ArtemisPvPMinecraft FAQ Open the wiki
  • Home
  • FAQ
  • Popular Versions

Updated 24 October 2026. Every answer lists its source.

FAQ · 10 questions

Popular Minecraft versions, answered

Many modpacks and servers stay on one older version for years. These answers explain the ones you see most.

Older versions

What is Minecraft 1.7.10?

1.7.10 is a Java Edition update from 26 June 2014, the last of the 1.7 line. It was a long-lived base for big Forge modpacks.

Source: Minecraft Wiki - Java Edition 1.7.10

What is Minecraft 1.12.2?

1.12.2 is a Java Edition bug-fix release from 18 September 2017. It became one of the most-modded versions, with many classic Forge modpacks.

It was the first version to show the title "Minecraft Java Edition" on the title screen.

Source: Minecraft Wiki - Java Edition 1.12.2

What is Minecraft 1.16.5?

1.16.5 is a Java Edition hotfix from 15 January 2021, the last Nether Update release. It was the last version to officially support Java 8.

Source: Minecraft Wiki - Java Edition 1.16.5

What is Minecraft 1.18.2?

1.18.2 is a Java Edition update from 28 February 2022 that added the /placefeature command and custom world generation changes.

Source: Minecraft Wiki - Java Edition 1.18.2

What is Minecraft 1.19.2?

1.19.2 is a Java Edition hotfix from 5 August 2022 for the Wild Update, a common base for modpacks of that era.

Source: Minecraft Wiki - Java Edition 1.19.2

What is Minecraft 1.20.1?

1.20.1 is a Java Edition hotfix from 12 June 2023 for Trails and Tales. It became a very popular version for Forge and Fabric modpacks.

Source: Minecraft Wiki - Java Edition 1.20.1

What is Minecraft 1.21.1?

1.21.1 is a Java Edition hotfix from 8 August 2024 for Tricky Trials. Many NeoForge and Fabric modpacks are built on it.

Source: Minecraft Wiki - Java Edition 1.21.1

Choosing a version

Why do modpacks use old Minecraft versions?

Big mods take a long time to update, so packs pick one version where all their mods work and stay on it.

Source: Minecraft Wiki - Mods

Which Minecraft version should I play?

The latest release has the most features and fixes. Pick an older version only for a modpack or server that needs it.

Source: Minecraft Wiki - Java Edition version history

What Java version does old Minecraft need?

Versions up to 1.16.5 run on Java 8, 1.17 needs Java 16, 1.18 to 1.20.4 need Java 17, 1.20.5 to 1.21.11 need Java 21 and 26.1+ needs Java 25.

Source: Minecraft Wiki - Setting up a Java Edition server

More questions

Every topic is on the FAQ hub. Questions about the ArtemisPvP server itself (commands, ranks, events) are on the server FAQ. Server IP: play.artemispvp.com.