Mojang Studios, founded in 2009 by Markus ‘Notch’ Persson, is a Swedish video game developer renowned for creating Minecraft, a sandbox game that has become the best-selling video game of all time. Initially operating as Mojang Specifications, the company rebranded to Mojang AB in 2010 and later to Mojang Studios in 2020 to reflect its growth and multi-studio structure. In 2014, Microsoft acquired Mojang for $2.5 billion, integrating it into its Xbox Game Studios division. Under Microsoft’s ownership, Mojang Studios has expanded the Minecraft franchise with titles such as Minecraft Dungeons and Minecraft Legends, while maintaining a strong commitment to fostering creativity and community engagement. With approximately 600 employees across offices in Stockholm, London, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Redmond, Mojang Studios continues to innovate in the gaming industry, building upon the success of Minecraft and exploring new gaming experiences.
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Mojang Studios is the creator of Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time.
Acquired by Microsoft in 2014 for $2.5 billion, Mojang Studios operates as a subsidiary under Xbox Game Studios.
The company has expanded the Minecraft franchise with titles like Minecraft Dungeons and Minecraft Legends.
Mojang Studios employs approximately 600 people across multiple global locations, including Stockholm, London, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Redmond.
In May 2020, Mojang rebranded to Mojang Studios to reflect its multi-studio structure.
