Minecraft: Java Edition
Minecraft: Java Edition

Minecraft: Java Edition

November 18, 2011
Mojang Studios
Lightweight Java Game Library, Java
85
User2067 ratings
84
Critic14 ratings
85
Total2081 ratings
SimulatorAdventure
LinuxPCMac
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
First person, Third person, Virtual Reality
FantasySurvivalSandboxKidsOpen world

Summary

Minecraft focuses on allowing the player to explore, interact with, and modify a dynamically generated map made of one-cubic-meter-sized blocks. In addition to blocks, the environment features plants, mobs, and items. Some activities in the game include mining for ore, fighting hostile mobs, and crafting new blocks and tools by gathering various resources found in the game. The game's open-ended model allows players to create structures, creations, and artwork on various multiplayer servers or their single-player maps. Other features include redstone circuits for logic computations and remote actions, minecarts and tracks, and a mysterious underworld called the Nether. A designated but completely optional goal of the game is to travel to a dimension called the End, and defeat the ender dragon.

Storyline

Minecraft: Java Edition (previously known as Minecraft) is the original version of Minecraft, developed by Mojang Studios for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Notch began development on May 10, 2009, publicly releasing Minecraft on May 17, 2009. The full release of the game was on November 18, 2011, at MINECON 2011.

Release Dates

MacNov 18, 2011
LinuxNov 18, 2011
LinuxJun 30, 2010
PCDec 20, 2010
MacJun 30, 2010
MacDec 20, 2010
LinuxDec 20, 2010
PCJun 30, 2010
PCNov 18, 2011

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