At long last, Monster Hunter Wilds is set to launch on Friday, February 28th. With a rolling launch, different regions will gain access at varying times. Here’s a detailed guide on how to 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 way to dive into Monster Hunter Wilds early. By changing your console's region to New Zealand, you can sync with the earliest launch time. Here’s how to do it:

1. Navigate to Xbox Settings: Go to the System tab.
2. Change Language and Location: Select Language and Location, then set the Location to New Zealand.
3. Restart Your Console: Restart your Xbox for the changes to take effect.

After these steps, you'll be able to play Monster Hunter Wilds at the same time as players in New Zealand, which is the earliest launch region.

How To Play Monster Hunter Wilds Early on PlayStation and PC

Using the New Zealand trick on PlayStation and PC is more challenging. Since you can't simply change the region on these platforms, you'll need to create a new account with a New Zealand address.

• For PlayStation 5: Set up a new PSN account with a New Zealand address. Purchase the game using New Zealand dollars (NZ$), which may be around $77 USD due to exchange rates. You might need to buy New Zealand-specific PSN gift cards from third-party sites if your card doesn't support international purchases.
• For PC: Create a new Steam account with a New Zealand address and buy the game in NZ$. Similar to PlayStation, you may need to purchase Steam gift cards if your card has issues with international transactions.

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

Monster Hunter Wilds will launch at different times across over a dozen regions. 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 enjoy nearly an entire extra day of gameplay, starting on Thursday, February 27th.

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