Minecraft Mounts of Mayhem is Available Today

Xbox Wire
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:30:00 +0000

Minecraft's "Mounts of Mayhem" update is now available, introducing new features such as Netherite horse armor for enhanced protection and the spear for aerial attacks while using elytra. Players can also tame new underwater mounts, including nautiluses and zombie nautiluses, which provide a speed boost and the Breath of the Nautilus effect to prolong underwater exploration. A rare variant of the zombie nautilus can be found in warmer waters, adding an element of discovery.

2025-12-09 | PCGamesN: Minecraft Mounts of Mayhem is here, showering you in new mobs and adding one of its most lethal weapons ever

Minecraft's "Mounts of Mayhem" update has launched for Bedrock and Java, introducing new mobs, including the nautilus and a hostile skeleton variant called the parched. Players can now wield a spear for jousting, which features a unique Lunge enchantment. The update also allows all mobs to swim and enables players to equip horses with netherite armor. This free update caps off a year of significant content additions for the game.

2025-12-10 | Nintendo Life: Minecraft's 'Mounts Of Mayhem' Update Out Today, Here Are The Patch Notes

Minecraft's 'Mounts Of Mayhem' update introduces mounts for both above ground and underwater, reusing the 1.6 Zombie Horse and Skeleton Horse. The update includes limited features like Armadillos for Wolf armor and new weapons such as Spears, which are criticized for their lack of impact. Overall, the update is viewed as minimal and uninspired, with the author expressing disappointment in Mojang's approach to updates and a preference for mods over official content.

2025-12-10 | GameSpot: Minecraft's Mounts of Mayhem Update Lets Players Ride Into Combat

The Mounts of Mayhem update for Minecraft, released in late 2025, introduces new mounts for players to ride into combat, including camel husks and zombie horses, which require defeating their riders to tame. Players can now use spears for mounted combat and horses can swim, enhancing gameplay. Additionally, horses can be equipped with Netherite armor. A new mobile game, Minecraft Blast, is in testing but lacks a release date.

2025-12-10 | Insider Gaming: Minecraft’s Mounts of Mayhem Update is Live Now

Minecraft's Mounts of Mayhem update is now live, introducing new weapons, mounts, and enemies. Key features include a spear weapon with a unique Lunge Enchantment, Zombie Horses that can be tamed, and new enemy mobs like Camel Husks. Players can also explore underwater with mounts such as the nautilus and coral zombie nautilus, which provide speed boosts. The update follows previous content drops, Vibrant Visuals and Happy Ghast, earlier this year.