Download/Install OpenJDK (Which comes with Ubuntu) if not installed yet
Just in case, apart from downloading the one I mentioned, also install the LWJGL version that comes with Ubuntu: sudo apt-get install liblwjgl-javaģ. For example the one I downloaded was lwjgl-2.8.5.zip Stick with the one with the lwjgl-VERSION.zip.
Don't download the SOURCE, DOCS or APPLET versions. Even if you use the official Launcher or the PPA you need to do this.Īlways download the ZIP version. This step is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED since it will solve 99% of the problems Ubuntu users face with Minecraft. Download the LWJGL (Lightweight Java Game Library) You only need to open it once for the configuration to be done.Ģ. ( This should install the latest Wine version at the moment )Īfter installing it, run winecfg to configure it. If not just execute the following lines: sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntu-wine/ppa -y Go to WINEHQ and follow the instructions there.
The procedure to copy any skins and other mods is mentioned below but the point is, Minecraft works great on Ubuntu after version 1.6. I really have to strongly mention that if you have the Windows version, you can move to the Linux launcher with no problem at all and will not loose any work previously done. Wine might be needed to install Minecraft if you happen to download an. For NVIDIA and ATI use the proprietary drivers.
If Yes you are good, if NO then you have to get a better video card or install the proper drivers for it. This will tell you, if you are using Direct Rendering (Which is needed for 3D). Then run: glxinfo | grep -e "direct rendering" The fastest way to do this is to install the mesa-utils package: sudo apt-get install mesa-utils NOTE: It is very important to verify that you have correctly installed you video card and that it supports OpenGL.
(Tested on Ubuntu 11.10, 12.04, 12.10 and 13.04 in both 32 Bit and 64 Bit versions) HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS (Recommended)ĬPU - 2 GHz (It will run on lower Hertz but you will need hours of yoga training because it will be slower to start and play.) Install the game in the proper order with the proper files.See if we have the tools needed to install and play it.Before Downloading Minecraft we need to first: If you do not want to use the PPA or the Official Launcher then by all means, read this guide which will guide you through another long path. Although if the game starts and you get a black screen please keep on reading, specially the part about LWJGL, you might be missing the installation/overwriting of this libraries in your minecraft folder.
Update system and install minecraft installer: sudo apt-get update & sudo apt-get install minecraft-installer Install the PPA: sudo add-apt-repository ppa:minecraft-installer-peeps/minecraft-installer Open the Dash by pressing the SUPER button. Open the terminal: Type terminal on the Dash. It is a quick and easy way to install Minecraft and make sure everything works correctly (Very good script). You only need to have OpenJDK installed which is mentioned in this answer below.Īnother way is to use the Minecraft Installer. I tested this in 13.04 and it is working out of the box. Run the Launcher and it will take care of any libraries needed and any updates.
To get it simply go to the Minecraft Download site or just click on the Minecraft Launcher Link. We first have the Official Minecraft Launcher that works correctly with versions 1.6+. If you find a typo, missing information or have tips, please let me know so we can enhance this even further.īefore reading this guide, there are a couple of new ways of installing Minecraft.
I will try to cover most common problems and do a slow step by step guide on how to install Minecraft, Minecraft Server and Tips to troubleshoot, doing everything as simple as possible. The guide was also created to try to solve all problems using OpenJDK before trying to switch to Oracle’s Java version. I also did not have enough time to test versions below 11.10, but if it works or not on versions below it is just a matter of testing the steps mentioned here (But with OpenJDK 1.6). It is very thorough and oriented for Ubuntu 11.10+ since this was the first version to include OpenJDK 1.7, but it might still be missing more information to solve more problems regarding Minecraft. This guide (Which took me a little over 3 days to write and test) was made to solve most problems regarding the correct installation of Minecraft.