Summary
- Minecraft creator Markus 'Notch' Persson says that he almost didn't include a creative mode in the game's full release.
- The game's creator says he opted to keep creative mode after seeing how good players were at designing buildings.
- Notch sold Mojang Studios to Microsoft in 2014 for $2.5 billion and is no longer involved in the massive sandbox title.
Markus Persson, the original creator of the hit sandbox game Minecraft, has stated that the game almost didn't feature a creative mode. After receiving a full release in 2011, Minecraft has gone on to receive critical acclaim and often be referred to as one of the greatest games of all time, but the sandbox game could have looked drastically different had Persson, who is widely known as 'Notch', opted not to include its popular creative mode.
These days, Notch is working on a currently unnamed game under his newly found studio, Bitshaft Entertainment. But back in 2009, the developer rose to fame after releasing the first public test build of Minecraft, which is now the best-selling video game of all time with over 300 million copies sold. Notch would eventually go on to sell the studio behind Minecraft, Mojang Studios, to Microsoft in 2014 for a massive $2.5 billion. While the popular title still receives new content updates on a regular basis, Notch now has no input on the continued development of Minecraft.
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While Notch very rarely discusses his hit sandbox game these days, a recent tweet from the developer has revealed that he almost didn't include Minecraft's massively popular creative mode in the final version of the game. In response to a user asking Twitter to name a time when a developer's game has benefited greatly after following the advice of fans, Notch responded by throwing Minecraft into the mix. He would go on to explain that he didn't originally consider keeping creative mode in the game until he realized how many players were actually good at designing buildings.
Minecraft Almost Didn't Have a Creative Mode
Notch was also asked by a fellow Twitter user for his opinion on the most recent Minecraft content updates, to which he responded by saying that he "really liked the visual design of the creaking," which is a new hostile mob that only generates in the pale garden. While fans can check out Minecraft's creepy new mob and biome via the latest snapshot release, an official release date for the new content update has yet to be officially announced by Mojang Studios.
Although Minecraft's creative mode probably doesn't get the love it deserves in terms of new updates, it's fair to say that it wouldn't have been the same had Notch not included the mode in the game's full release. The developer's response also sparked a debate in the Minecraft community about whether or not Mojang Studios listens to fan feedback effectively. While the answer will remain a matter of personal opinion, the studio did recently reveal some major changes to Minecraft's update schedule, confirming that it would now focus on releasing new content updates more frequently, as requested by the community.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 84%
WHERE TO PLAY
Minecraft is a game made up of blocks, creatures, and community. You can survive the night or build a work of art – the choice is all yours. But if the thought of exploring a vast new world all on your own feels overwhelming, then fear not!
Minecraft has no set goal and can be played however you’d like! This is why it’s sometimes called a “sandbox game” – there are lots of things for you to do, and lots of ways that you can play. If you like being creative, then you can use the blocks to build things from your imagination. If you’re feeling brave, you can explore the world and face daring challenges. Blocks can be broken, crafted, placed to reshape the landscape, or used to build fantastical creations.
Creatures can be battled or befriended, depending on how you play. The world of Minecraft allows for epic adventures, quiet meditations, and everything in between. You can even share your creations with other players, or play in community worlds!
- Engine
- LWJGL, PROPRIETARY ENGINE
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op, Online Multiplayer
- Franchise
- Minecraft
- Number of Players
- 1-4
- Split Screen Orientation
- Vertical or Horizontal
- Platform(s)
- 3DS, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii U, PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PS Vita, Xbox One, Xbox 360
- Genre(s)
- Sandbox, Survival
- How Long To Beat
- 129 Hours
- X|S Optimized
- No
- File Size Xbox Series
- 1.42 GB (August 2024)
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
