Mojang Studios released Minecraft Snapshot 25W46A on November 11, 2025, focusing on polishing features for the upcoming Mounts of Mayhem update. This snapshot brings smarter mob behaviors, organized spawn eggs, and other tweaks to enhance gameplay ahead of the full release later this year.
Players around the world are diving into these changes, which aim to make mounts more reliable and the game world more immersive. With Mounts of Mayhem set to introduce new mobs and items like spears and netherite horse armor, this snapshot ensures everything runs smoothly.
Key Mob Upgrades in Snapshot 25W46A
The update makes several mobs act in smarter ways. For example, the Parched, a new hostile mob that spawns in deserts at night and shoots arrows of weakness, now has full immunity to the weakness effect itself. This change prevents players from easily turning the tables on it during fights.
Horses, mules, donkeys, camels, zombie horses, and camel husks no longer panic when hit if a mob is riding or controlling them. This tweak opens up new possibilities for creative builds and redstone contraptions involving mounted mobs.
Nautiluses and zombie nautiluses also get a boost with new sound effects during dash attacks. These underwater creatures, part of the update’s focus on mounts, now feel more alive and responsive in ocean biomes.
Spawn Egg Organization for Easier Creativity
One of the most welcome changes is the new sorting system for spawn eggs in the creative inventory. Mojang grouped them into thematic categories to help players find what they need faster.
This organization follows a logical structure based on game dimensions and mob types. It ties into the broader Mounts of Mayhem theme, where new variants like zombie horsemen and parched on camel husks expand mob diversity.
Here is how the spawn eggs are now categorized:
| Category | Subcategory | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Overworld | Farm Animals | Cow, Pig, Sheep |
| Overworld | Mounts | Horse, Donkey, Camel |
| Overworld | Pets | Cat, Dog, Parrot |
| Overworld | Wild Animals | Fox, Rabbit, Bee |
| Overworld | Aquatic | Turtle, Squid, Nautilus |
| Overworld | Miscellaneous | Bat, Glow Squid |
| Overworld | Golems | Iron Golem, Snow Golem |
| Overworld | Villagers | Villager, Wandering Trader |
| Overworld | Undead | Zombie, Skeleton |
| Overworld | Spiders | Spider, Cave Spider |
| Overworld | Monsters | Creeper, Slime |
| Overworld | Illagers | Pillager, Evoker |
| Nether | – | Piglin, Strider, Hoglin |
| The End | – | Enderman, Shulker |
This setup makes building custom worlds or testing new features much simpler, especially with the influx of mount-related mobs.
Technical Tweaks and Polish
Snapshot 25W46A includes several behind-the-scenes improvements for developers and resource pack creators. Resource packs now offer more freedom in block model creation, allowing for custom designs that fit the Mounts of Mayhem aesthetic.
On the item side, a new field lets items emit specific game events during interactions. Mojang also reverted some loot pool changes from earlier snapshots to keep things balanced.
A fun addition is a new splash text: “One does not simply walk to the Far Lands.” This nods to Minecraft’s history, as players recently reached the Far Lands in survival mode on October 4, 2025, proving the old saying wrong.
These tweaks show Mojang’s commitment to refining the game based on community feedback from previous snapshots like 25W45A, which added netherite horse armor and coral zombie nautiluses.
How These Changes Fit the Mounts of Mayhem Update
Mounts of Mayhem, announced at Minecraft Live in September 2025, promises to shake up exploration with rideable nautiluses, nautilus armor, zombie horsemen, and more. This snapshot builds on that by making mounts tougher and interactions more fluid.
For instance, netherite horse armor from the previous snapshot gets indirect support through the no-panic feature, letting players take armored horses into battles without unexpected issues. The update also ties into recent trends, like the growing popularity of mob farms and underwater bases in community servers.
Players testing these features report smoother gameplay, especially in deserts and oceans where new mobs appear. This aligns with Mojang’s goal to make Minecraft more dynamic without overwhelming beginners.
What Players Can Expect Next
With Mounts of Mayhem slated for release by the end of 2025, snapshots like this one are crucial for bug fixes and balance. Mojang has already rolled out features in earlier versions, such as spears that are now less forgiving on missed charges.
Community reactions on social platforms highlight excitement for these polishes. Many builders appreciate the spawn egg sorting, while fighters enjoy the Parched’s new immunity for added challenge.
As Minecraft continues to evolve, these updates keep the game fresh amid competitors like Roblox and Fortnite, which have seen similar mob-focused expansions this year.
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