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

Still very manageable.

TL;DR: Microsoft raised Minecraft: Java Edition's minimum and recommended PC specs for the first time in 17 years, effective July 21: recommended 16GB RAM, a 2020s CPU, and a GPU with ≥6GB VRAM for ...

How a game looks is one of its most important factors, especially in an age of photo-realism and ray tracing. So, even if you're playing one of the most aesthetically uncomplicated video games to come ...

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Proposed JEP 540 would bring lightweight JSON support to the JDK while complementing, rather than replacing, established libraries.

A brand-new Minecraft release has just been announced for October 2026, and it’s hugely exciting for those who love playing on the go. Minecraft Java Edition now recommends significantly stronger PC ...

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Best for early-game survivalists who need immediate crop and crafting access without investing in late-game material gathering. To evaluate this build, I spent 10 hours in a fresh survival world ...