A new trick to access and play the highly anticipated Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 earlier than its global release, called the “New Zealand trick” has been making waves online. As such, many fans are wondering what this trick actually does and whether or not its safe and legal to use.
Here’s all the information uncovered on the trending trick used to get early access to Black Ops 6.
What does the Black Ops 6 ‘New Zealand trick’ do?
The Black Ops 6 “New Zealand trick” essentially involves PC and console users changing the timezone and region of their respective devices to make it seem as if they are based in New Zealand. This would allow them to download and play the game earlier than its scheduled release.
The “New Zealand trick” is quite popular as New Zealand is one of the first countries to enter a new day because of how it is positioned near the International Date Line. Due to this, games typically releasing at midnight in other countries are available much earlier in the region.
Is the Black Ops 6 ‘New Zealand trick’ safe to use?
The trick is not exactly safe but not exactly illegal either. So far in gaming history, there have not been any instances of users getting banned for using this trick.
However, there is no guarantee that the “New Zealand trick” will work for everyone using it. Moreover, it’s important to note that Microsoft has a clear code of conduct related to it. Microsoft’s Service Agreement reads, “Don’t circumvent any restrictions on access to, usage, or availability of the Services (e.g., attempting to “jailbreak” an AI system or impermissible scraping).”
Call of Duty Black Ops 6’s release date and time in New Zealand for PlayStation and Xbox consoles is October 25, 2024, 12:00 a.m. NZDT. It arrives on PC at 6:00 p.m.