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El creador para Minecraft y principal responsable para Mojang, Markus 'Notch' Persson, ha revelado que su estudio estaba trabajando en un shooting en primera persona en colaboracion con otra compañia de la que no han trascendido mas detalles.<br><br>algun verdadero y autentico trabajo para chinos que se extiende a traves de tres servidores y que, como se ve, reproduction creo que desde la naturaleza y las formaciones geologicas hasta todo el escenario urbano para edificios, casas, parques y hasta piscinas. El videojuego de cubos de Mojang, La version para PC para Minecraft, ha conseguido vender 14 millones para copias creo que desde su lanzamiento. Se trata para una cifra mas que resenable para el titulo para Markus Persson 'Notch'.<br><br>En total, la edicion para compatibles ha vendido  minecraft como hacer un portal al mundo creeper minecraft 14 millones para copias, a las que sumando los resultados del game en Xbox  minecraft wiki se alcanzan los 23 millones en todo el universo -sin contar  minecraft final fantasy texture pack 1.4.7 PS3-. Uno para los fenomenos de la industria, sin duda. Lanzado inicialmente para Computer en fase de pruebas con una version website gratuita y una edicion sin acabar para pago, el videogame comenzo a contar con el apoyo economico para los usuarios, que han formado parte para su diseño creo que desde el minuto uno.<br><br>en gran parte esto COMPLEMENTA la experiencia del Minecraft inimaginables. Y que decir de la experiencia multijugador, que Podria (no) incluir lo anteriormente descrito. Indie-rama es Us newspaper alternativo que retrata la escena independiente para los gamer a martillazos para cultura popular, critica didactica y otros textos con ritmo go-go  hipnotizante.<br><br>Segun añade aunque estamos prestando atencion a lo que la comunidad de usuarios nos esta comentando". Carpenter tambien explica que siguen trabajando para hacer recreaciones especiales y ser capaz de dar a los usuarios algo que sea visualmente unico y pueda tener su parte de Minecraft". Es bastante comodo is controlled by El. Pruebalo un breve acostumbras enseguida  te.<br><br>Minecraft: Xbox One Edition esta confirmado y en camino, pero de momento se saben pocos detalles acerca esta nueva version del hito comercial para 4J Studios. Roger Carpenter jefe , aseguro que es que se tratara pronto" durante la compañia desarrolladora. No tardaremos demasiado" antes de recibir recientes noticias del titulo sandbox, aunque de momento no hay nada que compartir" segun explica en OXM. Y si suelen ser mas chicas que Minecraft no interesa, por la razon que el ya HIZO el puto Minecraft.<br><br>La llegada al cine para la conocida serie Minecraft, que cuenta con mas de cien millones de usuarios registrados, pasara previsiblemente por las manos de Warner Bros. Markus Persson 'Notch', creador del videojuego para cubos, asi lo ha confesado esta semana. para hecho, el diseñador del videojuego destaco que no iba a permitir "Kickstarter de miles para jugadores" acerca de su propiedad intelectual "sin ningun minecraft gamepedia acuerdo previo". Parece que Warner Bros ha sido especialmente rapida en algo  proponerle.<br><br>Otro clasico indie de PC que recibio los elogios cuando se aparto de su plataforma nativa. Fue una para las primeras aplicaciones en demostrar el verdadero potencial del iPad gracias a sus asombrosos graficos y a la jugabilidad intuitiva y tactil. La simple y calmada premisa para consumir otras manchas para inferiores dimensiones para que puedas crecer es estimulante. En pantalla mas grande, se ve mas bueno.
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{{State|state=postdev}}
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{{Infobox game
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|cover        = Minecraft Logo.png
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|developers  =
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Mojang}}
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|publishers  =
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|engines      =
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|LWJGL}}
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|release dates=
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 18, 2011}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 18, 2011}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|November 18, 2011}}
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|steam appid  =
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|gogcom page  =
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|wikipedia    = Minecraft
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}}
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{{Series|Minecraft}}
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'''Key points'''
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{{++}} Active and dedicated modding scene, responsible for many fixes, tools and additional content.
 +
 
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'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [https://bugs.mojang.com/browse/MC Official Bug Tracker]
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{{mm}} [http://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Minecraft_Wiki Official Wiki]
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{{mm}} [https://help.mojang.com/ Mojang's Support Center]
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==Availability==
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{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| official | https://minecraft.net/store | account | | }}
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}}
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{{ii}} All versions require a [https://account.mojang.com Mojang Account] or [https://minecraft.net/login Minecraft Account].<ref name="account">[https://help.mojang.com/customer/portal/articles/1233873 Mojang | Do I log in with my email or username?]</ref>
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 +
==Essential improvements==
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===Utilities===
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* [http://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/mapping-and-modding/minecraft-tools/1262884 Magic Launcher] - a custom launcher. It can configure some in-game options and includes a dedicated mod loader with compatibility checks.
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* [http://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/mapping-and-modding/minecraft-tools/1262993 MultiMC] - a custom open source launcher. It allows you to have multiple, separate instances of Minecraft, each with their own mods, texture packs, saves, etc.
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 +
===Mods===
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* [http://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/mapping-and-modding/minecraft-mods/1272953 OptiFine] adds support for HD textures and a lot of options for better looks and performance.
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===Java version===
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{{ii}} The Windows version of Minecraft includes Java. Installing Java manually is not necessary.
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{{ii}} Minecraft benefits from using the latest version of Java. Using 64-bit Java on 64-bit operating systems is strongly recommended.<ref>http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/269042-java-7-massive-minecraft-performance-boost/</ref>
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===RAM allocation===
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{{ii}} The official launcher allows you to easily allocate RAM and set other Java arguments. The manual methods are detailed below.
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Windows memory allocation}}
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<ol>
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<li>Open the Notepad utility (Start menu > Accessories > Notepad).</li>
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<li>Paste the following text to Notepad:
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<pre>@Echo off
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java -Xmx $$$ -Xms ### -jar "%LOCATION%"</pre></li>
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<ul>
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<li>Replace '''###''' with the minimum amount of memory Minecraft can use (in megabytes).</li>
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<li>Replace '''$$$''' with the maximum amount of memory Minecraft can use (in megabytes).</li>
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<li>Replace '''%LOCATION%''' with the location of '''Minecraft.exe''' (e.g., <code>D:\Minecraft\Minecraft.exe</code>).</li>
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</ul>
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<li>From Notepad's menu, choose '''File > Save As...''' and navigate to your desktop.</li>
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<li>In the field '''File name:''' type in <code>Minecraft.bat</code></li>
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<li>In the field '''Save as type:''' choose <code>All Files</code></li>
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<li>Save the file. You can now launch Minecraft with custom memory settings by using the file you've created.</li>
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</ol>
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}}
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|OS X memory allocation}}
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# Right-click on <code>Minecraft.app</code> in Finder and choose Show Package Contents.
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# Go to <code>Contents</code> and open <code>info.plist</code> using TextEdit.
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# Modify <code>-Xms ### MB</code> - replace '''###''' with the minimum amount of memory Minecraft can use (in megabytes).
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# Modify <code>-Xmx $$$ MB</code> - replace '''$$$''' with the maximum amount of memory Minecraft can use (in megabytes).
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}}
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Linux memory allocation}}
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# Navigate to the location of <code>Minecraft.jar</code>.
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# Run the command <code>java -jar Xms###MB -Xmx$$$MB Minecraft.jar</code>
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#* Replace '''###''' with the minimum amount of memory Minecraft can use (in megabytes).
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#* Replace '''$$$''' with the maximum amount of memory Minecraft can use (in megabytes).
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}}
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===Make a portable version or install on a different drive===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Installing to a different/portable location}}
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{{++}} Making the Minecraft install portable allows putting the game files on the drive of your choosing, e.g. storing them on an SSD for faster loading, as well as easily using it across multiple computers.
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{{ii}} This method is only available on Windows.
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# Make a folder where you want to store Minecraft game data.
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# Move the <code>.minecraft</code> folder from <code>{{p|appdata}}</code> to the folder you made.
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# [https://minecraft.net/download Download the latest Minecraft version] and save it into the folder you made.
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# Open Notepad
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# Paste in the following text:<br><code>set APPDATA=%CD%</code><br><code>Java -jar Minecraft.exe</code>
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# Choose File>Save and choose the folder you made in step 1.
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# Save the file as <code>Minecraft.bat</code> (or similar).
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You can now launch Minecraft from <code>Minecraft.bat</code> and everything will be saved in the folder you made. This folder is fully portable so you can move it wherever you like and even put it on external storage to use it on other computers as long as they have Java installed (see [[#Java version|Java version]]). You can make a shortcut to Minecraft.bat on the desktop and so forth to launch it more conveniently.
 +
}}
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==Game data==
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[[File:Minecraft General.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game general settings.]]
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===Configuration file(s) location===
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{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\.minecraft\options.txt}}
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{{Game data/row|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/options.txt}}
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{{Game data/row|Linux|~/.minecraft/options.txt}}
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}}
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{{ii}} {{file|launcher_profiles.json}} contains stored user profiles.
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===Save game data location===
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{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\.minecraft\saves}}
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{{Game data/row|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/saves}}
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{{Game data/row|Linux|~/.minecraft/saves}}
 +
}}
 +
{{ii}} The server save is stored in <code>world</code> in whatever folder the server is running from.
 +
 
 +
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
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{{Save game cloud syncing
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|origin                =
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|origin notes          =
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|steam cloud          =
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|steam cloud notes    =
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|uplay                =
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|uplay notes          =
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|gamesave manager      = true
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|gamesave manager notes=
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}}
 +
 
 +
==Video settings==
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[[File:Minecraft video settings.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game video settings.]]
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{{Video settings
 +
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/minecraft
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|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
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|multimonitor wsgf award    = gold
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = gold
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =
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|widescreen resolution      = true
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|widescreen resolution notes=
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|multimonitor              = true
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|multimonitor notes        = Can be stretched to any window size.
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|ultrawidescreen            = true
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|ultrawidescreen notes      =
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|4k ultra hd                = unknown
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|4k ultra hd notes          =
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|fov                        = true
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|fov notes                  = Slider goes up to 110 (Quake Pro).
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|windowed                  = true
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|windowed notes            = Set in options or toggle with {{key|F11}}.
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|borderless windowed        = hackable
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|borderless windowed notes  = Use [https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming Borderless Gaming].
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|anisotropic                = hackable
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|anisotropic notes          = See [[#Mods|OptiFine]].
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|antialiasing              = hackable
 +
|antialiasing notes        = See [[#Mods|OptiFine]].
 +
|vsync                      = true
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|vsync notes                =
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|high frame rate            = true
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|high frame rate notes      = Frame rate cap is fully configurable.
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|color blind                = unknown
 +
|color blind notes          =
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}}
 +
 
 +
==Input settings==
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[[File:Minecraft Controls.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game controls settings.]]
 +
{{Input settings
 +
|key remap                = true
 +
|key remap notes          =
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|acceleration option      = hackable
 +
|acceleration option notes = See [[#Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]].
 +
|mouse menu                = true
 +
|mouse menu notes          =
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
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|invert mouse y-axis notes =
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|controller support        = hackable
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|controller support notes  = Use [http://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/mapping-and-modding/minecraft-mods/1283271 Joypad Mod]
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|full controller          =
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|full controller notes    =
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|controller remap          =
 +
|controller remap notes    =
 +
|invert controller y-axis  =
 +
|invert controller y-axis notes=
 +
|touchscreen              = true
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|touchscreen notes        = Only usable in the inventory screen.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]===
 +
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Disable Windows mouse acceleration|ref=<ref>http://donewmouseaccel.blogspot.com/2010/03/markc-windows-7-mouse-acceleration-fix.html</ref>}}
 +
{{ii}} Minecraft uses a Windows function to control mouse movement, which can be modified.
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{{--}} Modifying the function affects any software that relies on it (not just Minecraft).
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# Download the [http://donewmouseaccel.blogspot.com/2010/03/markc-windows-7-mouse-acceleration-fix.html MarkC Mouse Acceleration Fix]. Extract its contents to a new folder.
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# Open the Start menu and open the '''Control panel'''. Select '''Display''' from the list.
 +
# Check your PC's text size (100%, 125%, 150%) in the display settings.
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# Open the folder you created in step 1. Open the sub-folder that fits your operating system.
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# Double-click the .reg file that corresponds with your text display percentage. Confirm the changes to registry.
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# Reboot your PC.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Audio settings==
 +
[[File:Minecraft audio settings.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game audio settings.]]
 +
{{Audio settings
 +
|separate volume          = true
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|separate volume notes    =
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|surround sound          = true
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|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.0 output.<ref>[http://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
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|subtitles                = n/a
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|subtitles notes          = No spoken dialog in the game.
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|closed captions          = false
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|closed captions notes    =
 +
|mute on focus lost      = true
 +
|mute on focus lost notes =
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|eax support              =
 +
|eax support notes        =
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}}
 +
{{ii}} An up-to date page of all supported languages can be found [https://crowdin.net/project/minecraft here]
 +
 
 +
==Network==
 +
[[File:Minecraft Multiplayer.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game chat settings.]]
 +
{{ii}} Requires a [https://account.mojang.com Mojang Account] or [https://minecraft.net/login Minecraft Account].<ref name="account"/>
 +
 
 +
{{Network/Multiplayer
 +
|local play          =
 +
|local play players  =
 +
|local play notes    =
 +
|lan play            = true
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|lan play players    =
 +
|lan play notes      =
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|online play          = true
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|online play players  =
 +
|online play notes    =
 +
|local co-op          =
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|local co-op players  =
 +
|local co-op notes    =
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|lan co-op            = true
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|lan co-op players    =
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|lan co-op notes      =
 +
|online co-op        = true
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|online co-op players =
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|online co-op notes  =
 +
|hot-seat            =
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|hot-seat players    =
 +
|hot-seat notes      =
 +
|asynchronous        =
 +
|asynchronous notes  =
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}}
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{{ii}} No max player limit
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{{Network/Connections
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|matchmaking        = false
 +
|matchmaking notes  =
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|p2p                = true
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|p2p notes          =
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|dedicated          = true
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|dedicated notes    =
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|self-hosting      = true
 +
|self-hosting notes =
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|direct ip          = true
 +
|direct ip notes    =
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}}{{Network/Ports
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|tcp  = 25565
 +
|udp = 25565
 +
|upnp =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  = true
 +
|native 3d notes            = 3D Anaglyph mode.
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
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|tridef 3d                  =
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        =
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|creative senz3d            =
 +
|creative senz3d notes      =
 +
|leap motion controller      =
 +
|leap motion controller notes=
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|oculus rift                = hackable
 +
|oculus rift notes          = Use [[#Mods|OptiFine]] with the [http://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/mapping-and-modding/minecraft-mods/1286604 GLSL Shaders Mod].<ref>[http://www.mtbs3d.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=140&t=17146 "Rudimentary Minecraft Rift Support - Is it feasible?" - Meant to Be Seen Forums]</ref>
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|razer hydra                =
 +
|razer hydra notes          =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Issues fixed==
 +
{{ii}} Mojang has created an [https://bugs.mojang.com/browse/MC '''Official Bug Tracker'''] that you can use to find or report bugs. Please search for your problem before reporting it, as it may have already been fixed for the next update or reported previously. Reporting bugs multiple times does NOT help the developer fix them faster.
 +
 
 +
===General fixes===
 +
{{ii}} Some problems can be solved by simply restarting the client.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Cannot update the game}}
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# Check the status of [http://xpaw.ru/mcstatus/ Minecraft services]. If all servers are online, continue reading the instructions.
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# Add Minecraft as an exception to any firewall software you use (including Windows Firewall).
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# For OS X and Linux uninstall all versions of Java on your computer and install the [[#Java version|latest version]]. Restart your computer.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Graphical issues===
 +
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Graphical distortion / performance issues - NVIDIA GPU}}
 +
{{--}} This fix will affect all of the application on your computer. Use discretion during/after applying it.
 +
# Install the latest [http://www.geforce.com/drivers NVIDIA drivers]. Restart your computer if necessary.
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# Right click anywhere on your desktop and select the '''NVIDIA Control panel'''.
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# Choose '''Adjust image settings with preview''' from the sidebar.
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# Select <code>Let the 3D  application decide</code> and click '''Apply'''.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|1=
 +
{{Fixbox/fix|Graphical distortion / performance issues - AMD GPU}}
 +
{{--}} This fix will affect all of the application on your computer. Use discretion during/after applying it.
 +
# Install the latest [http://support.amd.com/us/Pages/AMDSupportHub.aspx AMD drivers]. Restart your computer if necessary.
 +
# Open AMD's '''Catalyst Control Centre'''.
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# Set CCC to '''let the application decide''' on graphics options.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|1=
 +
{{Fixbox/fix|Black screen / broken textures}}
 +
{{ii}} Uninstall any mods and texture packs that are incompatible (or of questionable compatibility) to the version of Minecraft you are using.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Crashes===
 +
{{ii}} Some crashes are caused by the game's rendering distance. Try setting it to 8 chunks or lower.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|1=
 +
{{Fixbox/fix|Crashes on a 64-bit operating system}}
 +
{{ii}} Make sure you have the [[#Java version|latest version of Java]] in its 64-bit variant.
 +
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} This fix does not apply to the latest Windows version of Minecraft.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|1=
 +
{{Fixbox/fix|Game crashes with a GPU-related error}}
 +
{{ii}} Install the latest driver for your graphics card ([http://downloadcenter.intel.com/default.aspx?lang=eng Intel drivers], [http://www.geforce.com/drivers NVIDIA drivers], [http://support.amd.com/us/Pages/AMDSupportHub.aspx AMD drivers]).
 +
{{ii}} If you're using a Toshiba laptop with an Intel GPU, uninstall any AMD/ATI driver.
 +
}}
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 +
==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      =
 +
|direct3d notes        =
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        = 2.1
 +
|opengl notes          =
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  =
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|64-bit executable      = true
 +
|64-bit executable notes=
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==System requirements==
 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = Windows
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|minOS    = Java-compatible
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|minCPU  = Intel Pentium IV
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|minRAM  = 256 MB
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|minHD    = 40 MB (excluding saves and mods)
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|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 3
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|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon 7xxx series
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|minOGL  = 2.1
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|recCPU  = Intel Core i7
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|recCPU2  = AMD Phenom II
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|recRAM  = 2 GB
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|recHD    = 1 GB
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|recGPU  = Nvidia Geforce GT 240
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|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 5550
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}}
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{{ii}} Latest requirements can be found on the [http://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Hardware_requirements Minecraft Wiki page].
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{{References}}

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Minecraft: Java Edition
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Developers
Mojang
Engines
LWJGL
Release dates
Windows November 18, 2011
macOS (OS X) November 18, 2011
Linux November 18, 2011
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Key points

Active and dedicated modding scene, responsible for many fixes, tools and additional content.

General information

Official Bug Tracker
Official Wiki
Mojang's Support Center

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Official website
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All versions require a Mojang Account or Minecraft Account.[1]

Essential improvements

Utilities

  • Magic Launcher - a custom launcher. It can configure some in-game options and includes a dedicated mod loader with compatibility checks.
  • MultiMC - a custom open source launcher. It allows you to have multiple, separate instances of Minecraft, each with their own mods, texture packs, saves, etc.

Mods

  • OptiFine adds support for HD textures and a lot of options for better looks and performance.

Java version

The Windows version of Minecraft includes Java. Installing Java manually is not necessary.
Minecraft benefits from using the latest version of Java. Using 64-bit Java on 64-bit operating systems is strongly recommended.[2]

RAM allocation

The official launcher allows you to easily allocate RAM and set other Java arguments. The manual methods are detailed below.
Instructions
Instructions
Instructions

Make a portable version or install on a different drive

Instructions

Game data

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In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

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System Location
launcher_profiles.json contains stored user profiles.

Save game data location

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System Location
The server save is stored in world in whatever folder the server is running from.

Save game cloud syncing

No save game cloud syncing information; you can edit this page to add it.

Video settings

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In-game video settings.

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Input settings

In-game controls settings.

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Mouse acceleration

Instructions

Audio settings

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In-game audio settings.

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An up-to date page of all supported languages can be found here

Network

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In-game chat settings.
Requires a Mojang Account or Minecraft Account.[1]

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
LAN play
Online play
No max player limit

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 25565
UDP 25565
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Native 3D
3D Anaglyph mode.
Headsets
SteamVR
This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer (compatibility list).
Oculus VR (LibOVR)
Use OptiFine with the GLSL Shaders Mod.[3]
Windows Mixed Reality
This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer.
Devices
Tracked motion controllers
Traditional controller
Keyboard/Mouse

Issues fixed

Mojang has created an Official Bug Tracker that you can use to find or report bugs. Please search for your problem before reporting it, as it may have already been fixed for the next update or reported previously. Reporting bugs multiple times does NOT help the developer fix them faster.

General fixes

Some problems can be solved by simply restarting the client.
Instructions

Graphical issues

Instructions
Instructions
Instructions

Crashes

Some crashes are caused by the game's rendering distance. Try setting it to 8 chunks or lower.
Instructions
Instructions

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
OpenGL 2.1
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Java-compatible
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium IV Intel Core i7
AMD Phenom II
System memory (RAM) 256 MB 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 40 MB (excluding saves and mods) 1 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 3
ATI Radeon 7xxx series
OpenGL 2.1 compatible 		Nvidia Geforce GT 240
ATI Radeon HD 5550
Latest requirements can be found on the Minecraft Wiki page.

References