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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 [[block]]s 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 [[block]]s 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 [[wikipedia:Euro|€]]19.95 ([[Wikipedia:USD|US$]]26.95, [[wikipedia:GBP|£]]17.32). When purchased, singleplayer and multiplayer game modes can be played using the downloadable stand-alone [[Minecraft launcher|launcher]]. ''Minecraft'' [[Classic]] is [http://www.minecraft.net/classic/play available to play] for free. The official [http://minecraft.net/demo demo] is also free, but has a time limit. ''Minecraft'' development started around May 10, 2009, and pre-orders for the full game started being accepted on June 13, 2009. ''Minecraft's'' official release date was November 18, 2011. On September 20, 2014, ''Minecraft'' for the computer became the [[wikipedia:List of best-selling PC games|best-selling PC game]] of all time. On October 2, 2015, ''Minecraft'' for the computer reached 21 million sales.
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''Minecraft'' is available to all players for [[wikipedia:Euro|€]]19.95 ([[Wikipedia:USD|US$]]26.95, [[wikipedia:GBP|£]]17.32). When purchased, singleplayer and multiplayer game modes can be played using the downloadable stand-alone [[Minecraft launcher|launcher]]. The official [http://minecraft.net/demo demo] is 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 December 31, 2015, ''Minecraft'' for the computer reached 22 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 (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 December 10, 2014, ''Minecraft: Pocket Edition'' was released for [[wikipedia:Windows Phone 8.1|Windows Phone 8.1]]. On January 10, 2015, ''[[Pocket Edition|Minecraft: Pocket Edition]]'' reached 30 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 (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 December 10, 2014, ''Minecraft: Pocket Edition'' was released for [[wikipedia:Windows Phone 8.1|Windows Phone 8.1]]. On January 10, 2015, ''[[Pocket Edition|Minecraft: Pocket Edition]]'' reached 30 million sales.
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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 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 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]]. The ''Pi Edition'' was intended as an educational tool for novice programmers and users are encouraged to open and change the game's code using its API. There were never any subsequent updates and the edition is now officially discontinued.
   
 
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.
 
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.
   
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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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 72 million copies world-wide and become the third [[wikipedia:List of best-selling video games|best-selling video game]] of all time.
   
 
''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 for US$2.5 billion. On July 29, 2015, ''Minecraft'' was released for the universal [[wikipedia:Windows 10|Windows 10]] platform as an adaptation of the [[Pocket Edition]].
 
On September 15, 2014, Mojang AB and all of its assets (including ''Minecraft'') were purchased by Microsoft for US$2.5 billion. On July 29, 2015, ''Minecraft'' was released for the universal [[wikipedia:Windows 10|Windows 10]] platform as an adaptation of the [[Pocket Edition]].
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** [https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-us/games/minecraft-playstationvita-edition/cid=UP4433-PCSE00491_00-MINECRAFTVIT0000 PlayStation Vita]
 
** [https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-us/games/minecraft-playstationvita-edition/cid=UP4433-PCSE00491_00-MINECRAFTVIT0000 PlayStation Vita]
 
*** [https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-us/games/minecraft-playstationvita-edition-demo/cid=UP4433-PCSE00491_00-MINECRAFTVITDEMO Demo]
 
*** [https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-us/games/minecraft-playstationvita-edition-demo/cid=UP4433-PCSE00491_00-MINECRAFTVITDEMO Demo]
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** [http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/minecraft-wii-u-edition Wii U]
* Download the [http://pi.minecraft.net Raspberry Pi Edition]!
 
 
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'''[[Timeline of events|News]]'''
 
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;January 21, 2016
;October 27/29, 2015
 
:''[[Minecraft: Story Mode]]'' - Episode 2: ''Assembly Required'' released.
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:''Minecraft: [[Education Edition]]'' announced.
:''Minecraft'' is nominated for a BAFTA Children's Award in the Game category.
 
;October 13-15, 2015
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;December 22, 2015
:''Minecraft: Story Mode'' - Episode 1: ''The Order of the Stone'' released.
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:''Minecraft'' announced for the [[wikipedia:Oculus Rift|Oculus Rift]].
 
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:''Minecraft [[Wii U Edition]]'' released.
:''Minecraft'' is nominated for a [[wikipedia:Golden Joystick Award|Golden Joystick Award]] in the Best Family Game category.
 
 
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'''Recent updates'''
;October 23, 2015
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:''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history#xbox-TU30|TU30]], [[Console Edition version history#xbone-CU18|CU18]] and [[Console Edition version history#ps-1.21|1.21]] released for all [[Console Edition]]s, respectively.
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:''Minecraft Pocket Edition'' [[Pocket Edition Alpha 0.12.3|Alpha 0.12.3]] released.
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:''Minecraft Pocket Edition'' [[Pocket Edition Alpha 0.12.2|Alpha 0.12.2]] released.
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;December 9, 2015
:''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history#xbox-TU29|1.20]] released for all [[PlayStation Edition]]s.
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:''Minecraft'' [[1.8.9]] released.
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;November 19, 2015
:''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history#xbox-TU29|CU17]] released for [[Xbox One Edition]].
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* [https://help.mojang.com Mojang Support]
 
* [https://help.mojang.com Mojang Support]
 
* [https://bugs.mojang.com Mojang Bug Tracker]
 
* [https://bugs.mojang.com Mojang Bug Tracker]
* [https://twitter.com/MojangTeam Mojang Twitter] ([https://twitter.com/Kappische/mojang Mojangsta list])
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* [https://www.youtube.com/user/TeamMojang Mojang YouTube]
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/user/TeamMojang Mojang YouTube]
 
* [http://www.minecraftforum.net Minecraft Forums]
 
* [http://www.minecraftforum.net Minecraft Forums]
 
* [https://www.facebook.com/minecraft Minecraft Facebook Page]
 
* [https://www.facebook.com/minecraft Minecraft Facebook Page]
* [http://pi.minecraft.net Pi Edition Blog]
 
 
* [https://minecraft.net/realms Realms Website]
 
* [https://minecraft.net/realms Realms Website]
 
* [http://www.jinx.com/shop/coll/minecraft/ J!NX merchandise]
 
* [http://www.jinx.com/shop/coll/minecraft/ J!NX merchandise]
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* [http://www.reddit.com/r/realms/ /r/Realms – Minecraft Realms]
 
* [http://www.reddit.com/r/realms/ /r/Realms – Minecraft Realms]
 
* [http://www.reddit.com/r/MCPE/ /r/MCPE – Pocket Edition]
 
* [http://www.reddit.com/r/MCPE/ /r/MCPE – Pocket Edition]
* [http://www.reddit.com/r/MCPi/ /r/MCPi – Pi Edition]
 
 
* [http://www.reddit.com/r/PSMinecraft/ /r/PSMinecraft – PlayStation Editions]
 
* [http://www.reddit.com/r/PSMinecraft/ /r/PSMinecraft – PlayStation Editions]
 
* [http://www.reddit.com/r/Minecraft360/ /r/Minecraft360 – Xbox 360 Edition]
 
* [http://www.reddit.com/r/Minecraft360/ /r/Minecraft360 – Xbox 360 Edition]
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Revision as of 06:00, 4 February 2016

Minecraft Wiki header

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, £17.32). When purchased, singleplayer and multiplayer game modes can be played using the downloadable stand-alone launcher. The official demo is 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 December 31, 2015, Minecraft for the computer reached 22 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 December 10, 2014, Minecraft: Pocket Edition was released for Windows Phone 8.1. 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. The Pi Edition was intended as an educational tool for novice programmers and users are encouraged to open and change the game's code using its API. There were never any subsequent updates and the edition is now officially discontinued.

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 72 million copies world-wide and become the 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 July 29, 2015, Minecraft was released for the universal Windows 10 platform as an adaptation of the Pocket Edition.

On December 17, 2015, the Wii U Edition was released.

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News and events

News

January 21, 2016
Minecraft: Story Mode - Episode 1: The Order of the Stone released on Wii U.
January 19, 2016
Minecraft: Education Edition announced.
December 22, 2015
Minecraft: Story Mode - Episode 4: A Block and a Hard Place released across all other platforms.
December 17, 2015
Minecraft: Story Mode - Episode 4: A Block and a Hard Place released on iOS.
December 17, 2015
Minecraft Wii U Edition released.

Recent updates

January 27, 2016
Minecraft Patch 2 released for the Wii U Edition.
December 18, 2015
Minecraft TU31, CU19 and 1.22 released on 360, One, and PlayStation Console Editions, respectively.
December 16, 2015
Minecraft Pocket Edition Alpha 0.13.1 released.
December 9, 2015
Minecraft 1.8.9 released.
November 19, 2015
Minecraft Pocket Edition Alpha 0.13.0 released.
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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
Changes for the main page can be proposed here.