For the past four years, Xbox users have enjoyed a significant competitive edge by gaining early access to the Ultimate version of EA SPORTS FC 24, beating the rest of the gaming world by a few precious hours.
It appears that this year will be no exception, as savvy gamers can once again exploit the time zone difference by setting their Xbox console’s region to New Zealand. By doing so, they can anticipate enjoying the game a staggering 13 hours ahead of its European release.
Players who wisely pre-ordered The Ultimate Edition of EA SPORTS FC 24 on Xbox and selected the New Zealand localization option, all while using the English language (Australia), will take the benefits of diving into the latest EA Sports simulator well before their European counterparts.
Xbox Users Gain Strategic Advantage in Early Access to EA SPORTS FC 24
To execute this strategy, simply modify your console’s geolocation settings, then restart the system and launch the game. It’s worth noting that, at present, this same method does not appear to yield the same results on other gaming platforms, including PlayStation 4, 5, and PC.
The availability time would be midnight between 21st and 22nd September in New Zealand which corresponds to 1:00 PM UK Time.
In anticipation of gamers employing this cunning strategy once again this year, we’ve included a guide to assist you in correctly configuring your Xbox for early access to EA SPORTS FC 24.
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Step 1: Pre-Order EA Sports FC 24 Ultimate Edition
To kickstart your early access journey, you’ll need to pre-order the EA Sports FC 24 Ultimate Edition. This version typically grants you early access to the game. Ensure you’ve completed this step before moving on.
Step 2: Configure Your Xbox Settings
- Set Language to English (Australia): EA SPORTS FC 24’s early access is often linked to the English (Australia) language setting. Make sure your Xbox is set to this language.
- Change Region to New Zealand: Access your Xbox settings and navigate to the “System” tab. Under “Language & Location,” choose “New Zealand” as your location. This time zone magic will be the key to early access.
Step 3: Restart Your Xbox Console
After adjusting your settings, restart your Xbox console. This step is essential to ensure your changes take effect.
Step 4: Launch EA SPORTS FC 24
Once your console is back up and running, launch EA FC 24. If you’ve followed the previous steps correctly, you should find yourself playing the game ahead of its official release time.
We remind you that by Pre Order the Ultimate and Standard Edition of EA SPORTS FC 24 on the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One system you can get the version for the equivalent new generation console (Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5 system) at no additional cost thanks to the Dual Entitlement service.
EA SPORTS FC 24 is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch and Steam. Keep on following us also through our social Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for other news and Promo.
