After a much-anticipated wait of eight long years, fans of the 2014 original prequel are eagerly anticipating the release of Dead Island 2. This exciting sequel is finally right around the corner and introduces new characters to the story. Set to release on April 21st, 2023, this follow-up experience to the renowned zombie-filled action adventure has generated buzz among gamers worldwide. In particular, Xbox users are likely wondering if they can play Dead Island 2 early on their console — here’s how.
How To Playing Dead Island 2 Before Launch
As the release date of Dead Island 2 and its new characters draws near, some Xbox players are itching to find ways to get their hands on the game early. Well, they technically found a way. Enter the “New Zealand Trick,” an exploit that has gained attention among avid gamers. Here we provide you with essential knowledge of the ins and outs of this trick so you can utilize it to play the game early.
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The New Zealand trick is a well-known method among Xbox owners that allows players to play popular games like Hogwarts Legacy a day before their local release date. The leverage here is the time zone differences. Players with basic knowledge of the time zones and an Xbox console can access these games before they are officially launched.
Get ready for this simple trick to gain early game access to Dead Island 2 on your Xbox early! Here’s what you need to do:
- Head to your Xbox’s Settings menu.
- Go to the System menu and select “Language and Location.”
- Change your settings to English “New Zealand” for both Language and Location.
Once you make these changes, your console will think it’s in New Zealand and will run on New Zealand Standard Time. Being twelve hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), New Zealand is among the first countries to hit midnight. This unique time advantage gives residents of Aotearoa an opportunity to enjoy movies and video games before they are available globally.
This is a simple and effective way to gain early access to games and get a head start on all the gaming action. Unfortunately, there is no other way to access Dead Island 2 early before its official launch as only gaming publications and influencers receive pre-release copies. So, unless you don’t have a retailer with access to the game on speed dial, this trick is the way to go.
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