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Sep 8, 2015 · Thanks to a new launcher, Minecraft no longer requires you to install Java, so you can finally remove it. The short version is that Minecraft is now bundling a standalone version of Java into their installation and it doesn't have the security problems and annoyances that regular Java does.
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Java 21 is required, though the game comes with its own version of Java, so no manual installation is required. The below requirements are for the unmodified/"vanilla" versions of the game. Mods, resource packs and custom maps can have significantly higher requirements.
Oct 25, 2021 · Minecraft: Java Edition is only available on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Minecraft: Bedrock Edition is available on Windows 10 and 11, Xbox One, Xbox Series S and X, PlayStation 4 and 5, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, and Windows Mobile.
Jan 8, 2022 · You don’t technically need the launcher to play Minecraft, however it is highly recommended and is necessary to install Minecraft. The launcher will allow you to play both Java and Bedrock, assuming that they are both purchased.
Minecraft (Java Edition) is written in Java, and uses it for game logic, rendering, and networking. As of September 19, 2023, the latest stable Java versions are 1.8.0_382 (OpenJDK) (Long-Term Support or LTS), 11.0.20 (LTS), 17.0.8 (LTS) and 21 (LTS).
Hardware requirements are announced for some editions of Minecraft. Java Edition hardware requirements lists hardware requirements for Java Edition. Bedrock Edition#Compatible devices lists hardware requirements for Bedrock Edition. (Do note the hardware is old and may no longer be supported)
Aug 24, 2023 · The official Minecraft system requirements lists multiple versions depending on the game version you are using: Java 8 is required to run Minecraft versions 1.12 through 1.17. Java 17 is required to run Minecraft version 1.18 and up.
