Minecraft Java Edition System Requirements Raised for First Time in 17 Years
Microsoft has announced the first increase in system requirements for Minecraft: Java Edition in 17 years. The new minimum specifications require 8GB of RAM (12GB for integrated graphics) and a CPU from the 2020s, such as an Intel Core i3-10100 or AMD Ryzen 3 3100. Recommended specs now call for 16GB of RAM and a newer GPU like the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060. The company cites the need for smoother performance and future features, including a transition from OpenGL to Vulkan. Players with older hardware may still launch the game but performance is no longer guaranteed. Those affected can switch to the Bedrock Edition, though they may lose access to mods. The article notes that upgrading to a used gaming PC for around $350-$500 could provide a decade of playability.
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