Play Monster Hunter Wilds Early: Use New Zealand Trick

The much-anticipated *Monster Hunter Wilds* is set to launch on Friday, February 28th, but with a rolling release schedule, some regions will enjoy it earlier than others. If you're eager to dive in as soon as possible, here's how you can play *Monster Hunter Wilds* early using the New Zealand trick.

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 early access to *Monster Hunter Wilds*. By changing your console's region, you can trick it into thinking you're in a different time zone, allowing you to play the game earlier. Here's how you can do it:

Navigate to the Xbox settings, select the System tab, then click on Language and Location. Change the Location to New Zealand. After making this change, restart your Xbox to ensure the settings 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 PlayStation and PC is more challenging, it's still feasible. Unlike Xbox, changing your region directly on PS5 or PC won't suffice; you'll need to create a new account. For PlayStation 5 and PC, set up a PSN or Steam account with a New Zealand address and purchase the game on that account. Remember, you'll need to pay in NZ$, which might be pricier. The base edition of *Monster Hunter Wilds* costs about $70 USD, but in NZ$, it's approximately $77 USD. You might also need to buy New Zealand-specific PSN or Steam gift cards from third-party sites, depending on your card's international transaction capabilities.

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

*Monster Hunter Wilds* has a staggered release across over a dozen regions. 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 enjoy *Monster Hunter Wilds*, starting on Thursday, February 27th.

And that's how you can leverage the New Zealand trick to play *Monster Hunter Wilds* early.