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Minecraft’s 2025 end‑of‑year stats prove the game is still a global phenomenon with numbers most franchises can only dream of
AppWizard
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.
The Changing Face of the Minecraft Zombie: How the Mob Works, Why It Matters, and What Players Should Know
AppWizard
December 29, 2025

The Changing Face of the Minecraft Zombie: How the Mob Works, Why It Matters, and What Players Should Know

Zombies in Minecraft spawn in dimly lit areas, pursue players, and are harmed by sunlight unless sheltered. They can break wooden doors on hard difficulty, pick up weapons or armor, and can chain-aggro when one groans. In Survival Mode, they motivate players to build defenses, provide rotten flesh for dogs, and offer experience points. In Creative Mode, they are used to test mob farms and traps, with customizable skins available. In Adventure Mode, they are utilized for scripted events and challenges. Recent updates have improved their pathfinding, spawn dynamics, sound design, and textures. Players can prevent spawns with light, use shields, gain height advantage, farm zombies for XP, and keep extra blocks for emergencies.
Minecraft update today (9th December): What changes in the Mounts of Mayhem patch notes?
AppWizard
December 11, 2025

Minecraft update today (9th December): What changes in the Mounts of Mayhem patch notes?

The Minecraft "Mounts of Mayhem" update is set to be released on Tuesday, December 9th, at approximately 4 PM GMT. The update will introduce new features including camel husks, skeletons riding camels, a new weapon called the spear with jabbing and charging attacks, the Spear Lunge enchantment, a new neutral mob called Nautilus that can be ridden underwater, zombie nautilus with drowned enemies, zombie horses ridden by zombies, significant improvements to horse mechanics allowing them to swim, and the ability to craft Netherite horse armor. Expected launch times in various time zones include 8 AM PST, 9 AM MST, 10 AM CST, 11 AM EST, 1 PM BRT, 5 PM CET, 6 PM SAST, 8 PM GST, 12 AM SGT (December 10th), 1 AM JST (December 10th), 3 AM AEDT (December 10th), and 5 AM NZDT (December 10th).
Minecraft "Mounts of Mayhem" 1.21.130 update out now, patch notes
AppWizard
December 11, 2025

Minecraft “Mounts of Mayhem” 1.21.130 update out now, patch notes

Minecraft's latest update, version 1.21.130, titled "Mounts of Mayhem," introduces several new features, including: - New mounts: Horses, Zombie Horses, Donkeys, Mules, and Camels now float when ridden while swimming. - Netherite Horse Armor: Craftable at a Smithing Table using Diamond Horse Armor, a Netherite Ingot, and a Netherite Upgrade, providing 19 armor points. - Nautilus: A new neutral aquatic mob that can be tamed with Pufferfish, spawns in all ocean biomes, and grants the "Breath of the Nautilus" effect when mounted. - Nautilus Armor: Equipable on both Nautilus and Zombie Nautilus, available in Copper, Golden, Iron, Diamond, and Netherite versions. - Zombie Nautilus: A neutral underwater mob that attacks with a Dash attack and can be tamed using Pufferfish. - Coral Zombie Nautilus: A variant of the Zombie Nautilus that spawns in Warm Oceans. - Spear: A new weapon crafted from various materials, featuring two attack types: Jab and Charge. - New mobs: Zombie Horse, which spawns naturally at night in Plains and Savanna biomes, and Parched, a Skeleton variant that spawns in Deserts. - Camel Husk: An undead Camel variant that spawns in Deserts. - Various audio adjustments, block generation fixes, and gameplay enhancements, along with numerous bug fixes for improved stability and performance.
Minecraft's Mounts of Mayhem Update Lets Players Ride Into Combat
AppWizard
December 10, 2025

Minecraft’s Mounts of Mayhem Update Lets Players Ride Into Combat

The fourth and final update for Minecraft in 2025, titled Mounts of Mayhem, has launched for both Java and Bedrock Edition players. This update introduces new mounts and challenges, including camel husks in desert biomes, which are accompanied by mob riders called the Parched. Players can also encounter zombie horses with zombie riders at night and tame nautilus and zombie nautilus underwater. The update adds a spear for combat, allows horses to swim, and enables players to equip horses with Netherite armor. Future updates are planned for 2026, and a new mobile game, Minecraft Blast, is in testing.
It's the first time I've ever missed a Minecraft Live — but I still caught all the best Minecraft announcements
AppWizard
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.
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AppWizard
March 27, 2025

The Best Minecraft Updates (And How They Changed Multiplayer Forever)

Minecraft has evolved significantly since its inception, with various updates introducing new features and enhancing gameplay. 1. Beta 1.8 (2011): Introduced hunger, sprinting, strongholds, and villages, marking the transition to survival mode and boosting multiplayer dynamics with the rise of PvP servers and Hunger Games-style minigames. 2. Release 1.3 (2012): Unified single-player and multiplayer modes, allowing single-player worlds to function as lightweight servers and introducing command blocks for scripting events, enhancing multiplayer experiences. 3. Release 1.7 (2013): Added new biomes and improved world generation, enriching multiplayer exploration and encouraging themed survival worlds and roleplay. 4. Release 1.8 (2014): Introduced armor stands, banners, and enhanced creator tools, allowing for custom lobbies and scripted events, fostering a thriving multiplayer scene. 5. Release 1.13 (2018): Revitalized oceans with new features like coral reefs and improved swimming mechanics, leading to water-themed multiplayer worlds and ambitious server designs. 6. Release 1.16 (2020): Transformed the Nether with new biomes and mobs, introducing Netherite and creating new survival challenges and PvE zones for multiplayer. 7. Releases 1.17 & 1.18 (2021): Overhauled terrain generation, expanding world height and creating dynamic multiplayer experiences with group mining expeditions and scenic base-building. 8. Release 1.20 (2023): Focused on storytelling with new features like archaeology and sniffer mobs, promoting collaborative narratives and community-driven experiences in multiplayer.
10 Minecraft updates fans would like in future
AppWizard
December 25, 2024

10 Minecraft updates fans would like in future

Minecraft players have expressed various desires for future updates on the game's subreddit, with a thread initiated by user Mammoth-Warthog6340 serving as a platform for these discussions. Key suggestions include: 1. Enhancements to ambiance with additional effects and sounds, such as particle effects and softer rain sounds. 2. A rework of older mobs for more fluid animations and realistic portrayals. 3. Introduction of new village variants in jungle and swamp biomes, along with new trade rules for villagers. 4. A redstone update featuring sticky redstone, resmeltable copper ingots, and new minecart mechanics. 5. An update for The End dimension, including biome overhauls, ambient sounds, and new ore types. 6. A dedicated optimization update to improve performance across devices. 7. Incorporation of mobs that lost past Mob Votes, like the moo bloom and Iceologer. 8. A seasons update to introduce varying weather conditions. 9. Addition of new tree types, such as peach and mango trees, for enhanced building options. 10. A comprehensive environment update to introduce new animals and biomes, aiming for a more vibrant ecosystem.
"After 4 years we get an item…": Minecraft Announces the Release of 1 Feature Promised Years Ago
AppWizard
June 30, 2024

“After 4 years we get an item…”: Minecraft Announces the Release of 1 Feature Promised Years Ago

Minecraft has finally added bundles to the game after being announced four years ago. Bundles allow players to store different item types in the same inventory slot and stack items up to a certain number, creating more space in the regular inventory. Despite positive reactions, some players criticize Mojang Studios for being late in implementing this essential in-game item.
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