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Mojang changes Minecraft system requirements after 17 years, recommends 16GB of RAM for "Fancy" graphics

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Mojang updated Minecraft: Java Edition's system requirements for the first time in 17 years, now recommending 16GB of RAM for "Fancy" graphics at 1080p/60 FPS. The change, effective July 21, signals a shift toward modern hardware as Mojang prepares to transition from OpenGL to Vulkan graphics.

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