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January 1, 2026

Minecraft’s 2025 end‑of‑year stats prove the game is still a global phenomenon with numbers most franchises can only dream of

Minecraft has continued to thrive for 15 years, with Mojang Studios sharing a retrospective of 2025 that includes impressive community statistics. Players logging into the Minecraft: Bedrock Edition dressing room can receive a free Inflatable Chicken Suit Character Creator item. The introduction of the copper golem mob resulted in nearly a billion of these creatures spawning, while over 270 million mounts were tamed, with players collectively traversing 335 billion blocks. However, saddles were crafted only 16 million times. Mojang hosted two Minecraft Live events in 2025, the first in March, which revealed the year's first three updates and announced a forthcoming Minecraft movie set for a sequel in 2027. The Spring to Life update enhanced Overworld diversity and quality-of-life improvements, followed by the Vibrant Visuals update for graphics upgrades and the Chase the Skies update for new ghostly mounts. The September event introduced The Copper Age update, and the year ended with the Mounts of Mayhem update, which added new mobs and a new weapon. Mojang also announced a collaboration with King to develop Minecraft Blast, a new mobile game. Changes for 2026 include the removal of code obfuscation for modders and a shift in version numbering.

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December 10, 2025

Minecraft’s final update of the year is officially here — Mounts of Mayhem brings mounted combat to the Overworld

2025 has seen two Minecraft Live events and four significant content updates, culminating in the final update of the year titled Mounts of Mayhem. This update introduces new features such as a tiered weapon called the spear, which has extended reach and can be crafted from various materials. It includes jab and charge attacks and is designed for mounted combat. A new mount, the nautilus, has been added for underwater exploration, which can be tamed and provides the "Breath of the Nautilus" effect. Three undead mounts have been introduced: the zombie horse, camel husk, and zombie nautilus, each with unique characteristics. The update also features a new hostile mob, the parched, which spawns in deserts and fires arrows of weakness. Additional changes include mounts floating in water, the ability to upgrade diamond horse armor to netherite, and new graphics options for Minecraft: Java Edition. Mojang plans to implement smaller, more frequent updates in the future. Changelogs for both Minecraft: Java Edition 1.21.11 and Minecraft: Bedrock Edition 1.21.130 are available for review.

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November 27, 2025

Minecraft’s Final Game Drop Update Of 2025 Arrives Next Month

Minecraft's upcoming content drop, 'Mounts of Mayhem', will be released for the Bedrock Edition on 9th December 2025. Key features include the introduction of a new weapon, the spear, a Zombie Horse, a new tameable mob called Nautilus, and the Camel Husk with two riders (a husk and a parched). Quality-of-life improvements will allow players to traverse water while mounted on horseback. Additional details can be found in the latest monthly video update and the Minecraft Live September 2025 round-up post.

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November 4, 2025

URI art professor’s work featured in ‘Minecraft’video game

Travess Smalley, an assistant print media professor at the University of Rhode Island, discovered Minecraft over a decade ago and began exploring its creative potential. He has integrated his artistic expressions into the game, which has sold over 350 million copies globally. Smalley uses a "chance flower" program to generate unique art, similar to the procedurally generated worlds in Minecraft. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he developed work on a dedicated Minecraft server, creating a digital world that transforms the game into an expansive poem. His projects include "pixel rugs," generative digital artworks translated into hand-woven rugs, and "CRAWL," a video maze game featuring 512 distinct artworks. Smalley plans to release a book titled "Pixel Rugs" in January 2026 and encourages his students to use Minecraft as a medium for artistic expression.

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October 10, 2025

Minecraft’s latest test lets you play with spears, zombie mounts, and more starting today

Minecraft is set to release the Mounts of Mayhem update, with early testing already underway. This update is the fourth major release for 2025 and focuses on rideable mounts. Features include the introduction of a spear, a new melee weapon that allows for distance strikes and has a "Lunge" enchantment for mounted combat. Players can also tame zombie mounts, including zombie nautiluses and zombie horses, after defeating their aggressive riders. The update will be available across all platforms during the holiday season, with current features accessible to Java Edition players and a preview for Bedrock Edition players coming soon.

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October 4, 2025

Minecraft shares a new Dragon Ball Z DLC teaser

Dragon Ball Z will be introduced into the Minecraft universe later this year. Players can claim a free Super Saiyan Hair item in the Marketplace. The upcoming downloadable content (DLC) will include gameplay mechanics such as Kamehamehas and Spirit Bombs, enhancing the gaming experience by merging elements from both franchises.

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October 1, 2025

Finally, Minecraft’s Copper Age Update Arrives – Golems, New Gear & More!

On September 30, 2025, Mojang released Game Drop 3 of 2025, introducing "The Copper Age" in Minecraft. This update allows players to use copper for crafting tools, light sources, smart storage, and copper golems. Copper tools and armor are now available, positioned between stone and iron in terms of durability and effectiveness. The Copper Golem can organize items in a Copper Chest, which players can craft using copper ingots. New cosmetic items include copper variants of existing blocks that oxidize over time. Players can use beeswax to prevent oxidation or refine copper items. The update has received positive feedback from the community, with many considering it a long-awaited enhancement. Future updates, including the Mounts of Mayhem, have also been teased.

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October 1, 2025

Minecraft Mounts of Mayhem update: everything you need to know about the 4th drop of the year

Minecraft's upcoming update, Mounts of Mayhem, will introduce new mounts and items to enhance riding mechanics. The update does not have a confirmed release date but is expected to arrive before 2026, potentially aligning with the winter break. New mounts include the nautilus, which players can tame with pufferfish, and zombie horses, now available in survival mode. The update will also feature nautilus armor in various materials and a new weapon, the spear, designed for mounted combat with two attack options.

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September 29, 2025

Everything that was unveiled at Minecraft LIVE 2025

Mojang's Minecraft LIVE 2025 revealed several updates, including the release date for The Copper Age on September 30th, which introduces the Copper Golem and new copper tools, armor, and weaponry. The upcoming Mounts of Mayhem update will feature The Nautilus, a rideable underwater mob, and a new spear with unique mechanics based on player movement speed. Additionally, a collaboration with Dragon Ball Z will introduce a free Super Saiyan hair character creation item, with more content to follow. The event also showcased an animation for the Happy Ghast feature and a new tutorial for beginners.

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September 29, 2025

It’s the first time I’ve ever missed a Minecraft Live — but I still caught all the best Minecraft announcements

The author has been covering Minecraft updates for Windows Central and missed the Minecraft Live event in September 2025 due to a work trip. Notable updates this year include "Spring to Life," "Happy Ghasts," and the upcoming "Copper Age" update, set to launch on September 30, 2025. The Copper Age introduces the Copper Golem, new decorative blocks, and a full suite of copper armor, weapons, and tools. Additionally, the "Mounts of Mayhem" update will introduce a new underwater mount called the Nautilus, which can be tamed and controlled, and features a "Breath of the Nautilus" effect. The update will also enhance hostile mobs, including the introduction of the Zombie Horse and a new weapon called the Spear. Mojang Studios announced collaborations, including a Dragon Ball Z DLC and a partnership with Conservation International that introduces the Friendly Fishing Add-On, contributing to conservation efforts. Players can collect a free Super Saiyan Hair item until November 4, 2025.