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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Quick answers
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.
Coverage (6)
- Minecraft’s official system requirements have updated for the first time in 17 years XDA · 4h ago
- 4GB RAM to 16GB - 17 years is how long it takes for Minecraft: Java Edition to raise its requirement Tech Critter · 4h ago
- Mojang raises Minecraft Java Edition system requirements OC3D · 4h ago
- Minecraft system requirements raised for the first time in 17 years — Microsoft now recommends 16GB of RAM and a 2020s or newer CPU to run the Java Edition Tom's Hardware · 4h ago
- Java Edition System Requirements Minecraft · 4h ago
- Minecraft Java Edition raises recommended memory to 16GB ahead of Vulkan transition VideoCardz.com · 4h ago broke it first
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