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|designer          = Markus Persson ''(formerly)''<br>Jens Bergensten
|designer          = Markus Persson ''(formerly)''<br>Jens Bergensten
|genres            = Sandbox<br>Survival
|genres            = Sandbox<br>Survival
|originconsole    = Microsoft Windows<br>Apple Mac OS X<br>Linux
|originconsole    = Microsoft Windows<br>macOS<br>Linux
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Minecraft}}'' (2009, first public alpha; 2011, official release)
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Minecraft}}'' (2009, first public alpha; 2011, official release)
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Minecraft Dungeons}}'' (2020)
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Minecraft Dungeons}}'' (2020)
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Creative Mode focuses on building creations with a wide array of different blocks and materials. In this mode, survival is no issue, as the player is invincible and has the power to fly around freely. Furthermore, all mobs become passive and all blocks can be mined instantly. The game allows players to play online with other people through custom servers, or on ''Minecraft Realms'' (a subscription-based private server service). Online play is a notable and popular part of ''Minecraft'', and because of this, the game is continually updated and re-released with new features.
Creative Mode focuses on building creations with a wide array of different blocks and materials. In this mode, survival is no issue, as the player is invincible and has the power to fly around freely. Furthermore, all mobs become passive and all blocks can be mined instantly. The game allows players to play online with other people through custom servers, or on ''Minecraft Realms'' (a subscription-based private server service). Online play is a notable and popular part of ''Minecraft'', and because of this, the game is continually updated and re-released with new features.


There have been numerous editions of ''Minecraft'', available on various platforms. The ''Java Edition'', the original edition of ''Minecraft'', is available on home computer platforms such as Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X (now macOS) and Linux; the ''Bedrock Edition'', rewritten in the {{s|wikipedia|C++}} programming language, was originally available on iOS and Android and has since been ported to Xbox One, PlayStation 4, [[Nintendo Switch]], as well as on Windows 10; the discontinued ''Legacy Console Edition'' is the solely available edition on older consoles such as the [[Wii U]], PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita and Xbox 360; special editions of ''Minecraft'' have been made available on platforms like the [[New Nintendo 3DS]] and the Raspberry Pi, but have since been discontinued. ''Minecraft'' has also spawned spinoff titles: adventure game ''{{s|wikipedia|Minecraft: Story Mode}}'' (co-developed by the now defunct Telltale Games), augmented-reality mobile game ''{{s|wikipedia|Minecraft Earth}}'', which ended its services on June 30th, 2021 due to restrictions on outdoor activities as a result of the [[COVID-19]] pandemic<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/Minecraft/status/1346502225720467457 |title=Minecraft on Twitter |quote=After many great adventures, we’ve made the difficult decision to close down Minecraft Earth in June 2021. We’re so grateful for all your support, and today’s last build includes several adjustments to make these last months as fun as possible. |date=January 5, 2021 |accessdate=January 5, 2021 |author=@Minecraft }}</ref>, and action RPG / dungeon crawler ''{{s|wikipedia|Minecraft Dungeons}}'' (co-developed by Double Eleven). Additionally, ''Minecraft'' has found success as a learning tool through ''{{s|wikipedia|Minecraft: Education Edition}}'', a specialized branch of the main game.
There have been numerous editions of ''Minecraft'', available on various platforms. The ''Java Edition'', the original edition of ''Minecraft'', is available on home computer platforms such as Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux; the ''Bedrock Edition'', rewritten in the {{s|wikipedia|C++}} programming language, was originally available on iOS and Android and has since been ported to Xbox One, PlayStation 4, [[Nintendo Switch]], as well as on Windows 10; the discontinued ''Legacy Console Edition'' is the solely available edition on older consoles such as the [[Wii U]], PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita and Xbox 360; special editions of ''Minecraft'' have been made available on platforms like the [[New Nintendo 3DS]] and the Raspberry Pi, but have since been discontinued. ''Minecraft'' has also spawned spinoff titles: adventure game ''{{s|wikipedia|Minecraft: Story Mode}}'' (co-developed by the now defunct Telltale Games), augmented-reality mobile game ''{{s|wikipedia|Minecraft Earth}}'', which ended its services on June 30th, 2021 due to restrictions on outdoor activities as a result of the [[COVID-19]] pandemic<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/Minecraft/status/1346502225720467457 |title=Minecraft on Twitter |quote=After many great adventures, we’ve made the difficult decision to close down Minecraft Earth in June 2021. We’re so grateful for all your support, and today’s last build includes several adjustments to make these last months as fun as possible. |date=January 5, 2021 |accessdate=January 5, 2021 |author=@Minecraft }}</ref>, and action RPG / dungeon crawler ''{{s|wikipedia|Minecraft Dungeons}}'' (co-developed by Double Eleven). Additionally, ''Minecraft'' has found success as a learning tool through ''{{s|wikipedia|Minecraft: Education Edition}}'', a specialized branch of the main game.


The popularity of ''Minecraft'' has led to many third-party companies basing their own games upon it, or crossing over with the ''Minecraft'' franchise in some way. For example, [[Square Enix]]'s ''{{s|dragonquestwiki|Dragon Quest Builders}}'' series is a mix between ''Minecraft''{{'}}s blocky design and survival genre and {{uv|Dragon Quest}}'s characters and role-playing genre. The Nintendo console versions of ''Minecraft'' include the {{s|mariowiki|Super Mario Mash-Up Pack}}, which comes with custom graphics and worlds based upon the {{uv|Mario}} series.
The popularity of ''Minecraft'' has led to many third-party companies basing their own games upon it, or crossing over with the ''Minecraft'' franchise in some way. For example, [[Square Enix]]'s ''{{s|dragonquestwiki|Dragon Quest Builders}}'' series is a mix between ''Minecraft''{{'}}s blocky design and survival genre and {{uv|Dragon Quest}}'s characters and role-playing genre. The Nintendo console versions of ''Minecraft'' include the {{s|mariowiki|Super Mario Mash-Up Pack}}, which comes with custom graphics and worlds based upon the {{uv|Mario}} series.
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