Minecraft becomes first video game to hit 300m sales
Published on Oct 17, 2023 at 12:01 PM (UTC-4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Oct 19, 2023 at 5:57 AM (UTC-4)
Edited by
Alessandro Renesis
Despite the massive hype surrounding the upcoming sequel, Grand Theft Auto 5 isn’t the best-selling video game in the world.
That title belongs to Minecraft, and the number of copies the game sold is mind-blowing.
Mojang Studios, the developer who made Minecraft, recently revealed the video game has now sold more than 300 million copies worldwide.
That is mighty impressive, especially when you consider Grand Theft Auto 5, which is in second place, ‘only’ sold 185 million copies as of 2023.
Minecraft was first released in 2011 by Mojang, an independent video game developer from Sweden, and it became a instant hit.
A few years later, in 2014, Microsoft bought the game for a whopping $2.5 billion.
Minecraft popularity was boosted by YouTubers who regularly share video updates about their progress in the game.
Even MrBeast and PewDiePie made Minecraft videos at some point.
Minecraft has now sold over 300 million copies. It was already the bestselling game of all time, but now it’s beating second place by over 100 million 🤯 https://t.co/CDbMYKH1BW
— Tom Warren (@tomwarren) October 15, 2023
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Minecraft did well, but the video game’s sales figures pale in comparison to the world famous game Super Mario.
The franchise sold over 800 million (!) copies.
Then again we’re talking about a game series that’s been around for nearly 40 years.
And speaking of successful video games, Microsoft has been a spending spree as of recent.
The tech giant recently spent $69 billion to acquire Activision Blizzard, the company that makes Call of Duty.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
