Do you need Java installed to play Minecraft?

Thanks to a new launcher, Minecraft no longer requires you to install Java, so you can finally remove it. The short version is that Minecraft is now bundling a standalone version of Java into their installation and it doesn’t have the security problems and annoyances that regular Java does.

Which Java do I need?

Users should download 64-bit Java software, if they are running 64-bit browsers. From a 64-bit browser, download 64-bit Java from the manual page.

How do I get Java for Minecraft?

Go to https://www.minecraft.net/en-us and click BUY MINECRAFT.

1. Select Computer.
2. Select which Operating System (OS) to play the game on.
3. Select Minecraft: Java Edition.
4. Sign in to an existing Microsoft account if your child already has one. -or-
5. Finish your purchase and set up your child’s Minecraft profile and username.

Which version of Java should I use for Minecraft?

Mods written for Minecraft are also written in Java. Some actually use Scala, an alternative language for the JVM , as well. The versions of Minecraft that run on game consoles, mobile devices, and the Raspberry Pi , though, are all written in native code, likely C++ (Objective-C for iOS).

Which version of Java is required to play Minecraft?

Minecraft Release 1.6 or newer. Older versions will need to be updated to current versions.

Does Minecraft have to run on Java?

Java is the “runtime environment” that Minecraft uses to run on your computer. Essentially this means that Java is the framework that Minecraft uses to run on a computer.

Is there a preferred Java version for Minecraft?

It depends on your operating system and on the Java version you have installed. The answer to that question is that the J ava 64 bit Minecraft edition is majorly preferred for gaming. A 32-bit Java utilizes only up to 4 GB of your RAM. However, the Minecraft 64 bit uses your RAM capacity to its maximum potential.