GTA 6 fans may play a day early using a clever trick, but the method differs between PS5 and Xbox Series.
GTA 6 release date and early access
The release of GTA 6 is anticipated as a major event in the gaming industry, with Rockstar Games having launched a broad marketing campaign, including a presentation on Netflix and references to Miami in the style of Vice City. Pre-orders have been strong, and there is high demand for PS5 Pro models, especially in Europe.Early access methods for digital games
According to reports, there is a known method that allows players to access digital games before their official release date. This trick has been used for other major titles like Call of Duty, Resident Evil, and EA FC, but it may carry more risk on PlayStation 5.Regional restrictions on PlayStation 5
On PlayStation 5, players cannot use a European account to access GTA 6 early. They would need a New Zealand account and purchase the game through online sales of PSN cards. Sony's terms of service explicitly prohibit this practice, although few accounts are penalized. Even with a New Zealand account set as the main one, the game will only unlock at midnight French time.Simpler early access on Xbox Series
On Xbox Series consoles, the process is simpler and considered risk-free. Microsoft does not restrict access based on regional accounts, so players can change their console settings to access the game earlier. This involves adjusting the region to New Zealand in the console settings and restarting the console.
