Monster Hunter Now

The Vernal Invader Update

Monster Hunter Now - The Vernal Invader
The Vernal Invader is the second major update of Monster Hunter Now, releasing on March 14, 2024. Here, you'll learn the release date and time of the Spring Update and the announced features for the March Update.

The Vernal Invader Release Date and Time

Releases March 14, 2024 at 0:00 UTC

Countdown to The Vernal Invader Update

The Vernal Invader update will be released simultaneously worldwide on March 14, 2024, at 12:00 a.m. (UTC).

All Patch Notes and Updates

Regional Release Dates and Times

Region Local Release Time
Sydney, Australia March 14, 11:00AM
(UTC+11)
Tokyo, Japan March 14, 9:00AM
(UTC+9)
Hong Kong March 14, 8:00AM
(UTC+8)
London, United Kingdom March 14, 12:00AM
(UTC)
New York, United States
(EDT)
March 13, 8:00PM
(UTC-4)
Los Angeles, United States
(PDT)
March 13, 5:00PM
(UTC-7)

The Vernal Invader New Weapon

Charge Blade

Monster Hunter Now - Vernal Invader Charge Blade

The Vernal Invader update will introduce the Charge Blade in Monster Hunter Now. This weapon can shift between a sword and shield and an axe. From previous games, its playstyle involves building up phials in its sword mode and unleashing powerful attacks with the axe.

Charge Blade Guide

The Vernal Invader New Monsters

Tzitzi-Ya-Ku

Monster Hunter Now - Tzitzi-Ya-Ku

Tzitzi-Ya-Ku is a bird wyvern introduced in Monster Hunter World. This monster can produce a bright light with its frills, which can stun hunters who stare straight at it.

Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Guide

Odogaron

Monster Hunter Now - Odogaron

Odogaron is a fanged wyvern also from Monster Hunter World. It has very sharp claws that can cause bleeding on hunters that get hit by them.

Odogaron Guide

Deviljho

Monster Hunter Now - Deviljho

Deviljho is a brute wyvern and is known to invade all kinds of habitats. It's infamous for its nearly insatiable appetite and is known to attack other monsters it encounters. When enraged, its weakpoints change and it can unleash a breath attack over a wide area.

Deviljho Guide

The Vernal Invader New Features

Layered Armor

Monster Hunter Now - Layered Armor

The Vernal Invader update introduces layered equipment, also known as layered armor. This lets you change the appearance of your equipped armor while retaining its stats and skills. These can be unlocked by upgrading armor to grade 6.

How to Unlock Layered Armor

Invasions

Another feature coming with the update is Invasions. This can happen in volatile territory where another monster can invade. Deviljho is confirmed to only appear during invasions.

Season Pass

Monster Hunter Now will feature a new Seasons system, starting with the Vernal Invader for Spring. There will be Free and Premium Plans that give various rewards throughout the season. Monsters will also rotate in and out with each new season, meaning monsters like Barioth will only appear again next Winter.

Future Updates and Roadmap

Monster Hunter Now Related Guides

MH Now - Patch Notes and Updates Partial

All Patch Notes and Updates

List of Major Updates

Updates Release Date
Curse of the Wandering Flames Update September 12, 2024
Dancing in the Tempest June 13, 2024
The Vernal Invader March 14, 2024
Fulminations in the Frost December 7, 2023

List of All Patch Notes

Updates Release Date
Version 75 April 23, 2024
Version 74 April 9, 2024
Version 73.1 March 27, 2024
Version 72 March 11, 2024
Version 71.1 February 29, 2024
Version 70 February 14, 2024
Version 69 January 29, 2024
Version 68 January 9, 2024
Version 67 December 12, 2023
Version 66 November 30, 2023
Version 65 November 14, 2023
Version 64 November 1, 2023
Version 63 October 17, 2023
Version 62 October 4, 2023

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