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The history of Minecraft begins with its creator, Markus "Notch" Persson, who started working on the game in May 2009. The initial version of Minecraft was a project he worked on during his free time. Notch was inspired by games like Dwarf Fortress, Dungeon Keeper, and Infiniminer, which involved elements of exploration and building.
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May 2009: Markus Persson starts working on what would later become Minecraft. The early versions were referred to as "Cave Game" or "Minecraft: Order of the Stone."May 17, 2009: The first public release, known as the "Classic" version, is made available to play for free. This version allowed players to place and destroy blocks in a 3D environment.June 30, 2010: The first paid version of Minecraft, called the "Alpha" version, is released. This marked the beginning of Minecraft as a commercially available game.December 20, 2010: Minecraft enters the "Beta" phase, introducing more features and refining gameplay. The Beta version attracted a significant player base and marked a crucial phase in the game's development.
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November 18, 2011: Minecraft officially "released" at the MineCon event. Despite the official release, development continued with regular updates and the addition of new features.September 15, 2014: Mojang, the development studio founded by Markus Persson, is acquired by Microsoft for $2.5 billion. Notch and other original developers leave Mojang.November 18, 2016: Minecraft reaches over 100 million copies sold across all platforms, solidifying its status as one of the best-selling video games of all time.
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June 2019: The 10th-anniversary celebrations of Minecraft include various updates, events, and a special Minecraft Earth augmented reality game.October 2020: Mojang announces the cancellation of the Super Duper Graphics Pack, a planned graphical enhancement for the game. However, regular updates continue to improve and expand Minecraft's gameplay.
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Throughout its development, Minecraft evolved from a simple creative sandbox game into a global phenomenon with a massive and dedicated player community. The game's success is attributed to its open-ended gameplay, allowing players to shape their worlds, as well as the continuous support and updates provided by Mojang and the wider Minecraft community.
