The new update Mounts of Mayhem is now available for download in MinecraftIn both the Java and Bedrock editions, the game focuses entirely on mounted combat. Mojang expands the options for moving and fighting on different creatures, with changes affecting the overworld surface, desert biomes, and ocean depths.
With this patch, Mounts cease to be just a means of transport to become a central part of the game strategy. New mobs arrive, enemies designed to attack from a distance or in melee while mounted, and a specific weapon to take advantage of speed when riding horses, camels, or aquatic creatures.
Release date and availability in Europe
The company has set the arrival of Mounts of Mayhem for December 9, 2025Although the specific times may vary slightly depending on server deployment, they are similar to those of other recent major game updates.
Based on the shared data, In Central Europe (CET), the deployment is expected during the afternoon.Around midday. For countries like Spain, Italy, France, or Germany, this means the update should be operational around mid-afternoon, peninsular time, always subject to possible minor technical delays.
Outside of Europe, other windows have been considered: between the early hours of the morning on the west coast of the United States and in the early hours of the following day in regions such as Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. In any case, the download will automatically appear in Java and Bedrock clients when the patch is released in each region.
An update focused on mounted combat
Mounts of Mayhem arrives with the intention of give more weight to mounted battlesThis is something the community has been requesting for some time. It's no longer just about moving faster: now riding involves new threats, more types of enemies, and weapons designed to take advantage of mobility.
The patch introduces New mountable creatures, hostile variants, and changes to the behavior of classic mountsThe desert sands, the sunny plains of the Overworld, and the ocean zones incorporate specific mobs that take advantage of the verticality of combat and movement speed.
Furthermore, Microsoft and Mojang have emphasized that All these new features are arriving simultaneously in Minecraft Java and Bedrock.This avoids unequal wait times across platforms. Players on PC, consoles, and mobile devices can access the content simultaneously.
New enemies and mounts in the desert
One of the areas most transformed by the update is the desert biome, which receives new creatures designed for mounted combatThe desert ceases to be a relatively peaceful environment and becomes a more demanding place during the day.
On one side appear the camel husks, described as a new passive mob unique to the desertAlthough the creature itself is not aggressive by default, it usually spawns with one or even two hostile riders, which greatly complicates any attempt to approach it safely.
These special camels They don't burn in sunlight and can carry up to two enemies on their backs.This forces the player to defend themselves against both ranged and melee damage before even considering taming them. The premise is clear: desert mounts are no longer an easy resource, but a goal that demands preparation.
Along with them comes Parched, a skeleton variant adapted to the arid climateThis type of enemy is immune to solar damage, so it can appear in broad daylight, and it usually does so riding on camel husks. Its arrows, often linked to weakness effects, make desert areas places where advancing without protection can be costly.
The lance: a new weapon for fighting on foot or horseback
The other main protagonist of Mounts of Mayhem is the spear, a weapon designed to take advantage of speed It is wielded by the person who uses it, especially when mounted. It doesn't replace swords or axes, but rather adds to the available arsenal, with its own unique style of play.
The spear is available in various materials: wood, stone, copper, iron, gold, diamond and netheriteThis allows for progression similar to other tools and weapons, adapting the attack power to the stage of the game each player is in.
The weapon features two basic types of attackOn one hand, there's a quick jab, useful for short exchanges, and on the other, a charged attack that benefits especially from the momentum of riding a horse or any other mount. The damage scales with speed, rewarding well-timed charges.
To complement the new weapon, the following is added: exclusive Lunge enchantmentDesigned specifically for spears. When activated, it provides a forward boost during the thrust attack, ideal for to close the distance with enemies or escape from a complicated situationThe different levels of the enchantment extend the range of movement, increasing the tactical margin in PvP and PvE combat.
Underwater exploration: Nautilus and Zombie Nautilus
The update isn't limited to land. Oceanic areas are also receiving it. New content focused on aquatic mounts which significantly changes the way of exploring seabeds, monuments and ruins.
The main addition is the nautilus, a neutral aquatic mob that can be riddenOnce domesticated, it offers two very clear advantages: it increases underwater movement speed and pause the player's oxygen consumption while riding it. This allows one to venture into deep areas without relying so much on potions or water-breathing charms.
To tame this creature, the method is quite simple: The pufferfish becomes their favorite foodAfter gaining its trust, it is possible to attach a saddle and travel with relative safety through ocean biomes, combining mobility and survival.
However, the sea also presents additional threats. The zombie nautilus, a hostile version of the creature which appears in the oceans and is often ridden by a drowned man armed with a trident. To make it an ally, you must first knock the rider down and then lure the zombie nautilus with a pufferfish., following a domestication process similar to that of its neutral variant.
In addition, the update includes rare variants of zombie nautilus in warm watersincluding the primarily aesthetic coral variant. Different armor levels for nautilus and zombie nautilus are also added—copper, gold, iron, diamond, and netherite—allowing for customization of these aquatic mounts' protection.
Zombie horses and upgrades for classic mounts
Mounts of Mayhem also revalues ​​the traditional horses and saddlesespecially to horses. One of the most practical changes is that Horses, donkeys, mules, and camels can now swim with the player on their backs.Although its speed in the water is less than on land, this makes it easier to cross rivers and small lakes without having to constantly change course.
Among the new creatures, the following stands out: zombie horse, which now spawns naturally in survival modeHe appears at night accompanied by zombies armed with spears, adding an extra element of danger to nighttime walks in the overworld.
The process for acquiring this mount is clear: First you have to take down the rider, and then get on the horse to try to tame it.Once obtained, the zombie horse behaves like a passive mount, with the added appeal of its undead aesthetic and its fit with games of a darker theme.
For those seeking to maximize the survival of their animals, the netherite horse armorIt is obtained by combining a diamond horse armor with a netherite enhancement smithing template and a netherite ingot, resulting in the highest protection available for mountsas well as a much more imposing visual appearance.
With all these changes, Mounts of Mayhem positions itself as one of the updates most focused on transforming the relationship between player and mount Within Minecraft. New enemies in deserts and oceans, a weapon designed to exploit speed, aquatic mounts capable of hovering, and general improvements to horse and camel behavior give more weight to mounted combat and exploration. Both in Spain and the rest of Europe, the patch arrives amidst high demand for content that expands gameplay options, aiming to make every journey—whether on horseback, camel, or underwater aboard a nautilus—more tactically significant and offer greater customization possibilities.
