Call of Duty Fans Are Taking Their Annual Virtual Flight to New Zealand for Black Ops 7
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 players are once again using the classic New Zealand timezone trick to secure early access ahead of launch, continuing a long-standing community tradition.
It is that time of year again when the global gaming community temporarily adopts a new timezone. As reported by Eurogamer, players eager to jump into Callof Duty: Black Ops 7 are once again participating in the long-running tradition of digitally migrating to New Zealand to secure a few hours of early access. Because the shooter relies on a staggered rollout based on local midnights rather than a simultaneous global launch, console players can simply adjust their system settings and head straight into the action ahead of schedule.
Community hubs and social feeds are already filled with players joking about packing their virtual bags for the Southern Hemisphere. This method has existed for years across multiple blockbuster franchises, living comfortably in an unpunished grey zone. As long as users wait for the clock to strike midnight in New Zealand rather than using VPNs or unauthorized exploits, platform holders have largely looked the other way, turning a simple platform setting into a massive community inside joke.
For those who prefer to stay put in their actual timezones, the wait will not be much longer. Black Ops 7 arrives with plenty of talking points beyond its release schedule, including its inclusion in the Game Pass lineup for players wanting to test the waters before buying. Whether you are catching a virtual flight or waiting for the local drop, the annual launch day rush highlights just how much a synchronized community event still means to modern multiplayer gaming.
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Original article: Eurogamer