Mojang changes Minecraft system requirements after 17 years, recommends 16GB of RAM for "Fancy" graphics
Minecraft's move to modern hardware requirements sets up its shift from OpenGL to Vulkan
Minecraft: Java Edition 26.0 is not out yet, but should be soon debuting year-based versioning
Starting with Minecraft: Bedrock Edition 26.0, Mojang is switching to a year-based versioning scheme. The update also refreshes several baby mob models and textures, fixes a Nether Portal lava ignition bug, and includes smaller gameplay polish under the hood.
Minecraft: The Copper Age is now available for Java and Bedrock editions
Minecraft's latest drop adds copper chests, golems, armor, weapons, equipment, and decorations. Shelfs have also been introduced along with other exciting features.
Minecraft Bedrock Edition gets Flat World presets
As the Minecraft community counts down to the highly anticipated Summer Drop 2025, Mojang is setting the stage with the Bedrock 1.21.80 update, introducing new Flat World presets. The update also brings improvements to gameplay, the UI, and greater parity between the Bedrock and Java editions.
Minecraft 'Spring to Life' update is out for Java and Bedrock
The Spring to Life update is now playable in Minecraft, featuring new ambient effects, mob variants, updated wolf sounds, improved sheep spawning, new spawn egg textures, and a long list of bug fixes.
Latest Minecraft adds Hardcore mode and bundles
Minecraft - Bundles of Bravery introduces Mojang's toughest survival mode to date, new bundles that expand storage of your slots, and a laundry list of other improvements and bug fixes.
Equal loot for all: Minecraft Bedrock improves rare item drop rates
Minecraft Bedrock 1.21.2 update fixes rare loot drop rates in ominous trials, aligning them with Java Edition, ensuring players in both versions have equal chances for valuable items.
What is the best-selling PC game of all time?
Trivia time! – Is it The Sims, Minecraft, PUBG or WoW?
Minecraft players launch petition and war propaganda to fight mob vote
Change.org petition reaches 300,000+ signatures
Minecraft 1.19.4 Java Edition arrives ahead of The Trails & Tales update
Minecraft Java Edition 1.19.4 is the last release before The Trails & Tales update, adding ride and damage commands, and introducing several technical changes and bug fixes.
Minecraft dev says NFTs, blockchain tech are not allowed on the game as they encourage profiteering
They do "not align with Minecraft values"
Minecraft's Java and Bedrock Editions are getting permanently bundled today
Owners of either version will get the other for free
Minecraft is not getting ray tracing support on XBSX after all
At least not anytime soon
Mojang Studios is adding PS VR support to Minecraft later this month
Minecraft is coming to PlayStation VR this month
Minecraft 1.16.1 adds new biomes and mobs in the Nether
Minecraft 1.16.1, also known as the Nether update, overhauls the Nether by adding four new biomes, four new mobs, and introduces a multitude of new blocks including many variants of blackstone.
Mojang Studios is adding two new DLCs for Minecraft Dungeons plus cross-play support
Minecraft has proven incredibly popular for Microsoft
Minecraft extends lead as best-selling game of all time
Minecraft is more popular than ever
Mojang is now Mojang Studios, reveals mysterious new logo
Expect to see more of the 'Mojangs' very soon
Mojang cancels long-promised Minecraft graphical overhaul
Minecraft isn't getting that long-promised graphical enhancement after all
Microsoft is distancing itself from Minecraft creator Markus 'Notch' Persson
His comments and opinions do not reflect those of Microsoft, Mojang or Minecraft, the company said
Minecraft's Minecon convention is being replaced by an online livestream event
Minecon will now be accessible to everyone
'Better Together' update will unify most Minecraft platforms this summer
Cross-platform play, saved data and DLC. Plus new third party server support.