Elden Ring fans eager to get their hands on the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC early might be tempted by the classic “New Zealand trick.” Here’s a breakdown of how it works and what to consider:
How to Access Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Early
Steam players are out of luck – the New Zealand trick doesn’t work on PC. However, PlayStation users can potentially unlock early access, but with a caveat: you need to own the base Elden Ring game through the New Zealand PlayStation Store. This means creating a new account and purchasing both Elden Ring and the DLC there.
PlayStation 5
If you already own Elden Ring on your main account, creating a whole new account just to use this trick is a waste of money. But if you’re okay with buying the game again, or it’s your first time, here’s how to use the New Zealand trick on PlayStation:
- Head to Settings on your PS4/PS5.
- Navigate to System.
- Go to Date and Time, then change your Time Zone to UTC Wellington.
Xbox Users Have a Different Method
For Xbox players, the process is a bit different:
- Go to System Settings.
- Choose System.
- Select Language & Location.
- Set your location to New Zealand.
- Restart your console.
Official Release Dates and Times
Don’t feel pressured to use the New Zealand trick! You can still wait for the official release in your region. Here’s a quick rundown:
PC Release Times:
- West Coast US: 3 PM PDT (June 20th)
- East Coast US: 6 PM EDT (June 20th)
- UK: 11 PM BST (June 20th)
- Europe: 12 AM CEST (June 21st)
Console Release Times:
- West Coast US: 9 PM PDT (June 20th)
- East Coast US: Midnight EDT (June 21st)
- UK: Midnight BST (June 21st)
- Europe: Midnight CEST (June 21st)
Beware the Spoilers: The Erdtree’s Unwanted Guests
While you conquer the Erdtree a tad earlier, a different foe lurks online: spoilers. Videos claiming to showcase the final boss of Shadow of the Erdtree are circulating, particularly on Reddit and Twitter. We won’t delve into specifics here, but consider this a friendly warning to tread carefully on social media if you want to experience the DLC spoiler-free.
FromSoftware, the developers behind Elden Ring, have even issued a plea on their official Twitter, urging fans to be “mindful of spoilers.” While this might fuel speculation about the leak’s authenticity, it’s not necessarily a confirmation. FromSoftware has a history of issuing similar warnings before major releases.
Whether the leaks are real or not, tread carefully online until you’ve conquered Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree yourself. May your Erdtree remain spoiler-free!
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