Pokémon Legends: Z-A release time – How to play early with the New Zealand trick

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The newest Pokémon game is launching soon, and fans are eagerly awaiting its release! This installment in the Pokémon Legends series features exciting new Mega Evolutions and a revamped battle system. We’ll tell you exactly when the game comes out in different parts of the world, and share a helpful tip to potentially play it even earlier.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A release times

Pokémon Legends: Z-A will be released worldwide in stages. It will become available on Thursday, September 16th, 2025, at midnight local time in each region. This means players in earlier time zones will get the game before those in later ones, but you can potentially play it sooner by using a method known as the “New Zealand trick.”

How to do the New Zealand trick on Nintendo Switch/Switch 2

This method tricks your Nintendo Switch into thinking it’s located in New Zealand, the time zone furthest ahead in the world, allowing you to access a game as soon as it’s released anywhere. It’s a bit more involved than simply changing your console’s time or region settings, though.

You’ll need to create a new Nintendo account and, when you do, set the region to New Zealand. Then, you can purchase Pokémon Legends: Z-A using that account and pay in New Zealand dollars.

Getting the game this way lets you play it sooner, but be aware of a few potential issues. If you’ve already pre-ordered a physical copy or on a different account, you’ll need to purchase it again. Also, your bank might not allow payments in a different currency, depending on your location. Finally, this new account won’t automatically include benefits like your existing Nintendo Switch Online subscription, meaning you’ll need to pay for online play separately.

If all that sounds good to you, then definitely do it! You’ll get to play the game way sooner than everyone else, and as a fan, that’s a huge plus for me!

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2025-10-14 16:46