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| Windows Mac Linux (Java Edition) | Windows 10 or 11 (with Windows MR) | iOS | Android | Xbox | Nintendo Switch | PlayStation 4 (with PSVR) | Fire Devices | Oculus | Xbox 360 Edition | Nintendo Wii U Edition | New 2DS & 3DS Edition | Playstation 3 | Playstation Vita Edition | |
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Cross-platform play with Windows 10, Windows 11, Xbox, Mobile, Switch, and PlayStation 4
Allows you to play with friends on different devices.
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Not Applicable | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
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Cross-play with Java Edition: Windows, Mac, and Linux
Allows you to play with other Java edition players.
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Available | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
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Split screen multiplayer (online multiplayer requires subscription sold separately)
Playing split screen allows up to four players to play on the screen at the same time.
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Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Available | Available | Available | Available | Not Applicable | Available | Available | Not Applicable | Available | Not Applicable |
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Controller/touch support
Use a compatible game controller or touch screen.
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Not Applicable | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available |
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Minecraft Marketplace
Discover new ways to play Minecraft with unique maps, skins, and texture packs. Available in-game from your favorite community creators. Purchases and Minecoins roam across Windows 10, Windows 11, Xbox, Mobile, and Switch. On PlayStation 4 the Minecraft Store uses Tokens. Tokens are used only on PlayStation consoles and cannot be used on other platforms. Similarly, Minecoins cannot be used on PlayStation consoles.
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Not Applicable | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
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Downloadable Content (DLC)
Use add-ons to customize your experience. Transform the look, and even change the behavior of mobs.
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Not Applicable | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available |
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Mods
Independent, user-made additions and changes to the game.
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Available | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
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Official featured multiplayer servers (online multiplayer requires subscription sold separately)
Public servers, partnered with Minecraft, that anyone can join, with multiplayer mini-games.
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Not Applicable | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
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Realms (Sold separately)
Realms are servers, run by us, just for you and your friends. Invite an infinite number of friends to join your personal Realm, and play with up to 10 at a time.
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Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
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Realms Plus (Sold separately)
Get access to 100+ marketplace packs to play locally or on your personal Realm server. Play with up to 10 players at a time who can access all of the content in your Realm—for free!
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Not Applicable | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
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Host your own server
Share your world with your friends and players around the globe. Host your own multiplayer game server. Join custom servers from mobile and PC.
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Available | Available | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Available | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
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Join player-hosted multiplayer servers
Multiplayer games hosted on other player’s servers.
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Available | Available | Available | Available | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Available | Available | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
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Achievements/Trophies
Complete certain challenges to earn Achievements or Trophies. Only available in Survival mode.
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Not Applicable | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Available | Available |
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LAN or WiFi Multiplayer
Play with friends over LAN or WiFi.
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Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Available | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
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Parental Controls with Xbox Live or Microsoft Account
Xbox profiles and Microsoft Accounts have age-appropriate controls and settings that you can adjust to suit your family’s needs. If you’re playing the Java edition with a Mojang account, parental controls are not available. If you’re playing the Java edition with an Xbox Profile or Microsoft account associated with your Minecraft profile, parental controls are available.
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Not Applicable | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
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Ray Tracing
Advanced graphics capabilities including support for physical based rendering, realistic lighting, vibrant colors, realistic water, and more. Content available in Minecraft Marketplace. Requires a DXR capable GPU.
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Not Applicable | Available | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Available | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
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Minecraft: Java Edition system requirements
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| Minimum Requirements : | Recommended Requirements : | |
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| CPU | Intel Core i3-3210 3.2 GHz/ AMD A8-7600 APU 3.1 GHz or equivalent | Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz / AMD A10-7800 APU 3.5 GHz or equivalent |
| GPU (Integrated) | Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge) or AMD Radeon R5 series (Kaveri line) with OpenGL 4.4* | |
| GPU (Discrete) | Nvidia GeForce 400 Series or AMD Radeon HD 7000 series with OpenGL 4.4 | GeForce 700 Series or AMD Radeon Rx 200 Series (excluding integrated chipsets) with OpenGL 4.5 |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB |
| HDD | At least 1GB for game core, maps and other files | 4GB (SSD is recommended) |
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64 bit recommended
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| Internet connectivity is required for downloading Minecraft files, afterwards offline play is possible | ||
| Software Requirements: | ||
| Minecraft Release 1.6 or newer. Older versions will need to be updated to current versions | ||
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Please note that some users experience issues playing Minecraft while using a mismatched version of Java for their operating system (32 or 64 bit), while using certain versions of Java 7, or while multiple versions of Java are installed Starting from Minecraft 1.12, Java 8 will be required to run Minecraft. If you don't know whether you have Java 8, don't worry - our installers supply Minecraft with its own version of Java by default. |
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Minecraft for Windows 10 system requirements
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| Minimum Requirements : | Recommended Requirements : | |
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| OS | Windows 10 version 14393.0 or higher, Xbox One | Windows 10 version 14393.0 or higher, Xbox One |
| Architecture | ARM, x64, x86 | ARM, x64, x86 |
| Memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Motion controller | Not specified | Windows Mixed Reality motion controllers |
| Headset | Not specified | Windows Mixed Reality immersive headset |
| Processor | Intel Celeron J4105 | AMD FX-4100 | Intel i7-6500U | AMD A8-6600K |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | AMD Radeon R5 | NVIDIA GeForce 940M | AMD Radeon HD 8570D |
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