Devices · 1h ago
Minecraft Java Edition Gets First System Requirements Bump in 17 Years
Microsoft raised Minecraft Java Edition's minimum specs for the first time since 2009, now requiring at least 8GB of RAM and a CPU from 2020 or later. Recommended specs jump to 16GB RAM and a newer processor. The change aligns with current Steam Hardware Survey data but may force older PC users to upgrade.
Meridian48 take
The update is overdue for a game that's evolved significantly, but the new requirements are modest by modern standards and unlikely to impact most players.
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Minecraft system requirements raised for the first time in 17 years — Microsoft now recommends 16GB of RAM and a 2020s or newer CPU to run the Java Edition →
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