Summary
A new snapshot update forMinecraftallows players to craft saddles for their mounts. It has been well over a decade since its release, butMinecrafthas become an unstoppable force. The open-world sandbox game is the best-selling game of all time and continues to see millions of players logging into the Overworld daily.
Mojang recently introducedin-gameMinecraftDLC based on theMinecraft Movie, a film that has been a runaway success for the company. Keen to capitalize on the popularity of its sandbox title, Mojang has been regularly updating the Overworld in 2025. The latest update is now available and is set to add a new crafting recipe to the game.
With the latestMinecraft25w20a update, players will now be able to craft saddles for their mounts. The cost of creating a saddle is three leather and one iron ingot, both of which are common materials found withinMinecraft’s Overworld. To unlock the saddle recipe, gamers only need to collect their first piece of leather. Snapshot 25w20a also includes various bug fixes, along with five additional tracks by the composer Amos Roddy. The new ambient sounds tie into Mojang’s secondMinecraftgame drop of 2025, which is expected in summer 2025.
The new saddle update builds on recent changes seen in 2025. Mojang has already released twosnapshots forMinecraftin May, giving players an advanced look at major updates coming to the Overworld.MinecraftJava Edition snapshot 25w19a introduced adjusted fog levels depending on the weather, along with new target tolerance margins for projectile weapons. The update to projectiles now allows for better precision when aiming at other players or enemies.
While Mojang continues to build its massively successful sandbox game, some fans were left disappointed as one major feature was removed entirely. TheMicrosoft-owned developers officially ended VR support forMinecraft, removing access to virtual and mixed reality options from the Bedrock Edition 1.21.80 patch. Players were given advanced warning in 2024 about the removal of virtual and mixed reality support, but it has been seen as a blow for those who enjoyed the additional level of immersion.
Mojang’s saddle update is still going to be a hit with some fans in theMinecraftcommunity, with the latest snapshot adding another layer of customization to a game that offers an almost infinite number of ways to play. Combined withthe latest combat upgrades inMinecraft, it seems the developers are going to continue to support the game in the years to come.
Removing Saddles and Equipment
Loot Table Changes
Some loot tables have had saddles removed from them and replaced with 1-5 Leather:
Developer’s Note:Dialogs are not supposed to fully describe any in-game UI, but just to allow custom content to display simple messages and get input from users. This feature is intentionally limited to match that use case.
minecraft:notice
minecraft:confirmation
minecraft:multi_action
minecraft:server_links
minecraft:dialog_list
minecraft:simple_input_form
minecraft:multi_action_input_form
minecraft:plain_message
minecraft:item
minecraft:text
minecraft:boolean
minecraft:single_option
minecraft:number_range
minecraft:command_template
minecraft:custom_template
minecraft:custom_form
Fields:
Built-in dialogs
The built-in datapack contains some custom dialogs to provide customization of specific screens used by client
minecraft:custom_options
Ghasts flying_speed attribute
Minecraft
WHERE TO PLAY
Minecraft is a game made up of blocks, creatures, and community. You can survive the night or build a work of art – the choice is all yours. But if the thought of exploring a vast new world all on your own feels overwhelming, then fear not!Minecraft has no set goal and can be played however you’d like! This is why it’s sometimes called a “sandbox game” – there are lots of things for you to do, and lots of ways that you can play. If you like being creative, then you can use the blocks to build things from your imagination. If you’re feeling brave, you can explore the world and face daring challenges. Blocks can be broken, crafted, placed to reshape the landscape, or used to build fantastical creations.Creatures can be battled or befriended, depending on how you play. The world of Minecraft allows for epic adventures, quiet meditations, and everything in between. You can even share your creations with other players, or play in community worlds!
