Minecraft Update Mounts of Mayhem Released with New Features
Minecraft's latest update, Mounts of Mayhem, launched on 2025-12-09, adding new mounts and combat mechanics to both Bedrock and Java Editions.
Minecraft officially released its final update of 2025, named Mounts of Mayhem, on December 9, 2025, for Bedrock and Java Editions. This update introduces new mounts, weapons, and gameplay mechanics.
Key Changes
- The spear has been introduced as a new weapon tier, offering jab and charge attacks.
- An underwater mount, nautilus, can be tamed and bred, equipped with a saddle and armor, enabling underwater dashes.
- Undead mounts include a zombie horse, camel husk, and zombie nautilus, each with unique abilities and appearances.
- Diamond horse armor can now be upgraded to netherite using a smithing table.
- Java Edition gains new graphics presets, enhancing performance options.
Impact / What’s Next
The Mounts of Mayhem update enhances gameplay with innovative combat and travel dynamics, encouraging players to explore and engage with Minecraft’s expansive environments. By introducing smaller, more frequent updates, Mojang aims to optimize the player experience and gather feedback more efficiently. Senior Product Manager Anna Lundgren hints at substantial developments for Minecraft in 2026, promising an exciting year ahead.
Players will find new strategic possibilities, especially in mounted combat scenarios, both on land and underwater, alongside unique encounters with the added undead mounts.