Minecraft Timeline

(2009 - Present)

This timeline provides a comprehensive overview of the Minecraft game, including its development, milestones, and impact on the gaming industry. More Less

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Development and Releases

Minecraft's Initial Release

May 17, 2009

Markus Persson, also known as Notch, releases the first public version of "Minecraft." The game's alpha version features limited gameplay mechanics, including basic building and survival elements.

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Minecraft Achieves Beta Status

Dec 20, 2010

"Minecraft" transitions from its alpha phase to the beta phase, introducing various new features, including more complex gameplay mechanics, the introduction of the Nether, and the addition of redstone, among others.

Minecraft: Pocket Edition Launches

Aug 16, 2011

Mojang releases "Minecraft: Pocket Edition," the mobile version of the game, for iOS devices.

Minecraft Officially Released

Nov 18, 2011

"Minecraft" reaches its official release and becomes available for purchase, marking its departure from the beta phase.

Minecraft Education Edition Launch

Nov 1, 2016

Mojang releases Minecraft Education Edition, a version specifically tailored for educational purposes, helping teachers incorporate the game into their classrooms.

Minecraft Festival Announced

Sep 28, 2019

Mojang announces the first-ever Minecraft Festival, a live event designed to celebrate the game's community and culture, scheduled for 2022.

Minecraft Dungeons Release

May 26, 2020

Mojang releases "Minecraft Dungeons," a dungeon crawler spin-off game set within the Minecraft universe, featuring cooperative gameplay and a new adventure-focused experience.

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Minecraft: Java Edition Transitions to Microsoft Account

Oct 31, 2020

Players of Minecraft: Java Edition are required to transition to a Microsoft Account to continue accessing the game's features and online services.

Minecraft Earth Discontinued

Jun 30, 2021

Mojang announces the discontinuation of Minecraft Earth, a mobile augmented reality game that allowed players to build and explore their creations in the real world.

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Minecraft Festival Postponed

Feb 28, 2022

Mojang announces the postponement of the Minecraft Festival to 2023 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Minecraft Movie Announcement

May 17, 2022

Mojang announces the development of the Minecraft movie, a live-action film adaptation of the game, set to be released in the future.

Popularity and Cultural Impact

First Minecraft Convention

Nov 18, 2011

Mojang hosts the first MineCon, an official convention dedicated to "Minecraft," gathering players, content creators, and developers from around the world.

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Minecraft Becomes Best-Selling Video Game

Jun 2, 2016

"Minecraft" surpasses "Tetris" as the best-selling video game of all time, with over 200 million copies sold across various platforms.

Minecraft 10th Anniversary

May 17, 2019

"Minecraft" celebrates its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of creativity, community, and continuous development.

Major Updates and Features

Introduction of Minecraft Realms

Dec 14, 2012

Mojang introduces Minecraft Realms, a subscription-based hosting service that allows players to create and manage their own private multiplayer servers.

The Update Aquatic

Jul 18, 2018

Mojang releases the Update Aquatic, introducing a plethora of new underwater content, including new mobs, blocks, and gameplay mechanics.

Minecraft Caves & Cliffs Update

Jun 8, 2021

Mojang releases the Caves & Cliffs Update, introducing significant changes to the game's underground caverns, mountains, new mobs, and enhanced cave generation.

Community and Player Impact

Minecraft Collaboration with Super Smash Bros

Oct 13, 2020

Steve and Alex, characters from Minecraft, are added as playable fighters in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, one of the biggest crossover games in the gaming industry.

Minecraft Live Events Begin

Nov 18, 2020

Mojang hosts the first Minecraft Live event, an annual livestream showcasing upcoming features, updates, and community highlights.

Key Facts

Minecraft was created by Markus Persson and released publicly in 2009.
The game started as a sandbox survival game and has since evolved into a platform for creativity and community-building.
Minecraft has sold over 200 million copies across various platforms, making it one of the best-selling video games of all time.
The game's open-ended nature has led to the creation of numerous mods, resource packs, and custom-made worlds.
Minecraft has become a powerful tool for education, allowing students to learn various subjects through the game.

Source

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