Minecraft, the popular video game owned by Microsoft, has set a new record by selling over 300 million copies, making it the best selling game of all time. The game’s creators recently announced this milestone on their website, expressing their excitement about surpassing this incredible achievement. They reflected on the days when they were building their first dirt houses and never imagined reaching such heights.
To put this accomplishment into perspective, another highly successful game, Grand Theft Auto 5, has sold over 180 million copies since its release in 2013, according to Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of its publisher, Rockstar Games.
Originally released in 2011, Minecraft was the brainchild of Swedish game developer Markus Persson. He co-founded Mojang Studios to bring his innovative project to life. The game quickly gained popularity among people of all ages and demographics. Players are immersed in a virtual world where they can explore and gather materials to craft tools or build structures. Depending on their preference, they can play in survival mode to test their resilience or get creative in building mode, using Minecraft as their virtual infinite Lego set.
In 2014, Persson sold Mojang Studios to Microsoft for a staggering $2.5 billion. He admitted that he had grown exhausted from managing the company amidst the overwhelming media and public attention it was receiving.
Minecraft’s continued success and impressive sales figures make it a true phenomenon in the gaming industry. Its appeal to players across the globe showcases the power and imagination that video games can unleash.
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