It's catching up to reality.

Mojang has raised Minecraft Java Edition’s minimum RAM to 8GB and now recommends 16GB for smooth 1080p gameplay.

Minecraft Java came out way back in 2009, and it’s officially had its first major system update, meaning you’ll need to check the minimum and recommended system requirements before playing.

Java Edition getting a big rendering upgrade with Vulkan, it was time for the system requirements to get adjusted.

Minecraft Java Edition now recommends significantly stronger PC hardware, marking a major shift for one of gaming’s most ...

Minecraft: Java Edition now officially recommends 16GB of RAM, and that's just the starting point. Mojang recently explained ...

Although Minecraft fans have various means to play Java Edition for free, including the game's demo as well as Minecraft Classic, these options are limited. The demo is time-restricted before it boots ...

Which edition of Minecraft should you play on Windows, Java or the Windows 10 Edition? (Image via Mojang/Microsoft/Oracle) Minecraft players on Windows PCs have more than one option to enjoy the game, ...

In context: For those who have played Minecraft for years, it's the gift that keeps on giving. Its vibrant modding community continuously crafts new content and features while the folks over at Mojang ...

Minecraft Java Edition has always operated pretty much as-is following developer Mojang's acquisition by Microsoft. Bedrock Edition came along to integrate with the Microsoft account system, but ...