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Minecraft news and guides, Mojang's best-selling sandbox building and survival game.
About Minecraft
Minecraft is a sandbox survival and building game originally created by Markus "Notch" Persson and developed by Mojang Studios, which Microsoft acquired in 2014. Set in a procedurally generated block-based world, Minecraft lets players mine resources, craft tools, build structures, and survive against monsters, with virtually unlimited creative freedom in how they approach the game.
Since its initial 2009 release, Minecraft has become the best-selling video game of all time, with a massive ongoing player base across education, content creation, and casual and competitive play, alongside a growing media presence including the 2025 live-action film adaptation.
History
2009–2011
Early development & release
Minecraft launches in alpha before its full 1.0 release in 2011, quickly building a dedicated player base.
2014
Microsoft acquisition
Microsoft acquires Mojang and the Minecraft franchise for roughly $2.5 billion.
2011–present
Becomes best-selling game ever
Minecraft's sales surpass every other video game in history, aided by continued content updates and a huge content-creator community.
2025
Film adaptation
A live-action Minecraft film brings the franchise to movie theaters, becoming one of the year's major box-office releases.
Key People
Markus "Notch" Persson
Creator of Minecraft, who began developing the game in 2009
Jens Bergensten
Lead designer who took over creative direction of Minecraft after its early development
Mojang Studios
Developer of Minecraft, acquired by Microsoft in 2014
Key Minecraft Milestones
| Milestone | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Minecraft 1.0 release | 2011 | The game's official full release |
| Microsoft acquisition | 2014 | Microsoft acquires Mojang and the Minecraft IP |
| Becomes best-selling game ever | 2019 | Minecraft's sales surpass Tetris to become the best-selling video game of all time |
| A Minecraft Movie | 2025 | A live-action film adaptation released in theaters |
Financials
How It Compares
| Compared To | Key Difference |
|---|---|
| Roblox | Both are sandbox, creativity-driven platforms, but Minecraft centers on a single cohesive building and survival game, while Roblox hosts millions of separate user-made games. |
| Terraria | Terraria is often compared to Minecraft as a 2D take on block-based survival and building, though the two were developed independently. |
Trivia & Fan Culture
Began as a weekend project
Markus Persson started developing Minecraft in his spare time in 2009, releasing early versions to a small community before it grew into a phenomenon.
Record-setting Microsoft deal
Microsoft's 2014 acquisition of Mojang for roughly $2.5 billion remains one of the largest video game acquisitions in history.
A fixture in education
Minecraft: Education Edition is used in classrooms worldwide to teach subjects ranging from computer science to history through in-game building and coding challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Minecraft the best-selling video game of all time?
Yes, Minecraft has sold more copies than any other video game in history, a title it has held since surpassing Tetris in 2019.
What's the difference between Minecraft Survival and Creative mode?
Survival mode requires players to gather resources and manage health and hunger, while Creative mode gives unlimited resources and removes most survival mechanics, focusing purely on building.
Is Minecraft the best-selling video game of all time?
Yes, Minecraft has surpassed 300 million copies sold, making it the best-selling video game ever released.
Who owns Minecraft?
Microsoft has owned Minecraft and developer Mojang Studios since acquiring them in 2014.
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