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What Java version does Minecraft 26.1.2 need?

Java 25

Minecraft 26.1.2 was released on 2026-04-09. Mojang's version file lists Java 25 for it, for both the game and a server.

FabricYes
ForgeYes
NeoForgeNo
Top mods listing 26.1.2349 of 500

See which Java you have:

java -version

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