Minecraft continues to expand its universe on the Nintendo Switch™ platform with the thrilling release of the Mounts of Mayhem update, now available as a free game update.
Developed by Mojang Studios, Minecraft has consistently delivered fresh experiences to its passionate community, and this latest drop introduces a suite of new mounts, a game-changing weapon, and powerful armor that redefines both movement and combat across the Overworld. New Weapon: Master the Versatile Spear The headline addition in the Mounts of Mayhem update is the spear—a new weapon designed for dynamic, fast-paced play.
Ideal for both close quarters and mounted encounters, the spear allows players to utilize speed as a factor in their offensive strategy.
The spear comes with two distinct attack methods: the jab, which utilizes knockback to keep foes at bay, and the charge attack, delivering increased damage based on the player's movement speed—particularly potent while riding a mount. Mojang Studios confirmed that the spear also features a unique enchantment: Lunge.
Applying this enchantment to the spear grants players a burst of speed during a jab attack, helping to close the distance on adversaries.
The distance covered increases with the enchantment level.
Players should note, however, that using an enchanted spear depletes hunger points, with higher-level enchantments consuming more as players move swiftly in battle. Explore and Ride New Mounts The Mounts of Mayhem update revamps travel and exploration with a variety of new mounts available throughout Minecraft’s diverse biomes.
Players can dive underwater to discover and tame the nautilus and the rare zombie nautilus.
These aquatic mounts not only boost speed underwater but also offer the "Breath of the Nautilus" effect, which preserves your air supply, enabling longer underwater adventures.
Both can be domesticated using pufferfish. Desert explorers will encounter the camel husk, a hardy mob that thrives in sandy biomes and can host two riders simultaneously.
To tame these creatures, players will need to outmaneuver them in both mounted and ranged combat.
The night introduces zombie horses—passive mounts that spawn under spear-wielding zombie riders.
Dismount the hostile to claim your undead steed. Enhanced Protection with Netherite Horse Armor With Mounts of Mayhem's focus on mounted gameplay, horses now benefit from new Netherite armor—the strongest protection tier in the game and renowned for its immunity to fire.
This upgrade is crafted by combining diamond horse armor, a Netherite ingot, and a Netherite upgrade template at the smithing table.
In addition to outstanding durability, horses equipped with Netherite armor gain swimming abilities, simplifying water crossings for players on the move. Beware Hostile Riders and Mounted Foes Not all new mounts serve friendly purposes.
The nautilus, camel husk, and zombie horse often appear with aggressive riders.
Zombie nautiluses are commandeered by trident-wielding drowned mobs, while zombie horses arrive with spear-wielding zombies.
Camel husks, uniquely, are ridden by both a “husk” and a newly introduced hostile archer called the “parched,” which, unlike other undead mobs, is resistant to sunlight and attacks from a distance with a bow and arrow. Available Now The Mounts of Mayhem update for Minecraft on Nintendo Switch is available to download now for all players, requiring a free software update and internet connection.
As always, a registered Nintendo Account is necessary for online content.
This new release underlines Mojang Studios’ commitment to enhancing Minecraft’s depth and excitement, delivering compelling reasons for veterans and newcomers to saddle up and charge into adventure. © 2025 Mojang AB.
All Rights Reserved.
Minecraft, the Minecraft logo, the Creeper logo, and the Mojang Studios logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
Developed by Mojang Studios, Minecraft has consistently delivered fresh experiences to its passionate community, and this latest drop introduces a suite of new mounts, a game-changing weapon, and powerful armor that redefines both movement and combat across the Overworld. New Weapon: Master the Versatile Spear The headline addition in the Mounts of Mayhem update is the spear—a new weapon designed for dynamic, fast-paced play.
Ideal for both close quarters and mounted encounters, the spear allows players to utilize speed as a factor in their offensive strategy.
The spear comes with two distinct attack methods: the jab, which utilizes knockback to keep foes at bay, and the charge attack, delivering increased damage based on the player's movement speed—particularly potent while riding a mount. Mojang Studios confirmed that the spear also features a unique enchantment: Lunge.
Applying this enchantment to the spear grants players a burst of speed during a jab attack, helping to close the distance on adversaries.
The distance covered increases with the enchantment level.
Players should note, however, that using an enchanted spear depletes hunger points, with higher-level enchantments consuming more as players move swiftly in battle. Explore and Ride New Mounts The Mounts of Mayhem update revamps travel and exploration with a variety of new mounts available throughout Minecraft’s diverse biomes.
Players can dive underwater to discover and tame the nautilus and the rare zombie nautilus.
These aquatic mounts not only boost speed underwater but also offer the "Breath of the Nautilus" effect, which preserves your air supply, enabling longer underwater adventures.
Both can be domesticated using pufferfish. Desert explorers will encounter the camel husk, a hardy mob that thrives in sandy biomes and can host two riders simultaneously.
To tame these creatures, players will need to outmaneuver them in both mounted and ranged combat.
The night introduces zombie horses—passive mounts that spawn under spear-wielding zombie riders.
Dismount the hostile to claim your undead steed. Enhanced Protection with Netherite Horse Armor With Mounts of Mayhem's focus on mounted gameplay, horses now benefit from new Netherite armor—the strongest protection tier in the game and renowned for its immunity to fire.
This upgrade is crafted by combining diamond horse armor, a Netherite ingot, and a Netherite upgrade template at the smithing table.
In addition to outstanding durability, horses equipped with Netherite armor gain swimming abilities, simplifying water crossings for players on the move. Beware Hostile Riders and Mounted Foes Not all new mounts serve friendly purposes.
The nautilus, camel husk, and zombie horse often appear with aggressive riders.
Zombie nautiluses are commandeered by trident-wielding drowned mobs, while zombie horses arrive with spear-wielding zombies.
Camel husks, uniquely, are ridden by both a “husk” and a newly introduced hostile archer called the “parched,” which, unlike other undead mobs, is resistant to sunlight and attacks from a distance with a bow and arrow. Available Now The Mounts of Mayhem update for Minecraft on Nintendo Switch is available to download now for all players, requiring a free software update and internet connection.
As always, a registered Nintendo Account is necessary for online content.
This new release underlines Mojang Studios’ commitment to enhancing Minecraft’s depth and excitement, delivering compelling reasons for veterans and newcomers to saddle up and charge into adventure. © 2025 Mojang AB.
All Rights Reserved.
Minecraft, the Minecraft logo, the Creeper logo, and the Mojang Studios logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
