GTA 6 pre-orders are now live, but it comes with a massive catch. Pre-ordering the game reveals that it will release in local midnight time instead of a coordinated global launch. So naturally, GTA 6 will be released early for a small part of the world before others. If you want to capitalize on this and play GTA 6 early, then here is a complete guide on how you can do it using the New Zealand trick.

Rockstar Games Hands Players the Key to Play GTA 6 Early, You Can Do It Too (Legally, Of Course)

Rockstar Games has taken every measure possible to not leak anything about GTA 6. From putting the GTA headquarters under maximum security to having an FBI-level cybercrime team to hunt down leakers. However, they have made a massive mistake that can completely ruin the GTA 6 release for many players around the world. Instead of doing a coordinated global release, GTA 6 will be released at midnight in local time.

This means some parts of the world will be able to play GTA 6 early, while others will have to wait their turn. Normally, this is not a big enough issue for most games, but for a game at GTA 6’s level, it can be a catastrophic mistake. Half the internet will be flooded with GTA 6 spoilers and videos when only a few areas around the world will have access to the game.

Thankfully, there is a way you can play GTA 6 early with others around the world. All you have to do is use the New Zealand trick given below.

How to Play GTA 6 Early Using the New Zealand Trick

If you want to play GTA 6 early, then you have to purchase it from New Zealand. First, you will have to purchase any of the GTA 6 pre-order editions. However, you need to change your preferred platform’s account to New Zealand if you want to make this trick successful. Here is how you can do it:

How to Play GTA 6 Early on Xbox Series X/S

This is how you can pre-order and play GTA 6 early on Xbox Series X/S consoles:

• First, you have to create a new Microsoft account.
• When you reach the country section, select New Zealand.
• If asked for the address, use free New Zealand address generators available online to fill in the details.
• After the account is created, go purchase GTA 6 on the Microsoft Store.

How to Play GTA 6 Early on PS5

This is how you can pre-order and play GTA 6 early on PlayStation 5:

• Create a new PlayStation account. Make sure to set the country to New Zealand.
• When asked for an address, use free New Zealand address generators online to fill in the details.
• Now open the PlayStation store, and you open the GTA 6 store page.
• The game should be available to pre-order now.

GTA 6 also has dynamic pricing for different regions. So naturally, in New Zealand, the Standard Edition costs NZ$139.95, and the Ultimate Edition costs NZ$174.95. This method can also help you get the game at a cheaper rate. Check out our GTA 6 global price list for all major regions to know which region will get you the most discount. However, Sony doesn’t allow such methods to bypass local pricing, so your account may get suspended if found out.

So, there you have it. Now you know how to play GTA 6 early on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Have more questions? Ask us in the comment section below.