Forza Horizon 6 'New Zealand' Trick Is Going Viral For The Full Xbox Launch
The 'New Zealand trick' for accessing Forza Horizon 6 early has gained popularity among Xbox users. By changing their console's region to New Zealand, players can access the game hours before its official release in other regions. While Microsoft does not officially endorse this method, many users have successfully used it without facing penalties.
- ▪Forza Horizon 6 launches in New Zealand at 5am PT on May 18th.
- ▪Changing the Xbox region to New Zealand allows players to access the game early.
- ▪Microsoft warns that using the New Zealand trick could lead to penalties, but many users report no issues.
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NewsXboxForza Horizon 6New Zealand Forza Horizon 6 'New Zealand' Trick Is Going Viral For The Full Xbox Launch Yes, it'll be playable early on XGP via New Zealand by Fraser Gilbert16 mins ago Share: We've known for years now that Xbox has a "New Zealand trick" that allows you to change your region and get access to loads of new games at the same time as everyone in New Zealand — a trick that's become very popular over time. If you want to risk it, Forza Horizon 6 buyers and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members should be able to access the game starting today, and it's not a process that's difficult to set up.
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