
The table below covers the most common launchers. As such, you can find pre-built Pixelmon packs on several custom launchers that will automatically install everything you need to get playing. While this works well for the base game, installing Forge and its mods can be a difficult process. Minecraft, by default, comes with a launcher program that will allow you to log into your account and manage your different installations. If you are installing other mods alongside Pixelmon, check the incompatibilities list first to avoid issues.If Minecraft is currently running, quit out of it before installing anything.At least 2 GB of available and assignable RAM.If using Minecraft 1.16.5, up to java 11 may be used. Newer Java versions will not work with Minecraft 1.12.2. A 64-bit build of Java 8, or a launcher that has a copy of Java bundled in.Cracked launchers may not save your Pokémon when you quit Minecraft, or may cause other issues.Other editions (Pocket, Windows 10, console releases) cannot run Forge! Only the Java edition can run Forge mods such as Pixelmon.A paid copy of the Java edition of Minecraft, as purchased from this link or through your Mojang account.6 macOS Apple Silicon (M1/M2) and Pixelmon 9.0+.
