Play Monster Hunter Wilds Early: Use New Zealand Trick

At long last, *Monster Hunter Wilds* launches on Friday, February 28th. The game will have a rolling launch, meaning some regions will get it earlier than others. Here’s how to play *Monster Hunter Wilds* early with the New Zealand trick.

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

By far, the easiest platform to play *Monster Hunter Wilds* early on is the Xbox Series X|S. Xbox makes it super simple to change your console's region, effectively tricking your system into thinking you're in a different time zone, allowing you to play earlier. Here's how to change your region on Xbox and enjoy *Monster Hunter Wilds* before others.

To use the New Zealand trick, navigate to your Xbox settings, go to the System tab, select Language and Location, and set the Location to New Zealand. After setting this, restart your Xbox for the changes 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

While using the New Zealand trick on PC and PlayStation is more complex, it's still possible despite some challenges. Unlike Xbox, changing your region on PS5 and PC doesn't work the same way, so you'll need to set up a new account.

To play *Monster Hunter Wilds* early on PlayStation 5 or PC, you must create a PSN or Steam account with a New Zealand address and purchase the game on that account. You'll need to buy the game using NZ$, which might be pricier. While the base edition of *Monster Hunter Wilds* costs around $70 USD, it's approximately $77 USD in NZ$. Depending on your credit or debit card's handling of international purchases, you may also need to acquire New Zealand-specific PSN or Steam gift cards from third-party sites.

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

As shown above, *Monster Hunter Wilds* has over a dozen different regions with varying release times. The earliest launch is in Auckland, New Zealand, at 12 AM NZDT, which 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 gain nearly an entire extra day to play *Monster Hunter Wilds* starting on Thursday, February 27th.

And that’s how to play *Monster Hunter Wilds* early with the New Zealand trick.