WWE 2K25 early access New Zealand release time trick and how to play early

WWE 2K25 is right around the corner. This is arguably the biggest installment yet from 2K as it includes an adaptation of NBA’s biggest mode, and some huge wrestlers have been confirmed for the DLC roster. While the most expensive editions launch soon, players can exploit the WWE 2K25 early access New Zealand release time trick to play the game even earlier.

WWE 2K25 early access New Zealand release time

The release time for WWE 2K25 early access in New Zealand is 12AM NZDT on March 7th for PlayStation and Xbox consoles. Basically, the game has a local midnight release for all regions on console, meanwhile, it has a staggered launch for PC as confirmed by 2K support.

Thanks to the New Zealand trick, fans should be able to play at 3AM PT/6AM ET/11AM GMT on March 6th. This is one day before the game should officially unlock in regions for the United States and United Kingdom.

How to do the New Zealand trick

The WWE 2K25 early access New Zealand release time trick can only be pulled off on Xbox if you have pre-ordered either the Deadman or Bloodline edition. Assuming you have an Xbox One or Series X/S, and have pre-ordered either of the more expensive editions, all you need to do is follow the below steps:

• Start your Xbox
• Head to Settings
• Click System
• Choose Language and Location
• Change location to New Zealand
• Restart your Xbox

How to play WWE 2K25 early access

To play WWE 2K25 early access, you must pre-order either the Deadman or Bloodline edition. Below are the price and pre-order bonuses for both packages (via PSN store):

Deadman edition – £89.99:

• Wyatt Sicks pre-order bonus
  • Uncle Howdy
  • Nikki Cross
  • Erik Rowan
  • Joe Gacy
  • Dexter Lumis
• 7-Days Early Access
• WWE 2K25 Season Pass
  • SuperCharger
  • 5 DLC Character Packs
• Deadman Edition Bonus Pack
  • MyFACTION Persona Card: Undertaker ‘90
  • MyFACTION Persona Card: Mattel Elite “Greatest Hits” Undertaker*
  • Usable Urn
  • Brother Love Manager
  • The Island Cosmetics (Undertaker ‘95 Mask) (for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only)

Bloodline edition – £119.99:

• Wyatt Sicks pre-order bonus
  • Uncle Howdy
  • Nikki Cross
  • Erik Rowan
  • Joe Gacy
  • Dexter Lumis
• 7-Days Early Access
• WWE 2K25 Season Pass
  • SuperCharger
  • 5 DLC Character Packs
• Deadman Edition Bonus Pack
  • MyFACTION Persona Card: Undertaker ‘90
  • MyFACTION Persona Card: Mattel Elite “Greatest Hits” Undertaker*
  • Usable Urn
  • Brother Love Manager
  • The Island Cosmetics (Undertaker ‘95 Mask) (for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only)
• The Bloodline Edition Bonus Pack
  • MyFACTION Persona Card: Mattel Elite Collection Greatest Hits Roman Reigns
  • MyFACTION Persona Card: Mattel Elite Series 114 Jey Uso
  • 32,500 Virtual Currency
  • The Island Cosmetics (Familly Above All Hoodie, OTC Shirt, Yeet Tank Top, Yeet Glasses) (for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only)
• WrestleMania 41 Pack (will be available during summer 2025)
  • WrestleMania 41 Arena
  • MyFACTION Persona Card: New playable Superstar
  • 2x MyFACTION Persona Card: WrestleMania Main Event
• The Rock Nation of Domination Pack
  • MyFACTION Persona Card: The Rock (Nation of Domination)

While early access launches on March 7th, the Standard edition featuring cover star Roman Reigns launches on March 14th. If you pre-order the Standard edition on Xbox, you will be able to perform the New Zealand release time trick at the same hours but on March 13th instead.