Is It Worth Playing CoD: Modern Warfare 3 Early? Exploring the Pros and Cons

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III is set to be officially released on November 10. Being one of the most highly anticipated games of the year, gamers are eager to start playing it as soon as they can. The unlocking of the game on consoles is determined by the player's region, granting those in New Zealand the privilege of accessing it first.

If you are considering altering your PlayStation or Xbox settings to deceive your console into thinking you are located in New Zealand, there are important factors to keep in mind before attempting this maneuver.

To get started, on Xbox, you need to change both your console region and your Call of Duty profile region to New Zealand, as stated by CharlieIntel. However, for PlayStation users, the process is quite involved and may not be worth the effort. It apparently involves creating a New Zealand-specific PSN account, and then having to delete and re-download the game for your actual region later on.

Additionally, it is worth mentioning that Activision has informed players that they are not permitted to stream or showcase any content from the game until 9 AM ET on November 9. This means that even players in New Zealand, who have a legitimate and region-specific account for Modern Warfare III, are prohibited from sharing any content for a duration of three hours.

Apparently it's not possible at all, or potentially even more complicated, to attempt to play Modern Warfare III on PC ahead of time by deceiving your PC into thinking it's in New Zealand using a VPN or any other method.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III's campaign has been accessible since November 2 for those who preordered, and based on reviews, the campaign falls short of expectations. Our Website's review of the Modern Warfare III campaign rates the game at 5/10.

The multiplayer servers, as stated, go live starting in New Zealand and rolling out throughout the world on November 9. Keep checking back with Our Website for more.

Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z netizen, I am excited about the upcoming release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. However, I am not sure if it is worth it to try to play the game early by tricking my console into thinking I am in New Zealand.

On the one hand, I am eager to get my hands on the game as soon as possible. I have been a fan of the Call of Duty franchise for years, and I am looking forward to seeing what the new game has to offer. I am also curious to see how the game's campaign compares to the previous games in the series.

On the other hand, I am not sure if it is worth the effort to try to play the game early. The process of changing my console's region and creating a New Zealand-specific PSN account seems like a lot of hassle. I am also concerned that I might get banned from playing the game if I am caught trying to access it early.

Ultimately, I think I will wait until the game is officially released in my region. I am not sure if the benefits of playing the game early outweigh the risks.