The excitement surrounding the imminent release of Black Ops 6 is palpable, particularly for gamers in New Zealand, who will have the unique privilege of being the first to experience the game. For those eager to dive into the action ahead of the global launch, a clever workaround known as the “New Zealand method” is gaining traction. This method allows players from around the world to change their virtual location to New Zealand, thus unlocking early access to the game.
Black Ops 6 is set to launch on consoles at midnight local time in New Zealand on October 25, which translates to 7 AM ET on October 24 for players in the Eastern Time Zone. PC gamers will have to wait a few more hours, with access beginning at 6 PM New Zealand time on October 25, or 1 AM ET.
How to perform the New Zealand method to play Black Ops 6 early
Xbox
XBox users can follow these straightforward steps to modify their settings:
- Visit the official Activision website and log into your account.
- Select the Profile option located at the top-right corner of the Profile page.
- Click on the Basic Info option.
- Scroll down to find the Address tab under your personal information.
- Click Edit next to your current address and select New Zealand from the dropdown menu.
- Ensure you click Save to confirm the change.
- Power on your Xbox console and navigate to Settings.
- Go to System to access the menu.
- Select Language and Location.
- Change the Location setting to New Zealand.
- Press Restart Now to apply your changes.
PlayStation
For PlayStation users, the process is slightly different, as there are no region settings on the console itself. Instead, you will need to adjust the time zone linked to your Activision account:
- Log into your account on the official Activision website.
- Select the Profile option in the top-right corner of the Profile page.
- Click on the Basic Info option.
- Scroll down to the Address tab under your personal information.
- Click Edit next to your current address and change your location to New Zealand via the dropdown menu.
- Be sure to click Save to confirm the change.
PC
For those playing on PC through Battle.net or Steam, the New Zealand trick is not applicable. However, early access may still be possible if you choose to play through the Microsoft Store:
- Log into your account on the official Activision website.
- Select the Profile option in the top-right corner of the Profile page.
- Click on the Basic Info option.
- Scroll down to the Address tab under your personal information.
- Click Edit next to your current address and select New Zealand from the dropdown menu.
- Ensure you click Save to confirm the change.
- Access your PC System Settings.
- In Time and Language, click Language and Region.
- Change your location to New Zealand using the dropdown menu.
- Restart your PC to finalize the changes.
If executed successfully, players will be poised to start leveling up, earning camos, and navigating the various prestige levels as soon as the game launches.
