Mojang Studios has recently revised the system requirements for Minecraft: Java Edition, reflecting the evolving demands of the game nearly two decades after its initial release. The updated specifications necessitate more memory, faster processors, and enhanced graphics capabilities, aligning them with the standards of contemporary PCs. In a statement, Mojang likened this transition to a teenager outgrowing their shoes, emphasizing the need for the game to adapt and grow.
The previous requirements, which were based on older hardware and graphics technology, no longer suffice for optimal gameplay. As the game continues to evolve, so too must the systems that support it. Below are the newly established minimum and recommended system requirements for Minecraft: Java Edition.
What are the updated system requirements for Minecraft?
Minimum Requirements
- Target: 1080p @ 30 FPS, Fast preset
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit, Windows on ARM, macOS 12+, or Linux 64-bit
- Architecture: x64, ARM64
- Memory: 8 GB (with discrete GPU) or 12 GB (with integrated GPU)
- Processor: Intel Core i3-10100, AMD Ryzen 3 3100, Qualcomm Snapdragon X, or Apple M1 (minimum of 4 physical cores)
- Graphics: Vulkan 1.3-capable GPU with at least 2 GB VRAM. Supported options include NVIDIA GTX 950 or newer, AMD Radeon RX 460 or newer, Intel Arc A310 or newer (discrete), Intel i5-6400 or newer (integrated iGPU), Apple M1 or newer, or Qualcomm Snapdragon X
Recommended Requirements
- Target: 1080p @ 60 FPS, Fancy preset
- OS: Windows 11 64-bit, macOS 14+, or Linux 64-bit
- Architecture: x64, ARM64
- Memory: 16 GB
- Processor: Intel Core i5-12400, AMD Ryzen 5 5600, or Apple M2 Pro
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, Intel Arc A580, or Apple M2 Pro with 6 GB VRAM
For those interested, the system requirements for Minecraft: Bedrock are also available for review.
Can your PC run Minecraft if it does not meet the requirements?
If your computer does not meet the minimum requirements, it may still be possible to run Minecraft. However, players might encounter lower frame rates, visual glitches, prolonged loading times, or overall performance that falls short of expectations, as noted in Mojang’s blog post. Furthermore, as Mojang Studios shifts from OpenGL to Vulkan, older hardware may increasingly struggle to launch Minecraft: Java Edition. The studio has committed to providing advance notice should support for older hardware be phased out, allowing players ample time to prepare for any necessary upgrades.
