Depending on which console you’re on, the New Zealand trick can work and allow you to play games early. In preparation for the Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, here’s how you play it early using the New Zealand trick. How to play Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree early on Xbox Image: FromSoftware There are many ways to prepare for Shadow of the Erdtree, and one of them is to access it early. The New Zealand trick works easiest on the Xbox, so anyone with an Xbox Series X|S should be thrilled. Here’s how it works: Go to your system settings. Choose System. Select Language & Location. Set your location to New Zealand. Restart your console. After restarting your Xbox, you should be able to start playing Shadow of the Erdrtree at 4 AM PT/7 AM ET on Thursday, June 20. Just make sure the trick works by checking your Microsoft Store. If you notice that the prices are in NZD rather than USD (or whatever your currency is), that means it wor...