The recent Minecraft Live showcase has concluded, offering an extensive preview of the upcoming Copper Age and a tantalizing glimpse of the forthcoming Mounts of Mayhem game drop, slated for release later this year. The livestream serves as a pivotal platform for enthusiasts of this iconic sandbox game, and this edition certainly did not disappoint.
Exciting New Features in The Copper Age
As a devoted fan of Terraria, the anticipation for copper’s introduction into Minecraft has been palpable. The latest showcase confirmed the arrival of The Copper Age, set to launch on Tuesday, September 30. This new material promises to revolutionize early gameplay, with features that have been in testing, including the charming Copper Golem, which can efficiently sort items between Copper Chests.
Upon the release, players can expect to utilize copper in a variety of standard tools, armor, weapons, torches, lanterns, chains, and more. The aesthetically pleasing green-tinged Copper Torch and Copper Lantern stand out as personal favorites, bridging the gap between iron and gold in terms of protection, damage, and durability.
Additionally, the update introduces the Shelf, a novel piece of furniture that functions like a three-space item frame while also serving as storage, allowing players to hold entire stacks of items.
Mounts of Mayhem: A New Adventure Awaits
The livestream also provided a sneak peek into the upcoming Mounts of Mayhem, scheduled for late 2025. This expansion will introduce a new tiered weapon, the Spear, which can be employed for both jabbing and charged attacks. When timed perfectly, this weapon can knock adversaries off their mounts. Players can wield the Spear while riding their own mounts or minecarts, with its damage scaling based on speed.
Among the new features is the Nautilus, an underwater mount that players can tame by feeding it Pufferfish. Once befriended, the Nautilus allows for stylish ocean exploration and can be equipped with various armor types. A unique benefit of riding the Nautilus is the special effect that prevents air bubbles from being consumed, enabling extended underwater adventures.
However, caution is advised in the depths, as a Zombie Nautilus variant poses a significant threat and is favored by the Drowned. Additionally, the Zombie Horse, previously exclusive to Creative mode, will now make its debut in Survival mode. While its rider may not be friendly, the horses themselves remain passive towards players.
Minecraft Mounts of Mayhem is set to launch in late 2025, with testing available soon via Bedrock preview and Java snapshots. A celebratory video featuring the Happy Ghast mob, introduced with Chase the Skies, was also revealed, alongside the exciting announcement of a Dragon Ball Z DLC arriving later this year.
For those eager for The Copper Age, a selection of the best Minecraft mods and seeds for 2025 is readily available. The community is buzzing with anticipation—are you ready to embark on this new adventure with the Nautilus? Join the PCGamesN community Discord server to share your excitement and insights from the showcase.
