However, for those still playing the game on a 32-bit system, there's some bad news. Mojang Studios has released a snapshot stating that Java Edition will not be supported for 32-bit operating ...

Java 25 has 17 new features, six of which are at some level of preview. It also removes support for 32-bit x86, with the team stating that "the cost of maintaining this port outweighs the benefits ...

32-bit Windows in 2015? Gah, it burns! Yes, Microsoft is going to still support the arcane 32-bit revision in upcoming operating systems.

Java not working for some applications: Forcing 32-bit mode <p>We recently wrote about reinstalling Java to correct problems with various applications including Mail and Safari.