Exciting developments are on the horizon for Minecraft fans, as the game is set to introduce a much-anticipated feature: the ability to craft saddles. After years of players scouring chests and engaging in trade to get their hands on these vital items, they can now focus less on hunting for them and more on the exhilarating experience of riding. This innovative crafting option is currently undergoing testing and is available for those eager to take it for a spin.
Saddles have been part of the Minecraft experience since 2010, empowering players to command a variety of mounts once donned. Initially limited to dungeon loot, the avenues for acquiring saddles have widened with the game’s growth, thanks to the introduction of various rideable animals, including horses, pigs, and even camels.
Players today have multiple ways to obtain saddles: fishing, trading with villagers, or occasionally claiming them after defeating specific mobs. However, the hassle of securing one often felt tedious. Enter Minecraft’s latest testing update, which simplifies this process significantly. By combining three pieces of leather with a single ingot, players can craft their own saddles, unlocking a plethora of adventures on horseback, pigback, or camelback. Notably, players can even remove saddles from pigs without the need to dispatch the animal, much to the delight of in-game animal lovers.
Beyond this thrilling addition, Mojang has also enhanced the game with five new ambient music tracks composed by Amos Roddy, reflecting features on the agenda for Minecraft’s significant update in 2025. Players can also look forward to a new jukebox music disc titled “Tears,” which they can earn by defeating ghasts in the Nether.
Currently, all of these exciting features are part of Mojang’s latest Java snapshot and the new Bedrock beta/preview update, though Android players will have to wait a bit longer. These additions are expected to be officially released with Minecraft’s second major update later this year. Additionally, for fans intrigued by the visually stunning Vibrant Visuals makeover, it has been available for testing since April.
This year marks a pivotal moment for Minecraft, especially following the overwhelming reception of its live-action film adaptation featuring Jack Black. If you’re keen on recreating the cinematic magic at home—perhaps while dramatically tossing popcorn everywhere—the film was digitally released just this week.
