FC 26's early access begins on Sept. 19 on consoles for those who are owners of the Ultimate Edition, but you can get at least a few additional hours of gameplay with a simple trick.
While the football game will also be available on PC, the release timings differ. If you're on PC, you don't have to employ the New Zealand trick, since early access will begin on Sept. 18. If you're on console, you'll either have to sit by and watch the PC users start their gameplay early, or you can try out this nifty trick.
How to play FC 26 early with the New Zealand trick?
The New Zealand trick is a simple method for changing the time and date of your console, which will allow you to start playing FC 26 early. This method is doable on PlayStation and Xbox, although it's easier on the latter.
- Turn on your Xbox and head to the main settings.
- Go to System.
- Go to Language & Location.
- Select New Zealand as your location.
- This will also automatically switch the language (region) to New Zealand.
- Choose English (Australia) as your language.
- Restart your console.
Your console will now have the exact date and time applicable for New Zealand. That's all you have to do to trick the console into thinking that the game should be available for you. This method works because midnight on Sept. 19 will first occur in New Zealand, followed by other regions worldwide.
The system for PlayStation is slightly different.
- Create a new PlayStation account.
- Select New Zealand as your country.
- Purchase FC 26.
This method has two massive problems. First, you must make a separate purchase if you bought the game on your main account. Spending $90 for just a few extra hours of gameplay makes little sense.
You'll also need a card that works on international transfers to purchase the game using your New Zealand account. If you're on PC, the game goes live on Sept. 18 at 7am PT, and you can use our countdown to stay updated.
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