The much-anticipated WWE 2K24 is set to launch this week. If you’ve snapped up the early access, you’re set to step into the ring tomorrow, while those with the Standard edition can launch their wrestling careers later in the week. Xbox players are in for a treat, as they can jump into the action right this moment by leveraging the brilliant New Zealand time zone technique to initiate early access to WWE 2K24.
The latest entry to the WWE gaming universe has fans buzzing with excitement. Four fresh match types are being introduced – ambulance, casket, special guest referee, and gauntlet – as well as male and female MyRise career paths known as Undisputed and Unleashed. In our WWE 2K24 review, we couldn’t help but commend the game for its stellar WrestleMania showcase and its robust and highly detailed creation toolkit.
With early access, you can seize the opportunity to become the ring’s dominant force starting from tomorrow. Nevertheless, Xbox users can bypass the wait and get started immediately by applying the straightforward New Zealand time zone switch.
WWE 2K24’s Release Time in New Zealand
The New Zealand release time for WWE 2K24 is at 12 AM NZDT on March 5th. According to the listings on PSN and the Microsoft stores, a grand midnight release awaits console players. This converts to 3 AM PT/ 6 AM ET/ 11 AM GMT on March 4th for international players.
Remember, the early access perk is exclusive to gamers who pre-order the Digital Deluxe edition or the Forty Years of WrestleMania edition. Both editions offer early access along with their respective prices and added content:
Deluxe edition – £89.99:
- Copy of WWE 2K24 for PS4/PS5 or Xbox One/Series X/S
- Nightmare Family Pack
- Complimentary WWE 2K23 Standard Edition
- Extra content with the Deluxe Edition Bonus Pack
- Access to the Season Pass
- Privilege of 3-Day Early Access
Forty Years of WrestleMania edition – £104.99:
- Copy of WWE 2K24 for PS4/PS5 or Xbox One/Series X/S
- Nightmare Family Pack
- Complimentary WWE 2K23 Standard Edition
- Extra content with the Deluxe Edition Bonus Pack
- Access to the Season Pass
- Privilege of 3-Day Early Access
- Exclusive 40 Years of WrestleMania pack
How to Access WWE 2K24 Early Using the New Zealand Strategy
Score early access to WWE 2K24 on March 4th in the U.S. and U.K. by using this neat New Zealand workaround, but it’s only for Xbox users who’ve reserved the Digital Deluxe or Forty Years of WrestleMania editions. Plus, you need to have the game preloaded. If you meet these requirements and own an Xbox, just follow these steps:
- Power on your Xbox
- Navigate to Settings
- Select System
- Pick Language and Location
- Switch your locale to New Zealand
- Restart your Xbox
Stay updated on WWE 2K24, including the Season Pass DLC release schedule to know when wrestlers like CM Punk and Jade Cargill will enhance the expansive roster featuring over 200 past and present superstars. Additionally, we’ve prepared a guide revealing whether WWE 2K24 enables crossplay between PS5 and Xbox platforms, similar to the NBA series.
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