Minecraft: Java Edition
Minecraft: Java Edition runs natively on Windows on Arm.
Source record updated: Sep 13, 2024.
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Compatibility overview
- Type
- Native Arm64
- Source
- Community source
- Data updated
- Sep 13, 2024
Evidence and dates
- Data updated
- Sep 13, 2024
- Source record updated
- Sep 13, 2024
- Device test date
- Not recorded
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What this means
Install choice
Minecraft: Java Edition has a native Arm64 build. Prefer the Arm64 installer or Microsoft Store package when it is offered; that is the best path for performance and battery life.
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Community source · Source record updated: Sep 13, 2024.
Minecraft: Java Edition on Windows on Arm — FAQ
Does Minecraft: Java Edition work on Windows on Arm (Snapdragon X)?
Minecraft: Java Edition runs natively on Windows on Arm. Source record updated: Sep 13, 2024.
Is Minecraft: Java Edition native Arm64 or emulated?
Minecraft: Java Edition ships a native Arm64 build, so it runs at full speed with the best battery efficiency on Arm PCs.
Does Minecraft: Java Edition work on Snapdragon X2 Elite or NVIDIA RTX Spark?
Minecraft: Java Edition is listed as compatible with Windows on Arm, so it is a candidate for Snapdragon X2 Elite and NVIDIA RTX Spark PCs. Still test device-specific pieces such as drivers, plug-ins, GPU acceleration, anti-cheat and background services.