Minecraft now requires more memory, faster processors, and more capable graphics cards to run smoothly. Mojang Studios has updated the PC system requirements for Minecraft–specifically for the Java ...

Minecraft’s Java Edition is still supported by Mojang, and after 17 years of that continued support, the team is finally updating the Java Edition’s requirements to better reflect modern hardware.

After more than 17 years, Minecraft has officially raised the minimum and recommended PC specifications for Java Edition, requiring more RAM and newer hardware. Mojang's enduring Minecraft has ...