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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]].
 
[[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$26.95, £17.95). When purchased, singleplayer and multiplayer game modes can be played using the downloadable stand-alone [[Minecraft launcher|launcher]]. ''Minecraft'' [[Classic]] is [http://www.minecraft.net/classic/play available to play] for free. ''Minecraft'' development started around May 10, 2009, and pre-orders for the full game started being accepted on June 13, 2009. ''Minecraft's'' official release date was November 18, 2011. On July 8, 2014, ''Minecraft'' for the computer reached 16 million sales and became the [[wikipedia:List of best-selling PC games|best-selling PC game]] of all time.
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''Minecraft'' is available to all players for [[wikipedia:Euro|€]]19.95 ([[Wikipedia:USD|US$]]26.95, [[wikipedia:GBP|£]]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. The official [http://minecraft.net/demo demo] is also free, but has a time limit. ''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 September 20, 2014, ''Minecraft'' for the computer became the [[wikipedia:List of best-selling PC games|best-selling PC game]] of all time. On January 4, 2015, ''Minecraft'' for the computer reached 18 million sales.
   
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.
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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 (operating system)|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 January 10, 2015 ''[[Pocket Edition|Minecraft: Pocket Edition]]'' reached 30 million sales.
   
 
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 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.
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''Minecraft'' was released for the [[PlayStation 4 Edition|PlayStation 4]] on September 4, 2014, the [[Xbox One Edition|Xbox One]] on September 5, 2014 and the [[PlayStation Vita Edition|PlayStation Vita]] on October 14, 2014.
 
''Minecraft'' was released for the [[PlayStation 4 Edition|PlayStation 4]] on September 4, 2014, the [[Xbox One Edition|Xbox One]] on September 5, 2014 and the [[PlayStation Vita Edition|PlayStation Vita]] on October 14, 2014.
   
On September 15, 2014, Mojang AB and all of its assets (including ''Minecraft'') were purchased by Microsoft Corporation for 2.5 billion USD.
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On September 15, 2014, Mojang AB and all of its assets (including ''Minecraft'') were purchased by Microsoft for US$2.5 billion.
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On December 10, 2014, ''Minecraft: Pocket Edition'' was released for [[wikipedia:Windows Phone 8.1|Windows Phone 8.1]].
 
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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])
 
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; [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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; [https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-us/games/minecraft-playstationvita-edition/cid=UP4433-PCSE00491_00-MINECRAFTVIT0000 Purchase the PlayStation Vita Edition!] ([https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-us/games/minecraft-playstationvita-edition-demo/cid=UP4433-PCSE00491_00-MINECRAFTVITDEMO Demo])
 
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* Purchase the [http://www.minecraft.net/store/game computer edition]! ([http://www.minecraft.net/demo Demo])
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**[https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mojang.minecraftpe Android]
 
**[http://itunes.apple.com/app/id479516143 iOS]
 
**[http://www.amazon.com/Mojang-Minecraft-Pocket-Edition/dp/B00992CF6W/ref=lp_7031433011_1_8?s=mobile-apps&ie=UTF8&qid=1400229461&sr=1-8 Amazon Fire TV]
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*<li class="hlist"> Purchase the Console Edition!
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** [http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Minecraft-Xbox-360-Edition/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d802584111f7 Xbox 360]
 
*** [http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Minecraft-Xbox-360-Edition/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d802584111f7?DownloadType=GameDemo#LiveZone Demo]
 
** [https://store.xbox.com/en-US/Xbox-One/Games/Minecraft-Xbox-One-Edition/582e7bcc-11bc-4702-ab1b-b31566f8e327 Xbox One]
 
** [https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-us/games/minecraft-playstation3-edition/cid=UP4433-NPUB31419_00-TRIALUPGRADE0001 PlayStation 3]
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*** [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-playstation4-edition/cid=UP4433-CUSA00744_00-MINECRAFTPS40000 PlayStation 4]
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*** [https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-us/games/minecraft-playstation4-edition-demo/cid=UP4433-CUSA00744_00-MINECRAFTPS4DEMO Demo]
 
** [https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-us/games/minecraft-playstationvita-edition/cid=UP4433-PCSE00491_00-MINECRAFTVIT0000 PlayStation Vita]
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:Name changing feature for ''[[Minecraft]]'' PC is now available.
 
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;December 10, 2014
 
:''Minecraft'': [[Pocket Edition]] released on Windows Phone.
 
;October 14, 2014
 
;October 14, 2014
 
:''Minecraft'': [[PlayStation Vita Edition]] was released.
 
:''Minecraft'': [[PlayStation Vita Edition]] was released.
 
;September 15, 2014
 
;September 15, 2014
 
:''Minecraft'' and [[Mojang AB|Mojang]] were bought by [[Wikipedia:Microsoft|Microsoft]].
 
:''Minecraft'' and [[Mojang AB|Mojang]] were bought by [[Wikipedia:Microsoft|Microsoft]].
;September 5, 2014
 
:''Minecraft'': [[Xbox One Edition]] is released.
 
;September 4, 2014
 
:''Minecraft'': [[PlayStation 4 Edition]] is released.
 
;August 1, 2014
 
:''Minecraft'' [https://account.mojang.com/documents/minecraft_eula End-User License Agreement] started to be enforced on all servers.
 
 
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:''Minecraft'' {{verlink|Pocket Edition Alpha 0.10.0|Alpha 0.10.0}} released for the [[Pocket Edition]].
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:''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history#TU22/CU10|CU10]] released on [[Xbox One Edition]].
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Revision as of 04:48, 3 March 2015

Minecraft Wiki

Welcome to the Minecraft Wiki, a publicly accessible and editable wiki for information related to Minecraft. The wiki and its 7,780 articles and 76,558 files are managed and maintained by 255 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. The official demo is also free, but has a time limit. 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 September 20, 2014, Minecraft for the computer became the best-selling PC game of all time. On January 4, 2015, Minecraft for the computer reached 18 million sales.

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 January 10, 2015 Minecraft: Pocket Edition reached 30 million sales.

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.

Minecraft was released for the PlayStation 4 on September 4, 2014, the Xbox One on September 5, 2014 and the PlayStation Vita on October 14, 2014.

On September 15, 2014, Mojang AB and all of its assets (including Minecraft) were purchased by Microsoft for US$2.5 billion.

On December 10, 2014, Minecraft: Pocket Edition was released for Windows Phone 8.1.

News and events

News

February 4, 2015
Name changing feature for Minecraft PC is now available.
December 18, 2014
Mojang announced that they will collaborate with Telltale Games to create a new Minecraft spin-off game called Minecraft: Story Mode.
December 10, 2014
Minecraft: Pocket Edition released on Windows Phone.
October 14, 2014
Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition was released.
September 15, 2014
Minecraft and Mojang were bought by Microsoft.

Recent updates

February 27, 2015
Minecraft TU22 released on Xbox 360 Edition.
February 25, 2015
Minecraft CU10 released on Xbox One Edition.
February 20, 2015
Minecraft 1.8.3 released.
February 19, 2015
Minecraft 1.8.2 released.
February 11, 2015
Minecraft TU21, CU9, and 1.14 released on 360, One, and all PlayStation Editions, respectively.
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

Planned versions

Mentioned features

Changes for the main page can be proposed here.