Mojang has raised Minecraft Java Edition’s minimum RAM to 8GB and now recommends 16GB for smooth 1080p gameplay.

It's catching up to reality.

Minecraft: Java Edition is raising its minimum and recommended PC system requirements for the first time in 17 years as Microsoft prepares the game for future Vulkan-based improvements, though older ...

Winners & losers: For the first time in nearly two decades, Mojang has announced a significant change in Minecraft's hardware requirements, a rare move for one of the biggest gaming products in ...

Minecraft Java Edition has some of gaming history's most iconic textures and graphics. Players still adore its pixelated and blocky visuals despite its seemingly outdated appearance. However, since it ...

It is no secret that Minecraft is not known for its graphics or stunning visuals. Even when it came out in 2011, it looked dated and old since it consisted of blocks and pixelated textures. Over the ...

Mojang has started rolling out the Minecraft Java Edition 26.2 update, called Chaos Cubed, bringing a new underground biome, a new mob, additional blocks, a Friends List feature, and experimental ...

Minecraft Java and Bedrock edition launched on PC in 2022, bringing the two main versions of the game to a mutual launcher. But even with the two games living happily as one, it can be a bit confusing ...

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