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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 17, 2025

Minecraft: Mounts of Mayhem- How To Ride Camel Husks

The Camel Husk is a new double-seater mount introduced in Minecraft's latest update, found exclusively in the Desert biome at night or during thunderstorms. It spawns when ridden by a Husk and a Parched, collectively known as the Camel Husk Jockey. Taming the Camel Husk requires a saddle, but players must first defeat the Husk and Parched. Players can lead or heal the Camel Husk using a Rabbit’s Foot, which can be obtained from defeating Rabbits or the Husk itself. Riding the Camel Husk allows for two players and features a dash charge mechanic. The Parched also spawns in the Desert biome at night, typically in groups of four, and wields a bow or may appear in armor. Both the Camel Husk and Parched do not burn in sunlight, which affects gameplay strategies.

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December 14, 2025

Minecraft: How to Tame a Zombie Horse

Minecraft's latest update, Mounts of Mayhem, introduces the Zombie Horse, a docile mob that can be found in the Savanna and Plains biomes, often encountered as part of a Zombie Horseman. Players can tame a Zombie Horse by defeating its Zombie rider and using Red Mushrooms to heal it. To ride the Zombie Horse, players need to craft a Saddle using 3 Leather and 1 Iron Ingot and equip it. Zombie Horses are vulnerable to sunlight, so equipping Horse Armor is recommended for protection.

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December 9, 2025

Charge! Minecraft’s ‘Mounts of Mayhem’ Drop Arrives with Zombie Horses

The Mounts of Mayhem expansion for Minecraft has launched for both Java and Bedrock Editions, introducing new combat and exploration elements. In the desert biome, players encounter the Camel Husk, a passive mob that serves as transport for hostile riders, including a Husk and a new skeleton variant called the Parched, which thrives in sunlight. Players must defeat both riders to tame the Camel Husk. The Spear weapon has been added, enhancing combat dynamics with damage output increasing with player speed. The Lunge enchantment allows for increased speed during jab attacks. Underwater exploration is enhanced with the Nautilus, a neutral mob that can be tamed with a Pufferfish, providing speed boosts and air supply preservation. Players must defeat its rider, the Zombie Nautilus, to tame it. Horses can now swim in water, and players can craft Netherite Horse Armour by combining Diamond Horse Armour with a Netherite Upgrade Smithing Template and an Ingot. Undead horses will appear at night with spear-wielding zombie riders, requiring players to defeat the riders to tame them.

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November 29, 2025

Oozing fiery, retropunk goodness, this survival game’s new trailer is so cool I’m not even mad about its delay

Into the Fire's early access launch has been delayed to 2026, previously set for 2025. Players will take on the role of a retropunk firefighter in Dante's Archipelago, managing temperature and water supplies while rescuing survivors from volcanic eruptions. The game features a sanctuary called The Hub for recuperation and tool crafting, with an arsenal that includes an axe, foam grenades, and water-dousing shotguns. A notable vehicle in the game is a propeller-driven sledge. The new trailer reveals supernatural elements such as fire jellyfish and ghostly apparitions. Closed playtests will be available to members of the game's Discord community.

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November 26, 2025

How to Tame Camel Husks in Minecraft

The Camel Husk is an undead variant of the traditional camel in Minecraft, set to debut with the Mounts of Mayhem update. It spawns exclusively in desert biomes at night when the light level is zero, with a 10% chance of appearing with two riders: a Husk and a Parched. Camel Husks require open spaces for spawning and cannot be found in caves. To tame a Camel Husk, players must first defeat its riders and then feed it a rabbit's foot, which will result in red hearts appearing above its head. Players can ride the Camel Husk after taming it by equipping a saddle, which allows for navigation and speed bursts. Camel Husks are immune to sunlight and have a robust health bar. Breeding between Camel Husks is not possible.

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November 23, 2025

A huge anime action game is stripping out its gacha loot boxes to be reborn as a full-fledged MMORPG, and I can’t wait

Tower of Fantasy, a free-to-play shared-world anime game, is set to undergo a significant rework with the release of version 5.5 on November 25. This update aims to align the game more closely with its original MMORPG vision, moving away from traditional gacha mechanics. Key features include a 'Crew Base' for player interaction, 'GvE Crew events', team-triggered Combo Attack animations, and six new life classes. The gacha system will be removed, allowing players to obtain and upgrade weapons and characters through regular gameplay. Additionally, stat rolls on gear have been refined, and stamina requirements have been lifted to enhance character progression and encourage teamwork.

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November 15, 2025

Mob Menagerie: Llama

Llamas thrive in diverse environments, including savanna plateaus, windswept hills, gravelly terrains, and forest biomes. In the Bedrock Edition, they can also be found in standard savanna regions. A typical group of llamas consists of four to six individuals, displaying colors such as rich browns, creamy whites, and soft grays. They are generally indifferent to human presence but may spit if approached too closely. Llamas can defend themselves against wild wolves but are tolerant of tamed wolves if not provoked. Taming a llama requires persistence, involving mounting and offering wheat. Once tamed, llamas can carry a chest with three to fifteen slots and can be adorned with carpets for unique designs. Llamas can form a caravan by leashing one, allowing for the transportation of goods over long distances.

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November 12, 2025

Minecraft’s Mounts of Mayhem update will include Netherite horse armor, which still won’t convince me to take my noble steed to the Nether but is a nice touch

The upcoming game update, Mounts of Mayhem, will introduce Netherite Horse Armor, which is stronger than diamond and designed to protect horses during adventures in Minecraft. However, a reported glitch causes the armor to disappear when thrown into lava, preventing retrieval. This issue has been flagged for a fix before the update's release.

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October 29, 2025

Minecraft has announced a handful of new mobs coming in the Mounts of Mayhem drop, and horses will finally be able to swim (which is huge)

The Mounts of Mayhem update in Minecraft allows all mounts to swim across water. It introduces three new mobs: a new mount and two variants that spawn primarily in the desert biome. The new mobs include the parched, a skeleton variant that is active during the day and wields a bow, and the spear-wielding husk, a zombie variant that is also resistant to sunlight. Additionally, there is a camel husk that can carry two riders. Players may encounter these mobs together, increasing the challenge in the desert.