Minecraft raises minimum system requirements for the first time in 17 years. Will your PC be able to run the open-world game?

Minecraft has updated the minimum and recommended system requirements for its Java Edition for the first time in 17 years, ...
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Minecraft Java Edition Raises RAM Requirement to 16GB

Minecraft Java Edition requirements now recommend 16GB of system RAM, four times the previous 4GB recommendation. Mojang updated the specifications on July 21, 2026, as VideoCardz reports. The new ...
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Minecraft Officially Raises Recommended PC Specs

Minecraft Java Edition now recommends significantly stronger PC hardware, marking a major shift for one of gaming’s most ...