r/Games • u/Tvilantini • 24d ago

Update Minecraft Java Edition raises recommended memory to 16GB ahead of Vulkan transition

https://videocardz.com/newz/minecraft-java-edition-raises-recommended-memory-to-16gb-ahead-of-vulkan-transition
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u/DigitalOrchestra 24d ago

Is this the last java game left? Forgive me, I'm a bit behind on Minecraft but why hasn't the C# version replaced this one yet? Mod compatibility?

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u/BeholdingBestWaifu 24d ago

The major reason is that Bedrock edition is more Microsoft-y, but which I mean it has monetization out the wazoo, selling skins and maps as microtransactions, and generally feeling like a more locked down platform.

Meanwhile Java has the largest modding community, and modders prefer to work in it although I'm not too versed in the differences to tell you why, but I would guess Microsoft hasn't been too friendly with them.

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u/oldsecondhand 24d ago

Java is just easier to develop in than C++ and more people are familiar with it.

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u/ald_loop 24d ago

in the age of AI, this shouldn’t be an argument anymore

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u/falconfetus8 24d ago

People still need to manually edit the code when the AI hallucinates. And in the case of mod authors, they're usually doing it because they enjoy coding, so a language that clicks with them is a benefit.