Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is set to launch globally on October 25, and many gamers are eager to dive in early. Fortunately, there's a well-known workaround that might allow you to start playing ahead of your region's official release time. All you need to do is pretend you're from New Zealand.
For several years, Call of Duty enthusiasts have been using this trick to their advantage, making their devices believe they reside in New Zealand. This method primarily works for consoles, with different procedures for PlayStation and Xbox. PC players might not be so lucky unless they employ a VPN to relocate their IP to New Zealand, as this trick is typically reserved for console users.
CharlieIntel suggests that this strategy should still be effective this year. However, PlayStation users might find the process more cumbersome than it's worth. It involves creating a New Zealand-specific PSN account and then later deleting and re-downloading the game for your actual region. On the flip side, Xbox users should find it relatively straightforward to simulate a trip to New Zealand.
It's also important to heed a warning from a Call of Duty streamer known as xFleXy_. They advise PlayStation users not to preload the Black Ops 6 packs in advance. Instead, they recommend waiting until the game goes live in New Zealand, then opening the game on the New Zealand PSN account to download the packs.
Preloading for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 begins on October 21, with launch times varying slightly across platforms. For detailed preload and launch times, click here. If you're planning to play on PC, here are the key PC-specific features and system requirements for Black Ops 6.
