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Oct 25, 2021 · For some players, less is more, and Java Edition allows them to relive simpler times in the world of Minecraft. All you need to do is choose your desired version from the Installations tab in the Launcher. On Bedrock Edition, however, you can only play the latest stable version or beta/preview.
- Overview
- What is Java?
- Why update?
- Where to download
- How to update
- Notes
- Known issues
- References
- External links
As of Minecraft Java Edition 1.18, the Minecraft launcher is bundled with the Microsoft Build of OpenJDK (Java version 17.0.8). If need be, it is possible to change the used Java version in the profile options menu.
Java is a programming language and computing platform. Unlike many other languages, Java does not run directly on the hardware, but in a virtual machine, called the JVM (Java Virtual Machine). Minecraft (Java Edition) is written in Java, and uses it for game logic, rendering, and networking.
As of September 19, 2023, the latest stable Java versions are 1.8.0_382 (OpenJDK) (Long-Term Support or LTS), 11.0.20 (LTS), 17.0.8 (LTS) and 21 (LTS).
The latest versions of Java contain important enhancements to help improve performance, stability and security of the Java applications that run on your machine. Installing the latest Java update ensures that Minecraft continues to run safely and efficiently.
•Different Minecraft versions have different requirements of minimum Java version.
•From Java Edition 1.12(17w13a) to Java Edition 1.16.5(1.17: 21w18a), Minecraft requires Java 8 (1.8.0) or newer.
•From Java Edition 1.17(21w19a) to Java Edition 1.17.1(1.18: 1.18 Pre-release 1), Minecraft requires Java 16 or newer.
•Since Java Edition 1.18(1.18 Pre-release 2), Minecraft requires Java 17 or newer.
•Minecraft may sometimes crash without being run by a relatively modern version of Java.
You can get Java either from Oracle or from someone who builds OpenJDK. For the purpose of Minecraft they are essentially the same, but Oracle's "OTN" version (Oracle JDK uses "Oracle No-Fee Terms and Conditions" as of Java 17 LTS) requires a PAID license for commercial and production purposes. If you make money from streaming Minecraft or running a Minecraft server (even non-profit), you MUST use OpenJDK unless you want to figure out how to pay.
•[https://microsoft.net/openjdk Microsoft Build of OpenJDK (the officially tested OpenJDK build for Minecraft)
•Adoptium OpenJDK (Continuation of AdoptOpenJDK)(stable builds only, check github.com/adoptium for development builds - Microsoft also sponsors Adoptium so you can assume this is also well tested)
•Zulu OpenJDK (stable and development builds)
•Oracle OpenJDK (stable and development builds) - zip packages only (no installer)
•Oracle JRE (NOT recommended unless you want to pay) (stable "OTN" builds)
When you install Java, go to your launcher, edit or create an installation, and in the Java Executable box, type C:\Program Files\Java\jvm-[version]\bin\javaw.exe (Windows) or: /usr/lib/jvm/(java version)/bin/java (Linux) or: /usr/bin/java (macOS). The exact value depends on where your java is installed.
You must remove -XX:+CMSIncrementalMode from your JVM Arguments. This option is meaningless for Java 9 and newer, and will cause a launch failure if you keep it there.
•Because the official launcher has Java integrated, you won't need to download and install the Java unless you are using third-party launchers instead.
•If your computer runs a 64-bit operating system, it's recommended to install the 64-bit Java for better performance.
•In Java 11 or newer, a very rare crash may occur in world generation code (MC-149777). A fabric mod called Voyager exists to fix this issue. If you are using fabric API 0.26.2 or above, this mod is not needed as the fix is included. This bug was fixed in 1.17 snapshot 21w20a and hence does not exist from 1.17+.
•Do not upgrade if you are using Intel HD2xxx/3xxx graphics on Windows 10, as the driver is bugged. Java 8 uses a slower rendering method that makes it work, and that is mainly why Mojang stuck to this old version.
Tutorials
Introductory
•Menu screen
•Game terms
Newcomer survival
•The first day/beginner's guide
Sep 8, 2015 · Select your profile with the profile selection menu found in the lower left hand corner of the launcher window. Click "Edit Profile." Update: the latest launcher should point to the right location already. But it's a good idea to check anyway. Inside the profile menu, look for "Java Settings (Advanced)" at the bottom.
- Jason Fitzpatrick
- Editor-In-Chief
Aug 24, 2023 · If you don't know whether you have the necessary version of Java, don't worry, our installers supply Minecraft with its own version of Java by default. As the quote says, the launcher downloads Java for you if you don't have it already, meaning that a missing Java installation would be a launcher bug.
- Mods. While both versions of Minecraft support mods—Bedrock calls them addons and has recently expanded them—Java has far more options. Importantly, Minecraft Java mods tend to be free, while Bedrock add-ons can be either free or paid downloads in the Minecraft Marketplace.
- Cost. Java Edition and Bedrock Edition are sold together nowadays for a set price of $29.99. Unlike the old days, you’ll get both versions of Minecraft in one neat package and a unified launcher, so you can swap between them at will.
- Controls. Both versions support mouse and keyboard, but only one supports controllers. Despite releasing all the way back in 2010, Mojang hasn’t implemented controller support for Java Edition.
- Crossplay. One of the key selling points Microsoft loves to remind us about was that Minecraft is "better together," which is simply not true if you’ve ever played with your kids and watched helplessly as they TNT a structure you’ve spent hours building.
Jun 4, 2022 · Starting June 7, all players that have either Java Edition or Bedrock Edition will receive the edition they do not currently own for free, right in the Minecraft Launcher. So if you own Java, you’ll get Bedrock – and vice versa. You don’t need to do anything to claim this, but please keep in mind that it might take 2 to 3 days for the ...
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