Compatibility
What works with Minecraft 1.16.4
Released 29 Oct 2020. Everything below comes from the projects' own published data, and each row says how we know.
Java requirement
Java 8 or newer
Published by Mojang for this exact version. An older runtime will not start it. Get a verified build.
Server software with builds
Real, downloadable builds for 1.16.4.
Mod loaders
Support declared in each loader's own metadata.
- Spigot#2987inferredsupported
- Sponge1.16.4-8.0.0-RC390inferredsupported
- Minecraft Forge35.1.4declaredsupported
- Fabric Loader0.19.3declaredsupported
- Quilt Loader0.30.1-beta.2declaredsupported
Clients that can join
Protocol 754 is shared with these versions, so they can connect without a translation proxy.
Frequently asked
Which Java version does Minecraft 1.16.4 need?
Java 8 or newer. Mojang publishes this requirement in the version metadata, so an older runtime will refuse to start the server.
Which Minecraft versions can connect to a 1.16.4 server?
Any client speaking protocol 754: 1.16.5. Versions with a different protocol number need a translation proxy such as ViaVersion.
Which server software supports 1.16.4?
Paper, Purpur, Spigot, Sponge publish builds for 1.16.4.