Minecraft is a sandbox computer game developed by the Swedish computer game developer Mojang Studios. The video game was created by Markus Notch Persson in the Java shows language. Following numerous early private testing variations, it was first revealed in May 2009 prior to totally releasing in November 2011, with Jens Bergensten after that taking control of advancement. Minecraft has actually considering that been ported to several various other systems and also is the best-selling computer game of all time, with over 238 million copies offered and also virtually 140 million month-to-month energetic customers as of 2021. In Minecraft, players discover a heavyset, procedurally created 3D world with virtually unlimited surface, as well as may discover and draw out basic materials, craft devices and also items, and also construct structures or earthworks. Depending upon game mode, players can combat computer-controlled mobs, as well as accept or compete versus various other gamers i...