Mojang has announced that Minecraft has sold 300 million copies across all platforms, a milestone highlighted by WindowsCentral among others. The figure marks a landmark in the game’s enduring popularity and broad appeal across audiences in Canada and the United States.
According to Mojang, Minecraft surpassed the 300 million sales mark, easily outpacing its closest competitor, Grand Theft Auto V, by a wide margin. This performance underscores the game’s unique blend of creativity, accessibility, and community-driven play that keeps players engaged across generations.
Over the past two and a half years, Minecraft’s sales grew by about 26 percent. In April 2021, Mojang reported 238 million copies sold during that period alone, meaning roughly 62 million more copies were purchased in the subsequent years. This steady growth reflects ongoing interest and continual updates that keep the sandbox experience fresh for new and returning players alike.
Next year, Minecraft will celebrate its 15th anniversary, with Mojang planning a series of events and updates throughout 2024 to mark the milestone and honor the community that has helped shape the game over the years.
Minecraft is a sandbox computer game created by Swedish programmer Markus Persson and first published by his studio Mojang AB in 2009. Five years later, Microsoft acquired the rights to Minecraft along with Mojang AB for $2.5 billion. The game subsequently expanded to numerous platforms and consoles, spawning spin-offs and evolving in ways that have broadened its reach and influence in the gaming world.
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