Grand Theft Auto 6 is a generational video game with an aura that is unparalleled. It has the gaming world in an iron grip right now, and it’s set to be the fastest-selling, most record-breaking game of all time. It drops on November 19th, but there’s a trick you can do to ensure you can play it as early as possible.
If you’re trying to figure out how to do the New Zealand trick on XBOX to play GTA 6 early, you need to look no further than this guide. I’ve broken down the simple steps to follow to unlock GTA 6 early on XBOX with this account trick, and it only takes around 30 seconds to complete the guide.
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How to Play GTA 6 Early on XBOX
If you’re a PlayStation gamer, you need to head to the other guide that details how to do the New Zealand trick on PS5. Heads up: it’s a lot tougher than doing it on XBOX, that’s for sure.
But if you have an XBOX Series X or XBOX Series S console and you want to buy GTA 6 and play it early via the New Zealand method, you’re in the right place.
Here are the steps required to play GTA 6 early on XBOX:
- Switch on your console and log in to your account
- Head to the settings menu
- Click System and then Language & Localization
- Change your Location to New Zealand
- Restart your console
- That’s it – XBOX now thinks you live on the other side of the world
That’s all you need to do. But in case you’re confused about timings, I’ve got you covered there as well…
GTA 6 Launch Times for New Zealand Trick
Here’s a helpful table that explains when the New Zealand trick will work on XBOX in your country:
| Timezone | Time GTA 6 Goes Live |
| New Zealand (NZDT) | 00:00 (November 19) |
| United Kingdom (GMT) | 11:00 (November 18) |
| East Coast (EST) | 06:00 (November 18) |
| West Coast (PST) | 03:00 (November 18) |
| Central Europe (CET) | 12:00 (November 18) |
| Japan (JST) | 20:00 (November 18) |
| India (IST) | 16:30 (November 18) |
| Central (CST) | 05:00 (November 18) |
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Grant has been gaming for 30+ years and in the industry for 10+. You'll probably find him playing a post-apocalyptic game or an extraction shooter somewhere.
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