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

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

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The Vernal Invader New Weapon

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

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

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

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

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.

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