Java Edition getting a big rendering upgrade with Vulkan, it was time for the system requirements to get adjusted.
Just keeping up with the times, requirements are still light.
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Minecraft Java Edition raises RAM requirement to 16GB
Mojang has raised Minecraft Java Edition’s minimum RAM to 8GB and now recommends 16GB for smooth 1080p gameplay.
Looking ahead: The first official visual upgrade in Minecraft's 16-year history was released last June for Bedrock Edition players. However, the original Java version has a long road ahead of it ...
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