Mojang has released the Mounts of Mayhem update for Minecraftwhich brings lots of new content to Bedrock and Java versions. While some Minecraft players have already had the chance to test out some of the new features via Snapshots and Betas/Previews, the official release of Mounts of Mayhem brings the content to the base game.
2025 has already seen a lot of new content come into existence Minecraft. Mojang has previously switched to a new update strategy, and these new updates, called game drops, gave the developer the ability to release new content and features at a faster pace. This year, this new release cadence has taken full effect, with three game releases so far. Spring to Life launched in March, followed by Chase the Skies in June and The Copper Age in September. As the year has passed, Mojang has rolled out yet another game drop.
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Minecraft's Mounts of Mayhem introduces the Nautilus
Mounts of Mayhem was released on December 9 and is the latest game to land Minecraft. As the name suggests, the major update brings new mounts for players to use. Specifically, Nautilus and Zombie Nautilus have been added to the game as new mobs. They stand out for being water-based mounts, allowing players to travel underwater at 5.4 blocks per second (bps). In addition to improving underwater traffic, players gain the Breath of the Nautilus effect when riding one, allowing them to maintain their air supply. While players can use pufferfish to lure the Nautilus close, the Zombie Nautilus is usually accompanied by Drowned Riders, which must be dispatched before being tamed. It's worth noting that the “very rare” Coral Zombie Nautilus can be found, but it's only in a sea biome type.
More zombie mounts lurk in Minecraft's new Game Drop
Besides the Nautilus, some other Zombie mounts have been introduced. While exploring the overworld, players may encounter the Zombie Horse, a mob that spawns after dark. As with the Zombie Nautilus, the enemy rider must be dislodged before the undead mount can be tamed. Minecrafts deserts have also become more exciting thanks to Camel Husks. While these mobs are tamable and can be ridden in daylight, they carry dangerous passengers: a Husk and the new arrow-throwing Parched. Like their mount, Parched can be out in the sunlight without taking damage, making them a potential nuisance.
While Mounts of Mayhem introduces new rideable mobs, it also improves armor. Thanks to the new update, players can now craft Netherite Horse Armor, helping them better protect their prized steeds. With so many new mounts in Minecraftit will be interesting to see how the battle develops.
Mounts of Mayhem Adds the Spear
Fortunately, Mojang has introduced the Spear to help fend off monster attacks. While this layered weapon works well in hand-to-hand combat, it excels when riding a mount because its damage scales based on the speed at which the player moves. Additionally, the developer has pointed out that the weapon can be effective when paired with an Elytra, as that equipment allows the user to achieve high speeds. It should be noted that Spear also has a unique Lunge enchantment, which increases the player's speed when performing a jab attack.
These are some of the new additions that Mojang has added Minecraft with its latest game release. As this is likely to be the last significant update before the end of the year, it will be interesting to see what the developer has in store for 2026. Given Minecrafts popularity, it is likely that more changes could shake up the gaming experience.
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November 18, 2011
- ESRB
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E10+ for all 10+ due to fantasy violence
