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Minecraft, created in 2011 by Markus "Notch" Persson in Java, is a sandbox game developed by Mojang Studios. After several private testing versions, it was publicly released in May 2009 and fully launched in November 2011. Notch handed over development to Jens "Jeb" Bergensten. Minecraft is the best-selling video game in history, with over 238 million copies sold and nearly 140 million monthly active players in 2021. It has been ported to various platforms.
In Minecraft, players explore a blocky, procedurally generated 3D world with virtually limitless terrain. They gather raw materials, craft tools and items, and build structures, machines, and earthworks. Depending on the game mode, players can fight hostile mobs or collaborate or compete with other players. Game modes include survival (gathering resources, maintaining health) and creative (unlimited resources and flight). The community provides user-generated content like mods, servers, skins, texture packs, and custom maps.
Minecraft has received critical acclaim, winning awards and considered one of the greatest video games. It's been used in education to teach various subjects. In 2014, Microsoft acquired Mojang and the Minecraft IP for $2.5 billion. Spin-offs include Minecraft: Story Mode, Minecraft Earth, Minecraft Dungeons, and Minecraft Legends.
Gameplay: Minecraft is a 3D sandbox game without set goals, offering players freedom. It includes achievements, first-person and third-person perspectives, and a world made of 3D objects called blocks. Players can mine and place blocks, build, and use redstone for complex systems. The game world is virtually infinite, procedurally generated, and divided into biomes with various terrain features. It follows a day-night cycle with 20-minute days.
Players select one of five game modes and four difficulties. Higher difficulties cause more damage from mobs and have specific effects. Players can customize their characters and encounter passive and hostile mobs. Mobs spawn based on daylight and location. Minecraft includes unique creatures like creepers and endermen and various mob variants.
Dimensions: Besides the Overworld, Minecraft has two alternative dimensions: the Nether and the End. The Nether is a hell-like dimension with unique resources and piglin mobs. The End features floating islands, and the Ender Dragon guards the central island.
Game Modes:
- Survival mode: Players gather resources, craft items, and manage health and hunger.
- Creative mode: Offers unlimited resources, flight, and no damage, ideal for building and creating.
- Other modes include spectator, hardcore, and adventure.
Multiplayer: Minecraft offers various multiplayer options, including LAN play, local split-screen (console-only), and servers. Players can run their servers and customize gameplay. PvP combat is possible, and servers often have custom plugins.
Minecraft Realms: Minecraft Realms is a server hosting service for easily running multiplayer games. It supports cross-platform play and custom content.
Customization: The modding community has created downloadable content for Minecraft, including mods, texture packs, and custom maps. Mojang also supports resource packs and custom maps. The Xbox 360 Edition supports downloadable content.
Development: Minecraft's development started in May 2009, and the game went through multiple phases, including Alpha and Beta. Mojang was founded to support Minecraft's development. In 2014, Microsoft purchased Mojang. The game has received continuous updates, with major additions and improvements. Different versions of the game have been released for various platforms, including PC, consoles, and mobile devices. Minecraft has an educational version called Minecraft Education, designed for schools. China has its localized version of the game, known as Minecraft China.
In addition to the original Minecraft: Java Edition, there are other PC versions, including Minecraft for Windows, Minecraft Classic, Minecraft 4K, and a version for the Raspberry Pi.