Minecraft is a creative sandbox game that allows players to explore the procedurally generated colorful world, gather together, and build various objects and structures using different 3D blocks.
Because of its focus on simplicity, discovery, randomized environments, freedom of choice, and ability to host incredibly large creations imagined by its players, after its release on PC in 2011 the game very quickly became not only one of the landmark titles that influenced the development of many future games but also the commercially most successful video game of all time. As of early 2023, Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition for PC has managed on Windows and other platforms to collectively be sold in over 200 million copies, surpassing even the legendary Tetris.
The game features rich and expansive worlds that are rendered in a unique way – using large pixelated blocks made out of numerous materials. The players are encouraged to explore the world, gather materials, use crafting to create new objects or block types, and re-arrange the world according to their liking.
After a decade on the market, the worlds made inside of Minecraft Classic Edition have attracted an incredibly large fanbase, ranging from young kids to seasoned gamers, all the way to seniors who all want to discover, create, and share their exploits inside this fun world, from the small huts all the way to large cities and impossible structures that tower to the skies. With years of constant development and expansion of in-game features, modern It allows users to express their ideas in a wide variety of ways.
One of the key features that sets Minecraft apart is its freedom and open-ended nature. Players can choose their own objectives and play the game in various modes, such as Survival, Creative, Adventure, and Hardcore. In Survival mode, players must gather resources, manage their health and hunger, and defend themselves against hostile creatures. Creative mode provides unlimited resources and allows players to focus solely on building and designing without any restrictions.