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Revision as of 13:04, 28 June 2015

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Minecraft: Java Edition
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Developers
Mojang
Engines
LWJGL
Release dates
Windows November 18, 2011
macOS (OS X) November 18, 2011
Linux November 18, 2011
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Key points

Active and dedicated modding scene, responsible for many fixes, tools and additional content.

General information

Official Bug Tracker
Official Wiki
Mojang's Support Center

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Official website
Error: OS parameter cannot be empty
All versions require a Mojang Account or Minecraft Account.[1]

Essential improvements

Utilities

  • Magic Launcher - a custom launcher. It can configure some in-game options and includes a dedicated mod loader with compatibility checks.
  • MultiMC - a custom open source launcher. It allows you to have multiple, separate instances of Minecraft, each with their own mods, texture packs, saves, etc.

Mods

  • OptiFine adds support for HD textures and a lot of options for better looks and performance.

Java version

The Windows version of Minecraft includes Java. Installing Java manually is not necessary.
Minecraft benefits from using the latest version of Java. Using 64-bit Java on 64-bit operating systems is strongly recommended.[2]

RAM allocation

The official launcher allows you to easily allocate RAM and set other Java arguments. The manual methods are detailed below.
Instructions
Instructions
Instructions

Make a portable version or install on a different drive

Instructions

Game data

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In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

launcher_profiles.json contains stored user profiles.

Save game data location

The server save is stored in world in whatever folder the server is running from.

Save game cloud syncing

No save game cloud syncing information; you can edit this page to add it.

Video settings

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In-game video settings.

Template:Video settings

Input settings

In-game controls settings.
In-game controls settings.

Template:Input settings

Mouse acceleration

Instructions

Audio settings

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In-game audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

An up-to date page of all supported languages can be found here

Network

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In-game chat settings.
Requires a Mojang Account or Minecraft Account.[1]


Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
8 Maximum 8 players
Online play
No max player limit

Connection types

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 25565
UDP 25565
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Native 3D
3D Anaglyph mode.
Nvidia 3D Vision
Headsets
SteamVR
This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer (compatibility list).
Oculus VR (LibOVR)
Use OptiFine with the GLSL Shaders Mod.[3]
Windows Mixed Reality
This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer.
Devices
Tracked motion controllers
Traditional controller
Keyboard/Mouse

Issues fixed

Mojang has created an Official Bug Tracker that you can use to find or report bugs. Please search for your problem before reporting it, as it may have already been fixed for the next update or reported previously. Reporting bugs multiple times does NOT help the developer fix them faster.

General fixes

Some problems can be solved by simply restarting the client.
Instructions

Graphical issues

Instructions
Instructions
Instructions

Crashes

Some crashes are caused by the game's rendering distance. Try setting it to 8 chunks or lower.
Instructions
Instructions

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
OpenGL 2.1
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Java-compatible
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium IV
System memory (RAM) 256 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 40 MB (excluding saves and mods)
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 3
ATI Radeon 7xxx series
OpenGL 2.1 compatible
Latest requirements can be found on the Minecraft Wiki page.

References