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	[[File:Beta.png\|300px\|thumbnail\|right\|[[Java Edition Beta\|Beta]]]]		[[File:Beta.png\|300px\|thumbnail\|right\|[[Java Edition Beta\|Beta]]]]

	Beta was the sixth and last phase of ''Minecraft''{{'}}s development before its official release. Beta was released on December 20, 2010. Features that were added include a new logo and launcher, customizable world name and [[Minecraft:world seed]], [[Minecraft:~~achievement~~ (Java Edition(\|achievements]] and [[Minecraft:statistics]], [[Minecraft:weather]], [[Minecraft:Light#Smooth lighting\|Smooth Lighting]], [[Minecraft:dyes]], more plant types (two new types of [[Minecraft:tree]]s and tall [[Minecraft:grass]]), [[Minecraft:wolves]] and [[Minecraft:squid]], [[Minecraft:bed]]s, and other blocks and items.		Beta was the sixth and last phase of ''Minecraft''{{'}}s development before its official release. Beta was released on December 20, 2010. Features that were added include a new logo and launcher, customizable world name and [[Minecraft:world seed]], [[Minecraft:Achievement (Java Edition)\|achievements]] and [[Minecraft:statistics]], [[Minecraft:weather]], [[Minecraft:Light#Smooth lighting\|Smooth Lighting]], [[Minecraft:dyes]], more plant types (two new types of [[Minecraft:tree]]s and tall [[Minecraft:grass]]), [[Minecraft:wolves]] and [[Minecraft:squid]], [[Minecraft:bed]]s, and other blocks and items.

	The [[Minecraft:Adventure Update]] was a major set of updates, focusing on exploring and combat and adding an ending to the game. Features added include a new terrain generator, new mobs, blocks, biomes, and items. Three generated structures were added: [[Minecraft:village]]s, [[Minecraft:stronghold]]s, and [[Minecraft:mineshaft]]s. Changes to general [[Minecraft:gameplay]] include an improved [[Minecraft:combat]] system including [[Minecraft:critical hit]]s and [[Minecraft:experience]], a reintroduced [[Minecraft:Creative]], [[Minecraft:Hardcore]], and a way to finish the game by traveling to [[Minecraft:The End]] and defeating the [[Minecraft:ender dragon]].		The [[Minecraft:Adventure Update]] was a major set of updates, focusing on exploring and combat and adding an ending to the game. Features added include a new terrain generator, new mobs, blocks, biomes, and items. Three generated structures were added: [[Minecraft:village]]s, [[Minecraft:stronghold]]s, and [[Minecraft:mineshaft]]s. Changes to general [[Minecraft:gameplay]] include an improved [[Minecraft:combat]] system including [[Minecraft:critical hit]]s and [[Minecraft:experience]], a reintroduced [[Minecraft:Creative]], [[Minecraft:Hardcore]], and a way to finish the game by traveling to [[Minecraft:The End]] and defeating the [[Minecraft:ender dragon]].

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	=== Full release ===		=== Full release ===
	{{Infobox development phase		{{Infobox development phase
	\|title=~~Numbered Releases~~		\|title=Full release
	\|image=Java Edition 1.0.0 menu.png		\|image=Java Edition 1.0.0 menu.png
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	[[File:Beta.png\|300px\|thumbnail\|right\|[[Java Edition Beta\|Beta]]]]		[[File:Beta.png\|300px\|thumbnail\|right\|[[Java Edition Beta\|Beta]]]]

	Beta was the sixth and last phase of ''Minecraft''{{'}}s development before its official release. Beta was released on December 20, 2010. Features that were added include a new logo and launcher, customizable world name and [[Minecraft:world seed]], [[Minecraft:achievement/Java Edition\|achievements]] and [[Minecraft:statistics]], [[Minecraft:weather]], [[Minecraft:Light#Smooth lighting\|Smooth Lighting]], [[Minecraft:dyes]], more plant types (two new types of [[Minecraft:tree]]s and tall [[Minecraft:grass]]), [[Minecraft:wolves]] and [[Minecraft:squid]], [[Minecraft:bed]]s, and other blocks and items.		Beta was the sixth and last phase of ''Minecraft''{{'}}s development before its official release. Beta was released on December 20, 2010. Features that were added include a new logo and launcher, customizable world name and [[Minecraft:world seed]], [[Minecraft:achievement (Java Edition(\|achievements]] and [[Minecraft:statistics]], [[Minecraft:weather]], [[Minecraft:Light#Smooth lighting\|Smooth Lighting]], [[Minecraft:dyes]], more plant types (two new types of [[Minecraft:tree]]s and tall [[Minecraft:grass]]), [[Minecraft:wolves]] and [[Minecraft:squid]], [[Minecraft:bed]]s, and other blocks and items.

	The [[Minecraft:Adventure Update]] was a major set of updates, focusing on exploring and combat and adding an ending to the game. Features added include a new terrain generator, new mobs, blocks, biomes, and items. Three generated structures were added: [[Minecraft:village]]s, [[Minecraft:stronghold]]s, and [[Minecraft:mineshaft]]s. Changes to general [[Minecraft:gameplay]] include an improved [[Minecraft:combat]] system including [[Minecraft:critical hit]]s and [[Minecraft:experience]], a reintroduced [[Minecraft:Creative]], [[Minecraft:Hardcore]], and a way to finish the game by traveling to [[Minecraft:The End]] and defeating the [[Minecraft:ender dragon]].		The [[Minecraft:Adventure Update]] was a major set of updates, focusing on exploring and combat and adding an ending to the game. Features added include a new terrain generator, new mobs, blocks, biomes, and items. Three generated structures were added: [[Minecraft:village]]s, [[Minecraft:stronghold]]s, and [[Minecraft:mineshaft]]s. Changes to general [[Minecraft:gameplay]] include an improved [[Minecraft:combat]] system including [[Minecraft:critical hit]]s and [[Minecraft:experience]], a reintroduced [[Minecraft:Creative]], [[Minecraft:Hardcore]], and a way to finish the game by traveling to [[Minecraft:The End]] and defeating the [[Minecraft:ender dragon]].
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	[[File:TheEnderdragon.png\|300px\|thumbnail\|right\|The [[ender dragon]] in [[Minecraft:the End]].]]		[[File:TheEnderdragon.png\|300px\|thumbnail\|right\|The [[ender dragon]] in [[Minecraft:the End]]]]

	The full release of ''Minecraft'', [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.0.0\|1.0.0]], was released during [[Minecraft:MINECON 2011]] on November 18, 2011, by [[Minecraft:Notch]] at the keynote address ceremony at 9:54 pm {{w\|UTC}}. [[Minecraft:Jeb]] confirmed the version number in a tweet while also stating that the game would be officially out of Beta.<ref>{{tweet\|jeb\|128826347178049536\|The next official release will be 1.0 again, and will be released during Minecon\|October 25, 2011}}</ref> The game was originally planned to exit Beta on November 11, 2011.<ref>[[Minecraft:wordofnotch:4423138657\|11/11/11]] – The Word Of Notch, April 7, 2011.</ref> The release includes many features from the [[Minecraft:Adventure Update]] that were not included in [[Minecraft:Beta 1.8]]. The most prominent feature is an ending to the game, which can be achieved by defeating the Ender Dragon boss in The End.		The full release of ''Minecraft'', [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.0.0\|1.0.0]], was released during [[Minecraft:MINECON 2011]] on November 18, 2011, by [[Minecraft:Notch]] at the keynote address ceremony at 9:54 pm {{w\|UTC}}. [[Minecraft:Jeb]] confirmed the version number in a tweet while also stating that the game would be officially out of Beta.<ref>{{tweet\|jeb\|128826347178049536\|The next official release will be 1.0 again, and will be released during Minecon\|October 25, 2011}}</ref> The game was originally planned to exit Beta on November 11, 2011.<ref>[[Minecraft:wordofnotch:4423138657\|11/11/11]] – The Word Of Notch, April 7, 2011.</ref> The release includes many features from the [[Minecraft:Adventure Update]] that were not included in [[Minecraft:Beta 1.8]]. The most prominent feature is an ending to the game, which can be achieved by defeating the Ender Dragon boss in The End.
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	\|startver=[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.0.0\|1.0.0]] (November 18, 2011)		\|startver=[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.0.0\|1.0.0]] (November 18, 2011)
	\|currentver=[[Minecraft:Java Edition 26.2\|26.2]] (~~June 16~~, 2026)		\|currentver=[[Minecraft:Java Edition 26.3\|26.3]] (September 15, 2026)
	\|paid=Yes: US$29.99/€29.99<ref group="note" name="je_release">The player is now required to buy both ''Java Edition'' and ''Bedrock Edition'' (Windows) at once, even if they do not use Windows.</ref>		\|paid=Yes: US$29.99/€29.99<ref group="note" name="je_release">The player is now required to buy both ''Java Edition'' and ''Bedrock Edition'' (Windows) at once, even if they do not use Windows.</ref>
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	The full release of ''Minecraft'', [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.0.0\|1.0.0]], was released during [[Minecraft:MINECON 2011]] on November 18, 2011, by [[Minecraft:Notch]] at the keynote address ceremony at 9:54 pm {{w\|UTC}}. [[Minecraft:Jeb]] confirmed the version number in a tweet while also stating that the game would be officially out of Beta.<ref>{{tweet\|jeb\|128826347178049536\|The next official release will be 1.0 again, and will be released during Minecon\|October 25, 2011}}</ref> The game was originally planned to exit Beta on November 11, 2011.<ref>[[Minecraft:wordofnotch:4423138657\|11/11/11]] – The Word Of Notch, April 7, 2011.</ref> The release includes many features from the [[Minecraft:Adventure Update]] that were not included in [[Minecraft:Beta 1.8]]. The most prominent feature is an ending to the game, which can be achieved by defeating the Ender Dragon boss in The End.		The full release of ''Minecraft'', [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.0.0\|1.0.0]], was released during [[Minecraft:MINECON 2011]] on November 18, 2011, by [[Minecraft:Notch]] at the keynote address ceremony at 9:54 pm {{w\|UTC}}. [[Minecraft:Jeb]] confirmed the version number in a tweet while also stating that the game would be officially out of Beta.<ref>{{tweet\|jeb\|128826347178049536\|The next official release will be 1.0 again, and will be released during Minecon\|October 25, 2011}}</ref> The game was originally planned to exit Beta on November 11, 2011.<ref>[[Minecraft:wordofnotch:4423138657\|11/11/11]] – The Word Of Notch, April 7, 2011.</ref> The release includes many features from the [[Minecraft:Adventure Update]] that were not included in [[Minecraft:Beta 1.8]]. The most prominent feature is an ending to the game, which can be achieved by defeating the Ender Dragon boss in The End.

	The full release of ''Minecraft'' is charged at full price ({{w\|United States dollar\|US$}}29.99, {{w\|Canadian dollar\|Can$}}39.99, {{w\|Euro\|€}}29.99, {{w\|Pound sterling\|£}}24.99, {{w\|Australian dollar\|A$}}39.95, {{w\|New Zealand dollar\|NZ$}}49.95, or {{w\|Singapore dollar\|S$}}39.90) to new players, but Alpha and Beta players receive this copy through regular updating. After the release, Notch said in an interview that he was nervous about releasing a full game that would be rated and reviewed. Upon release, the game was well received and was given high ratings by many gaming websites and fan reviews.		The full release of ''Minecraft'' is charged at full price ({{w\|United States dollar\|US$}}29.99, {{w\|Canadian dollar\|Can$}}39.99, {{w\|Euro\|€}}29.99, {{w\|Pound sterling\|£}}24.99, {{w\|Australian dollar\|A$}}46.95, {{w\|New Zealand dollar\|NZ$}}49.95, or {{w\|Singapore dollar\|S$}}39.90) to new players, but Alpha and Beta players receive this copy through regular updating. After the release, Notch said in an interview that he was nervous about releasing a full game that would be rated and reviewed. Upon release, the game was well received and was given high ratings by many gaming websites and fan reviews.

	Subsequent updates have since been released, with additions such as new gameplay mechanics, new mobs, and biomes. For the full list of additions since 1.0.0, see [[Minecraft:Java Edition version history]].		Subsequent updates have since been released, with additions such as new gameplay mechanics, new mobs, and biomes. For the full list of additions since 1.0.0, see [[Minecraft:Java Edition version history]].

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	== Trailer ==		== Trailer ==
	{{main\|Official Minecraft Trailer}}		{{main\|Official Minecraft Trailer}}
	An official trailer was released on Mojang Studios's official YouTube channel after the full release of ''Minecraft'', on December 6, 2011. The video was made by [[Minecraft:Vareide]] instead of [[Minecraft:Hat Films]], who have made update trailers and videos for Mojang Studios in the past.		An official trailer was released on Mojang Studios's official YouTube channel after the full release of ''Minecraft'', on December 6, 2011. The video was made by [[Minecraft:Dennis Vareide]] instead of [[Minecraft:Hat Films]], who have made update trailers and videos for Mojang Studios in the past.

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	== Trailer ==		== Trailer ==
	{{main\|Official Minecraft Trailer}}		{{main\|Official Minecraft Trailer}}
	An official trailer was released on Mojang Studios's official YouTube channel after the full release of ''Minecraft'', on December 6, 2011. The video was made by Vareide instead of Hat Films, who have made update trailers and videos for Mojang Studios in the past.		An official trailer was released on Mojang Studios's official YouTube channel after the full release of ''Minecraft'', on December 6, 2011. The video was made by [[Minecraft:Vareide]] instead of [[Minecraft:Hat Films]], who have made update trailers and videos for Mojang Studios in the past.

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	*Before being renamed to ''Java Edition'' in 1.12.2, this edition was often informally called the "PC Edition" or "Computer Edition", to differentiate it from other versions run on mobile and console platforms which were later united under ''Bedrock Edition''.		*Before being renamed to ''Java Edition'' in 1.12.2, this edition was often informally called the "PC Edition" or "Computer Edition", to differentiate it from other versions run on mobile and console platforms which were later united under ''Bedrock Edition''.
	*The source code of ''Minecraft: Java Edition'' may have been hosted in a private repository called "Mojang/Minecraft" on GitHub, which [[Minecraft:Bartosz Bok]] has referred to during [[Minecraft:Brigadier]]'s development before its open-source release.<ref>{{link\|url=https://github.com/Mojang/brigadier/pull/6\|title=Pass StringReader instead of strings to CommandDispatcher by boq · Pull Request #6 · Mojang/brigadier\|website=GitHub\|quote=This is part of cleanup for / handling on code (Mojang/Minecraft@6f28ed1).\|date=Jul 23, 2018}}</ref>		*The source code of ''Minecraft: Java Edition'' may have been hosted in a private repository called "Mojang/Minecraft" on GitHub, which [[Minecraft:Bartosz Bok]] has referred to during [[Minecraft:Brigadier]]'s development before its open-source release.<ref>{{link\|url=https://github.com/Mojang/brigadier/pull/6\|title=Pass StringReader instead of strings to CommandDispatcher by boq · Pull Request #6 · Mojang/brigadier\|website=GitHub\|quote=This is part of cleanup for / handling on code (Mojang/Minecraft@6f28ed1).\|date=Jul 23, 2018}}</ref>
	*The ''Java Edition'' page on [[Minecraft:Minecraft.net]] uses screenshots from ''Bedrock Edition''.<ref>{{citation\|url=https://minecraft.net/store/minecraft-java-edition\|title=Minecraft Java Edition\|website=Minecraft.net}}</ref>
	* The official Java website has a page linking to [[Minecraft:Minecraft.net]].<ref name="java" />		* The official Java website has a page linking to [[Minecraft:Minecraft.net]].<ref name="java" />

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	Another reintroduction in Alpha was the return of [[Minecraft:multiplayer]]. Unlike Classic's Creative multiplayer, Alpha's multiplayer was available only in [[Minecraft:Survival]] form that is logically called "Survival Multiplayer".		Another reintroduction in Alpha was the return of [[Minecraft:multiplayer]]. Unlike Classic's Creative multiplayer, Alpha's multiplayer was available only in [[Minecraft:Survival]] form that is logically called "Survival Multiplayer".

	It is still playable on the launcher by enabling the "Historical versions" button in the Launch options. Today, 23% of all Alpha versions are lost.		It is still playable on the launcher by enabling the "Historical versions" button in the Launch options. Today, 13% of all Alpha versions are lost.

	=== Beta ===		=== Beta ===

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	== System requirements ==		== System requirements ==

	The game can run on a lot of hardware, including low end systems like mobile Intel Core 2 Duo from ~~2007~~.<ref name=":0">Own testing with Core 2 Duo T7400 (2.16GHz, [[Minecraft:wikipedia:Merom (microprocessor)\|Merom]] architecture), integrated Intel GMA 950 graphics and 4GB of RAM, with [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.~~21.10~~\|1.~~21.10~~]] on [[Minecraft:wikipedia:~~Ubuntu~~\|~~Ubuntu~~]] 24.04.3.</ref> However, for an enjoyable experience, it is encouraged to consult the recommended requirements.		The game can run on a lot of hardware, including low end systems like mobile Intel Core 2 Duo from 2006.<ref name=":0">Own testing with Core 2 Duo T7400 (2.16GHz, [[Minecraft:wikipedia:Merom (microprocessor)\|Merom]] architecture), integrated Intel GMA 950 graphics and 4GB of RAM, with [[Minecraft:Java Edition 26.2\|26.2]] on [[Minecraft:wikipedia:Xubuntu\|Xubuntu]] 26.04.</ref> However, for an enjoyable experience, it is encouraged to consult the recommended requirements.

	The below requirements are adapted from [https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/store/minecraft-java-bedrock-edition-pc?tabs=%7B%22details%22%3A1%7D the official requirements] and are meant for unmodified versions of the game. [[Minecraft:Mods]] and [[Minecraft:resource pack]]s can have significantly higher requirements, and complex worlds may also require better hardware to run well.		The below requirements are adapted from [https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/store/minecraft-java-bedrock-edition-pc?tabs=%7B%22details%22%3A1%7D the official requirements] and are meant for unmodified versions of the game. [[Minecraft:Mods]] and [[Minecraft:resource pack]]s can have significantly higher requirements, and complex worlds may also require better hardware to run well.
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	! Processor (CPU) architecture		! Processor (CPU) architecture
	\| ~~ARM, x86_64~~ (64-bit x86) \|\| ~~ARM, x86_64~~ (64-bit x86)		\| AMD64 (64-bit x86), ARM \|\| AMD64 (64-bit x86), ARM
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	! Graphics (GPU)		! Graphics (GPU)
	\| Vulkan 1.3 capable GPU with at least ~~2GB~~ VRAM<br />'''Discrete:''' NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950, AMD Radeon RX 460, Intel Arc A310 or equivalent<br />'''Integrated:''' Intel HD Graphics 530, Apple M1, Qualcomm Snapdragon X or equivalent \|\| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, Intel Arc A580, Apple M2 Pro or equivalent		\| Vulkan 1.3-capable GPU with at least 2 GB VRAM<br />'''Discrete:''' NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950, AMD Radeon RX 460, Intel Arc A310 or equivalent<br />'''Integrated:''' Intel HD Graphics 530, Apple M1, Qualcomm Snapdragon X or equivalent \|\| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, Intel Arc A580, Apple M2 Pro or equivalent
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	! Memory (RAM)		! Memory (RAM)
	\| ~~8GB~~ (discrete GPU), ~~12GB~~ (integrated GPU) \|\| 16 GB		\| 8 GB (discrete GPU), 12 GB (integrated GPU) \|\| 16 GB
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	== Trailer ==		== Trailer ==
	{{main\|Official Minecraft Trailer}}		{{main\|Official Minecraft Trailer}}
	An official trailer was released on Mojang Studios's official YouTube channel after the full release of Minecraft, on December 6, 2011. The video was made by Vareide instead of Hat Films, who have made update trailers and videos for Mojang Studios in the past.		An official trailer was released on Mojang Studios's official YouTube channel after the full release of ''Minecraft'', on December 6, 2011. The video was made by Vareide instead of Hat Films, who have made update trailers and videos for Mojang Studios in the past.

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	Previously, another trailer also made by Vareide was featured on the Minecraft website:		Previously, another trailer also made by Vareide was featured on the ''Minecraft'' website:

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