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Minecraft: Java Edition
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Mojang |
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LWJGL |
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
Template:Availability Table
- 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
- 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.
Make a portable version or install on a different drive
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
-
launcher_profiles.json
contains stored user profiles.
Save game data location
- The server save is stored in
world
in whatever folder the server is running from.
- No save game cloud syncing information; you can edit this page to add it.
Video settings
Template:Video settings
Input settings
In-game control settings.
Template:Input settings
Stuck keys
Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
- An up-to date page of all supported languages can be found here
Network
- Requires a Mojang Account or Minecraft Account.[1]
Multiplayer types
- No max player limit
Connection types
Ports
Protocol |
Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
TCP |
25565 |
UDP |
25565 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
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.
Graphical issues
Crashes
- Some crashes are caused by the game's rendering distance. Try setting it to 8 chunks or lower.
System requirements
Windows |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
Java-compatible (with Java installed) | |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent
| Intel Core 2 Duo AMD Athlon x2 |
System memory (RAM) |
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Hard disk drive (HDD) |
10 MB (excluding saves and mods) |
200 MB or above |
Video card (GPU) |
NVIDIA GeForce 256 / ATI Rage XL / Open-GL 3D compatible ATI Rage XL OpenGL 3D compatible
| NVIDIA GeForce 8600GT AMD Radeon HD3650 |
- Latest requirements can be found on the Minecraft Wiki page.
References