Ever feel like the nights in Minecraft are an endless struggle against overwhelming hordes? Get ready for a game-changer! The highly anticipated ‘Mounts of Mayhem’ update, launching in Holiday 2025, is set to revolutionize combat with a brand-new weapon, an exciting new mount, and fresh enemy encounters that will keep you on your toes.
Introducing the spear, a versatile new weapon designed for both close-quarters and mounted combat. Mojang confirms that its damage output directly correlates with your speed, encouraging bold charges into the heart of the fray.
Complementing the spear is the magnificent nautilus, a new underwater mount tamable with pufferfish. Beyond boosting your aquatic travel speed, the nautilus cleverly conserves your air supply, reducing the reliance on enchanted helmets. Keep an eye out for nautilus armor in chests, available in sturdy copper, iron, gleaming gold, resilient diamond, and powerful netherite variants.
Equipped with your formidable new spear and faithful nautilus mount, you’ll encounter a host of fresh adversaries. Beware the neutral zombie nautilus, as the drowned mobs riding them wield powerful tridents and hold a fierce resentment. On solid ground, you might stumble upon zombie horses. While these undead steeds themselves are passive, their riders—spear-wielding zombies—are anything but, ready to engage in battle.
Mojang has yet to confirm an exact release date for ‘Mounts of Mayhem,’ but assures players it will arrive just in time for the holiday season.
Other exciting announcements from Minecraft Live include the ‘Copper Age’ update, arriving next week, the engaging educational ‘Friendly Fishing’ add-on, and a thrilling upcoming collaboration with Dragon Ball Z.