Recommended Java version for Minecraft (1.18 and higher) on Windows: Java 17 (used by game developers). Recommended Java version for Minecraft (1.17 and 1.17.1) on MacOS/Linux: Java 16 (used by game developers). Recommended Java version for Minecraft (1.17 and 1.17.1) on Windows: Java 16 (used by game developers). Recommended Java version for Minecraft (1.16.5 and lower) on MacOS/Linux:: the latest Java 8 Update. Recommended Java version for Minecraft (1.16.5 and lower) on Windows: Java 8 Update 51 (most recommended) or Java 8 Update 45. To run TLauncher requires Java 8!! However, on some Linux systems, they also work with Java 11. Installing Java in Fedora/CentOS for TLauncher/Minecraft Installing Java in Debian/Mint for TLauncher/Minecraft Installing Java in Ubuntu for TLauncher/Minecraft Installing Java in Windows (XP, 7, 8, 10, 11) Additionally, find out which versions of Java use new and old versions of the game.

All this will not take long, and as a result, you will get one of the most popular games in history at your disposal. On this page, you will learn all the basic installation details. To run our launcher and the Minecraft game itself, you must have Java installed.

Java 64 bit