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[[Minecraft Wiki:Welcome|Welcome]] to the [[Minecraft Wiki:About|Minecraft Wiki]], a publicly accessible and editable [[Wikipedia:Wiki|wiki]] for information related to ''Minecraft''. The wiki and its [[Special:Statistics|{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}]] [[Special:AllPages|articles]] are managed and maintained by [[Special:Statistics|{{NUMBEROFACTIVEUSERS}}]] [[Special:ActiveUsers|active contributors]] from the ''Minecraft'' community, along with the wiki's [[Project:Directors|administration team]]. Anyone can contribute.
 
 
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[[Minecraft Wiki:Welcome|Welcome]] to the [[Minecraft Wiki:About|Minecraft Wiki]], a publicly accessible and editable [[Wikipedia:Wiki|wiki]] for information related to ''Minecraft''. The wiki and its [[Special:Statistics|{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}]] [[Special:AllPages|articles]] and [[Special:ListFiles|{{NUMBEROFFILES}} files]] are managed and maintained by [[Special:Statistics|{{NUMBEROFACTIVEUSERS}}]] [[Special:ActiveUsers|active contributors]] from the ''Minecraft'' community, along with the wiki's [[Project:Directors|administration team]]. Anyone can contribute.
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[[File:Mclogo.png|90px|Minecraft|link=Minecraft]] is a [[wikipedia:Open world|sandbox]] construction game, inspired by ''[[Infiniminer]]'', ''[[wikipedia:Dwarf Fortress|Dwarf Fortress]]'' and ''[[wikipedia:Dungeon Keeper|Dungeon Keeper]]'', created by [[Markus Persson]], the founder of [[Mojang AB]]. The game involves players placing and breaking various types of [[blocks]] in a [[The Overworld|three-dimensional environment]]. The player takes on an [[The Player|avatar]] that can break and place blocks, forming fantastic structures, creations, and artwork, on [[multiplayer]] servers and singleplayer worlds across multiple [[Gameplay|game modes]].
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[[File:Mclogo.png|90px|Minecraft|link=Minecraft]] is a [[wikipedia:Open world|sandbox]] construction game created by [[Mojang AB]] founder [[Markus Persson]], and inspired by the ''[[Infiniminer]]'', ''[[wikipedia:Dwarf Fortress|Dwarf Fortress]]'' and ''[[wikipedia:Dungeon Keeper|Dungeon Keeper]]'' games. Gameplay involves players interacting with the game world by placing and breaking various types of [[blocks]] in a [[The Overworld|three-dimensional environment]]. In this environment, [[The Player|players]] can build creative structures, creations, and artwork on [[multiplayer]] servers and singleplayer worlds across multiple [[Gameplay|game modes]].
   
''Minecraft'' is available to all players for €19.95 (US$26.95, £17.95). Singleplayer and multiplayer, when purchased, can be played in the user's web browser, or using the downloadable [[Minecraft launcher|launcher]]. ''Minecraft'' [[Classic]] is [http://www.minecraft.net/classic/play available to play] for free. ''Minecraft'' development started around May 10, 2009, and pre-orders for the full game started being accepted on June 13, 2009. ''Minecraft's'' official release date was November 18, 2011. On April 5, 2013, ''Minecraft'' for the computer reached 10 million sales.
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''Minecraft'' is available to all players for €19.95 (US$26.95, £17.95). When purchased, singleplayer and multiplayer game modes can be played using the downloadable stand-alone [[Minecraft launcher|launcher]]. ''Minecraft'' [[Classic]] is [http://www.minecraft.net/classic/play available to play] for free. ''Minecraft'' development started around May 10, 2009, and pre-orders for the full game started being accepted on June 13, 2009. ''Minecraft's'' official release date was November 18, 2011. On July 8, 2014, ''Minecraft'' for the computer reached 16 million sales and became the [[wikipedia:List of best-selling PC games|best-selling PC game]] of all time.
   
On August 16, 2011, ''[[Pocket Edition|Minecraft - Pocket Edition]]'' was released for the [[wikipedia:Xperia Play|Xperia Play]]. After its exclusivity with Sony expired, it was released for Android devices on October 7, 2011, and iOS devices on November 17, 2011 for US$6.99.
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On August 16, 2011, ''[[Pocket Edition|Minecraft: Pocket Edition]]'' was released for the [[wikipedia:Xperia Play|Sony Xperia Play]] gaming smartphone. After its exclusivity with Sony expired, it was released for [[wikipedia:Android|Android]] devices on October 7, 2011, and [[wikipedia:iOS|iOS]] devices on November 17, 2011 for US$6.99. On April 2, 2014, ''Minecraft'' was released for the [[wikipedia:Amazon Fire TV|Amazon Fire TV]]. It contains all the same features as the ''Pocket Edition'' as well as support for the Fire TV's controller.
   
On May 9, 2012, ''Minecraft'' was released for the [[Xbox 360 Edition|Xbox 360]] on [[wikipedia:Xbox Live Arcade|Xbox Live Arcade]] for US$20, where it soon shattered every previous sales record.
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On May 9, 2012, ''Minecraft'' was released for the [[Xbox 360 Edition|Xbox 360]] on [[wikipedia:Xbox Live Arcade|Xbox Live Arcade]] for US$20, where it subsequently broke every previous sales record.
   
On February 11, 2013, ''[[Pi Edition|Minecraft: Pi Edition]]'' was released exclusively for the [[wikipedia:Raspberry Pi|Raspberry Pi]]. It is based on the ''Pocket Edition'' and is available for free at Mojang's [http://pi.minecraft.net dedicated blog]. The ''Pi Edition'' is intended as an educational tool for novice programmers and users are encouraged to open and change the game's code using its API.
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On February 11, 2013, ''[[Pi Edition|Minecraft: Pi Edition]]'' was released for the [[wikipedia:Raspberry Pi|Raspberry Pi]]. It is based on the ''Pocket Edition'' and is available for free at Mojang's [http://pi.minecraft.net dedicated blog]. The ''Pi Edition'' is intended as an educational tool for novice programmers and users are encouraged to open and change the game's code using its API.
   
On December 17/18, 2013, ''Minecraft'' was released for the [[PlayStation 3 Edition|PlayStation 3]] on the [[wikipedia:PlayStation Store|PlayStation Store]] for US$19.99. The release was almost identical to the [[Xbox 360 Edition]] and was developed in tandem with the [[Xbox 360 Edition]] from then on.
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On December 17, 2013, ''Minecraft'' was released for the [[PlayStation 3 Edition|PlayStation 3]] on the [[wikipedia:PlayStation Store|PlayStation Store]] for US$19.99. The release was almost identical to the [[Xbox 360 Edition]] and was developed in tandem with the [[Xbox 360 Edition]] from then on.
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On June 26, 2014, the [[Xbox 360 Edition|Xbox 360]] & [[PlayStation 3 Edition|PlayStation 3]] editions' sales passed the number of sales for the PC edition of ''Minecraft'', leaving the ''Minecraft'' series having sold more than 54 million copies world-wide and become third [[wikipedia:List of best-selling video games|best-selling video game]] of all time.
 
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; [https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mojang.minecraftpe Purchase the Android Pocket Edition!]
 
; [https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mojang.minecraftpe Purchase the Android Pocket Edition!]
 
; [http://itunes.apple.com/app/id479516143 Purchase the iOS Pocket Edition!]
 
; [http://itunes.apple.com/app/id479516143 Purchase the iOS Pocket Edition!]
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; [http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Minecraft-Xbox-360-Edition/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d802584111f7 Purchase the Xbox 360 Edition!] ([http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Minecraft-Xbox-360-Edition/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d802584111f7?DownloadType=GameDemo#LiveZone Demo])
 
; [http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Minecraft-Xbox-360-Edition/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d802584111f7 Purchase the Xbox 360 Edition!] ([http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Minecraft-Xbox-360-Edition/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d802584111f7?DownloadType=GameDemo#LiveZone Demo])
 
; [https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-us/games/minecraft-playstation3-edition/cid=UP4433-NPUB31419_00-TRIALUPGRADE0001 Purchase the PlayStation 3 Edition!] ([https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-us/games/minecraft-playstation3-edition-demo/cid=UP4433-NPUB31419_00-MINECRAFTPS30295 Demo])
 
; [https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-us/games/minecraft-playstation3-edition/cid=UP4433-NPUB31419_00-TRIALUPGRADE0001 Purchase the PlayStation 3 Edition!] ([https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-us/games/minecraft-playstation3-edition-demo/cid=UP4433-NPUB31419_00-MINECRAFTPS30295 Demo])
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Explanation of the various game modes and features used in ''Minecraft''.
 
Explanation of the various game modes and features used in ''Minecraft''.
   
<p style="margin-bottom:0">'''[[Gameplay|Current game modes]]'''</p>
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* [[Creative]]
 
* [[Creative]]
 
* [[Survival]]
 
* [[Survival]]
 
* [[Hardcore]]
 
* [[Hardcore]]
 
* [[Adventure]]
 
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<p style="margin-bottom:0">'''Planned game modes'''</p>
 
* [[Capture the Flag]]
 
   
 
<p style="margin-bottom:0">'''Recipes'''</p>
 
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* [[Tutorials#General|General]]
 
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* [[Tutorials#Mining|Mining]]
 
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: Information on achievements that can be collected in ''Minecraft''.
 
; [[Blocks]]
 
; [[Blocks]]
 
: Detailed information on the various blocks available in ''Minecraft''.
 
: Detailed information on the various blocks available in ''Minecraft''.
 
; [[Items]]
 
; [[Items]]
 
: Detailed information on the various items available in ''Minecraft''.
 
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'''[[Timeline of events|News]]'''
 
'''[[Timeline of events|News]]'''
;December 19, 2013
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;July 8, 2014
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:''Minecraft'' for the computer reached 16 million sales and has become the [[wikipedia:List of best-selling PC games|best-selling PC game]] of all time.
:[[Realms|Minecraft Realms]] Beta has launched in Sweden.
 
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;May 19, 2014
;December 17/18, 2013
 
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:[[Realms|Minecraft Realms]] Beta has released globally in all remaining countries.
:''Minecraft'' released for the [[Playstation 3 Edition|Playstation 3]].
 
;November 9, 2013
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;May 9, 2014
:[[Minecraft - Volume Beta]], [[Daniel Rosenfeld|C418]]'s new soundtrack album, is released.
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:[[Realms|Minecraft Realms]] Beta has launched in the Oceania region.
;August 20, 2013
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;May 6, 2014
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:[[Realms|Minecraft Realms]] Beta has launched in more countries in Asia and Europe.
:''Minecraft'' announced for the [[PlayStation 3 Edition|PlayStation 3]], [[PlayStation 4 Edition|PlayStation 4]], and [[PlayStation Vita Edition|PlayStation Vita]].
 
;June 27, 2013
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;April 24, 2014
 
:[[Realms|Minecraft Realms]] Beta has launched in the United States.
:''[[MineCon#2013|Minecon 2013]]'' location announced.
 
;June 10, 2013
 
:''[[Xbox One Edition]]'' announced.
 
 
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'''Recent updates'''
 
'''Recent updates'''
;December 12, 2013
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;July 10, 2014
:''Minecraft'' {{verlink|Pocket Edition Alpha 0.8.0|Alpha 0.8.0}} released for [[Pocket Edition]].
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:''Minecraft'' {{verlink|Pocket Edition Alpha 0.9.0|Alpha 0.9.0}} released for the [[Pocket Edition]].
;December 10, 2013
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;June 26, 2014
:''Minecraft'' 1.7.4 released.
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:''Minecraft'' 1.7.10 released.
;October 25, 2013
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;May 28, 2014
:''Minecraft'' 1.7.2 released.
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:''Minecraft'' {{verlink|PS3 1.06|1.06}} released for the [[PlayStation 3 Edition]].
;September 19, 2013
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;May 19, 2014
:''Minecraft'' 1.6.4 released.
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:''Minecraft'' {{verlink|Xbox TU16|Title Update 16}} released for the [[Xbox 360 Edition]].
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;April 14, 2014
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:''Minecraft'' 1.7.9 released.
 
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<p style="margin-bottom:0">'''Official links'''</p>
 
<p style="margin-bottom:0">'''Official links'''</p>
 
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* [http://www.minecraft.net Minecraft]
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* [http://www.mojang.com Mojang]
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* [https://mojang.com Mojang Blog]
* [http://help.mojang.com Mojang support]
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* [https://help.mojang.com Mojang Support]
* [http://dev.minecraft.net Developer blog]
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* [https://bugs.mojang.com Mojang Bug Tracker]
 
* [https://twitter.com/MojangTeam Mojang Twitter] ([https://twitter.com/Kappische/mojang Mojangsta list])
* [http://minecraftforum.net Forums]
 
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* [https://twitter.com/MojangTeam Twitter] ([https://twitter.com/Kappische/mojang Mojangster list])
 
* [http://www.facebook.com/minecraft Facebook]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/user/TeamMojang YouTube]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/minecraft Minecraft Facebook Page]
* [http://pi.minecraft.net Pi Edition blog]
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* [https://minecraft.net/realms Realms website]
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* [http://www.jinx.com/shop/coll/minecraft/ J!NX merchandise]
 
* [http://www.jinx.com/shop/coll/minecraft/ J!NX merchandise]
 
* [http://www.thinkgeek.com/brain/whereisit.cgi?t=Minecraft ThinkGeek merchandise]
 
* [http://www.thinkgeek.com/brain/whereisit.cgi?t=Minecraft ThinkGeek merchandise]
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; [[Realms|Minecraft Realms]]
 
; [[Realms|Minecraft Realms]]
 
: Information about paid Mojang-hosted servers, known as Realms.
 
: Information about paid Mojang-hosted servers, known as Realms.
; [http://mojang.atlassian.net Official issue tracker]
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: Official issue tracker for tracking bug reports and fixes for the computer and Pocket editions.
 
: Official issue tracker for tracking bug reports and fixes for the computer and Pocket editions.
 
; [[Development resources]]
 
; [[Development resources]]
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** [[Version history|Official game]]
 
** [[Version history|Official game]]
 
** [[Version history/Development versions|Development versions]]
 
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** [[Pocket Edition version history|Alpha]]
 
** [[Pocket Edition version history/Development versions|Development versions]]
 
** [[Pocket Edition version history/Development versions|Development versions]]
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Minecraft Wiki

Welcome to the Minecraft Wiki, a publicly accessible and editable wiki for information related to Minecraft. The wiki and its 7,425 articles and 76,651 files are managed and maintained by 247 active contributors from the Minecraft community, along with the wiki's administration team. Anyone can contribute.

About Minecraft

Minecraft is a sandbox construction game created by Mojang AB founder Markus Persson, and inspired by the Infiniminer, Dwarf Fortress and Dungeon Keeper games. Gameplay involves players interacting with the game world by placing and breaking various types of blocks in a three-dimensional environment. In this environment, players can build creative structures, creations, and artwork on multiplayer servers and singleplayer worlds across multiple game modes.

Minecraft is available to all players for €19.95 (US$26.95, £17.95). When purchased, singleplayer and multiplayer game modes can be played using the downloadable stand-alone launcher. Minecraft Classic is available to play for free. Minecraft development started around May 10, 2009, and pre-orders for the full game started being accepted on June 13, 2009. Minecraft's official release date was November 18, 2011. On July 8, 2014, Minecraft for the computer reached 16 million sales and became the best-selling PC game of all time.

On August 16, 2011, Minecraft: Pocket Edition was released for the Sony Xperia Play gaming smartphone. After its exclusivity with Sony expired, it was released for Android devices on October 7, 2011, and iOS devices on November 17, 2011 for US$6.99. On April 2, 2014, Minecraft was released for the Amazon Fire TV. It contains all the same features as the Pocket Edition as well as support for the Fire TV's controller.

On May 9, 2012, Minecraft was released for the Xbox 360 on Xbox Live Arcade for US$20, where it subsequently broke every previous sales record.

On February 11, 2013, Minecraft: Pi Edition was released for the Raspberry Pi. It is based on the Pocket Edition and is available for free at Mojang's dedicated blog. The Pi Edition is intended as an educational tool for novice programmers and users are encouraged to open and change the game's code using its API.

On December 17, 2013, Minecraft was released for the PlayStation 3 on the PlayStation Store for US$19.99. The release was almost identical to the Xbox 360 Edition and was developed in tandem with the Xbox 360 Edition from then on.

On June 26, 2014, the Xbox 360 & PlayStation 3 editions' sales passed the number of sales for the PC edition of Minecraft, leaving the Minecraft series having sold more than 54 million copies world-wide and become third best-selling video game of all time.

News and events

News

July 8, 2014
Minecraft for the computer reached 16 million sales and has become the best-selling PC game of all time.
May 19, 2014
Minecraft Realms Beta has released globally in all remaining countries.
May 9, 2014
Minecraft Realms Beta has launched in the Oceania region.
May 6, 2014
Minecraft Realms Beta has launched in more countries in Asia and Europe.
April 24, 2014
Minecraft Realms Beta has launched in the United States.

Recent updates

July 10, 2014
Minecraft Alpha 0.9.0 released for the Pocket Edition.
June 26, 2014
Minecraft 1.7.10 released.
May 28, 2014
Minecraft 1.06 released for the PlayStation 3 Edition.
May 19, 2014
Minecraft Title Update 16 released for the Xbox 360 Edition.
April 14, 2014
Minecraft 1.7.9 released.
Servericon
Servers and development
Servers
Documentation on starting and maintaining a server.
Minecraft Realms
Information about paid Mojang-hosted servers, known as Realms.
Official issue tracker
Official issue tracker for tracking bug reports and fixes for the computer and Pocket editions.
Development resources
Documentation and information to develop applications to work with Minecraft.
Programs and editors
A list containing several third-party programs that are designed to work with Minecraft.
Custom servers
Documentation and information about custom servers, along with a list of them.
Version development

Version history

Upcoming features

Changes for the main page can be proposed here.