Minecraft will receive a huge update in December with spears and undead creatures

Mojang's sandbox receives one of its most striking playable changes in years.

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Minecraft is on the move again. Mojang has confirmed the arrival of a free update that introduces two of the most requested features by the community: new weapons and unprecedented mounts. The game continues to expand without losing its essence, but this patch is aimed directly at refreshing exploration and combat in the Bedrock versions for console, PC, and mobile devices.

The update, scheduled for December 9th, will be available at no additional cost and will add content that affects both the terrestrial and underwater worlds. It’s one of those changes that doesn’t just adjust parameters: it introduces new tools, specific creatures, and different ways to traverse and defend biomes.

Undead mounts and spears: this is the Mounts of Mayhem update coming to Minecraft

The main content of the patch arrives with Mounts of Mayhem, an update that incorporates zombified mounts with very specific uses. Among them, the zombie horse stands out, designed for fast travel, and an undead camel, ideal for traversing deserts and open areas. Mojang also adds a zombie variant of the Nautilus, intended for marine exploration and long underwater journeys.

• The other major addition is the spear, a long-requested weapon that finally becomes part of the game’s standard equipment. The incorporation is not superficial: it arrives with its own functions, such as charged hits and variable damage depending on the speed and force of the throw. It’s a tool that seeks to expand combat without breaking the game’s classic balance.

Minecraft continues to receive content that keeps the experience alive without losing its identity. On December 9th, we’ll see how these new mounts and the spear change the way we move and face the creatures of the cubic world.