sees the earliest launch at 12 AM NZDT, which is 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 gain nearly an entire extra day to explore *Monster Hunter Wilds* on Thursday, February 27th.

And that's your guide to playing *Monster Hunter Wilds* early with the New Zealand trick. Dive into the adventure ahead of everyone else and enjoy the thrill of the hunt!