Difference between revisions of "Minecraft: Java Edition"

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Although this product has been released, it remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.

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

Template:Availability Table

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

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

File:Minecraft General.png

In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

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System	Location

launcher_profiles.json contains stored user profiles.

Save game data location

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System	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

File:Minecraft video settings.png

In-game video settings.

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Input settings

In-game control settings.

Template:Input settings

Mouse acceleration

Instructions

Stuck keys

Instructions

Audio settings

File:Minecraft audio settings.png

In-game audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

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

Network

File:Minecraft Multiplayer.png

In-game multiplayer settings.

Requires a Mojang Account or Minecraft Account.^[1]

Multiplayer types

Type	Native	Notes
LAN play
Online play

No max player limit

Connection types

Type	Native	Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol	Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP	25565
UDP	25565

Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

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

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	Java-compatible (with Java installed)
Processor (CPU)	Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent	Intel Core 2 Duo AMD Athlon x2
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD)	10 MB (excluding saves and mods)	200 MB or above
Video card (GPU)	NVIDIA GeForce 256 / ATI Rage XL / Open-GL 3D compatible ATI Rage XL OpenGL 3D compatible	NVIDIA GeForce 8600GT AMD Radeon HD3650

Latest requirements can be found on the Minecraft Wiki page.

References

[account-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Mojang | Do I log in with my email or username?

[2] ttp://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/269042-java-7-massive-minecraft-performance-boost/

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 ==Issues fixed==
-{{ii}} Mojang has created an [https://mojang.atlassian.net/browse/MC '''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.
+{{ii}} Mojang has created an [https://bugs.mojang.com/browse/MC '''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===
-{{++}} <s>When in doubt, using the '''Force update''' function in the launcher's options can be a good place to start. Mods installed into Minecraft's folder may be lost during this process.</s>
 {{ii}} Some problems can be solved by simply restarting the client.
 {{Fixbox|1=
 {{Fixbox/fix|Cannot update the game}}
-) Check the status of the [http://xpaw.ru/mcstatus/ Minecraft servers] (green indicates standard operation).
+# Check the status of [http://xpaw.ru/mcstatus/ Minecraft services]. If all servers are online, continue reading the instructions.
-{{ii}} If some of the servers do not show as green, the problem is not localised to your computer.
+# Add Minecraft as an exception to any firewall software you use (including Windows Firewall).
+# Uninstall all versions of Java on your computer and install the [[#Java version|latest version]]. Restart your computer.
-) Add Minecraft as an exception to any firewall software you use (including Windows Firewall).
+# Disable your anti-virus software (if it's AVG, consider uninstalling it completely).
-) Uninstall all versions of Java on your computer and install the [[#Java version|latest version]]. Restart your computer.
-) Disable your anti-virus software (if it's AVG, consider uninstalling it completely).
-}}
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Mouse-click issues under Linux}}
-) Download the latest stable version of LWJGL from [http://lwjgl.org/download.php its official website].
-) Extract the .zip file you downloaded to a new folder and navigate to that folder.
-) Open the sub-folder '''jar'''.
-) Copy the files '''jinput.jar''', '''lwjgl.jar''' and '''lwjgl_util.jar''' to the '''bin''' folder in the installation folder.
-) When prompted to overwrite, confirm the operation.
-) Navigate to the folder you created in step 1. Open the sub-folder '''native''' > '''linux'''.
-) Copy the contents of this folder to the '''natives''' folder, found in the '''bin''' folder you navigated to in step 4.
-) When prompted to overwrite, confirm the operation.
 }}
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 {{Fixbox/fix|Graphical distortion / performance issues - NVIDIA GPU}}
 {{--}} This fix will affect all of the application on your computer. Use discretion during/after applying it.
-) Install the latest [http://www.geforce.com/drivers NVIDIA drivers]. Restart your computer if necessary.
+# Install the latest [http://www.geforce.com/drivers NVIDIA drivers]. Restart your computer if necessary.
+# Right click anywhere on your desktop and select the '''NVIDIA Control panel'''.
-) Right click anywhere on your desktop and select the '''NVIDIA Control panel'''.
+# Choose '''Adjust image settings with preview''' from the sidebar.
+# Select <code>Let the 3D  application decide</code> and click '''Apply'''.
-) Choose '''Adjust image settings with preview''' from the sidebar.
-) Select <code>Let the 3D  application decide</code> and click '''Apply'''.
 }}
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 {{Fixbox/fix|Graphical distortion / performance issues - AMD GPU}}
 {{--}} This fix will affect all of the application on your computer. Use discretion during/after applying it.
-) Install the latest [http://support.amd.com/us/Pages/AMDSupportHub.aspx AMD drivers]. Restart your computer if necessary.
+# Install the latest [http://support.amd.com/us/Pages/AMDSupportHub.aspx AMD drivers]. Restart your computer if necessary.
+# Open AMD's '''Catalyst Control Centre'''.
-) Open AMD's '''Catalyst Control Centre'''.
+# Set CCC to '''let the application decide''' on graphics options.
-) Set CCC to '''let the application decide''' on graphics options.
 }}
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 ===Crashes===
-{{ii}} Sometimes crashes are caused by the game's rendering distance. <s>Try setting it to '''Normal''' in the game's options menu.</s> Render distance is now measured in chunks, 8 chunks is the equivalent to the old normal render distance
+{{ii}} Some crashes are caused by the game's rendering distance. Try setting it to 8 chunks or lower.
 {{Fixbox|1=
 {{Fixbox/fix|Crashes on a 64bit operating system}}
-{{ii}} Make sure you have the [[#Java version|latest version of Java]] in its 64bit variation.
+{{ii}} Make sure you have the [[#Java version|latest version of Java]] in its 64bit variant.
 }}
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 {{Fixbox/fix|Game crashes with a GPU-related error}}
 {{ii}} Install the latest driver for your graphics card ([http://downloadcenter.intel.com/default.aspx?lang=eng Intel drivers], [http://www.geforce.com/drivers NVIDIA drivers], [http://support.amd.com/us/Pages/AMDSupportHub.aspx AMD drivers]).
 {{ii}} If you're using a Toshiba laptop with an Intel GPU, uninstall any AMD/ATI driver.
 }}

Developers
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	Mojang
Engines
	LWJGL
Release dates
Windows	November 18, 2011
macOS (OS X)	November 18, 2011
Linux	November 18, 2011