Minecraft Java Edition raises recommended memory to 16GB ahead of Vulkan transition
Minecraft: Java Edition is increasing its recommended system requirements for the first time in 17 years.
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Microsoft has raised the recommended memory for Minecraft: Java Edition to 16GB of RAM. The updated requirements also suggest the use of a CPU from the 2020s or newer.
Coverage from Tom's Hardware, Tech Critter, and OC3D emphasizes that this is the first time system requirements have been raised in 17 years. VideoCardz.com reports that these changes come ahead of a transition to Vulkan.
Future developments involve the transition to Vulkan, as noted in the current reporting.
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Java Edition System Requirements Minecraft · 49d ago
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Minecraft Java Edition raises recommended memory to 16GB ahead of Vulkan transition VideoCardz.com · 49d ago broke it first
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What is the new recommended RAM for Minecraft: Java Edition?
The recommended memory has been raised to 16GB.
What CPU is now recommended?
Microsoft now recommends a CPU from the 2020s or newer.
Why are these requirements being increased?
According to VideoCardz.com, the increase is happening ahead of a Vulkan transition.
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