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Markus Persson (Notch) starts Development
Notch starts the development of the "Cave Game" which we know today as Minecraft, inspired by a game called Infiniminer -
1st Minecraft Test
Test VideoNotch posted an announcement on YouTube to play his game known as "Cave Game," later to be called Minecraft. -
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Minecraft Timeline
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Release of Classic Version
The 1st free & more complete version of Minecraft is released. -
Multiplayer & Custom Player Skins Released
People could play with each other give themselves a custom look! -
Survival Mode
A new mode, "Survival" was released. This mode required players to "survive" in the virtual world and were more prone to dangers. ex) Zombies and Creepers -
Indev Version (In Development)
More added to the game and the price of the game goes from free to $5 -
Crafting System Introduced
Items could be made in a "crafting bench" from combinations of other items. -
Introduction of Infinate Maps (Worlds)
"INFDEV" development reached. -
Alpha Version Released
Price is raised to $10 -
Survival Mode for Multiplayer
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"Welcome to Minecraft" Video
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Halloween Update
Introduction of the equivalent of the "underworld" in Minecraft, Jack'O Lanterns and more. -
Beta Version Released
Price was raised to $15 and more and more blocks and recipes are added. -
1 Million Copies Sold
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Beta 1.2 Release
Dispensers, Ink Sacs, sugar, cake, note bolocks, lapis lazuli blocks, and more blocks and items added. -
Beta 1.3
Beds, redstone repeaters and other improvements. -
Beta 1.4
Cocoa beans, Cookies, wolves and other improvements are added. -
Beta 1.5
Spider webs, pressure rails, and other improvements added. -
Beta 1.6
Maps, trapdoors, and many new blocks and improvements are added. -
Beta 1.7
Pistons, shears, and other improvements are added. -
10 Million Registered Users
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Pocket Addition Alpha Version Released on Android
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Beta 1.8
The big Beta update! New mobs were added like the silverfish, enderman, and cave spider. Melons, iron bars, fence gates, glass panes, enderpearls, and many more improvements were added. -
Minecon
The second Minecraft conference is held in Las Vegas, Nevada and celebrated the release of Minecraft 1.0 (non Beta) -
Minecraft 1.1
Improvements and changes to the game -
Minecraft 1.2.1
New Mobs are added like the ocelot and the Iron Golem. A new biome, the Jungle, is added. Many other improvements are added. -
Xbox 360 Version Released
Minecraft written for the Microsoft Xbox 360 is released at a price $20 on the Xbox Live Shop. -
Creators of Bukkit join Mojang
Bukkit, a company that allows add-ons to Minecraft, joins up with Mojang, the company Notch is head of. Minecraft is a game under the Mojang company. -
Minecraft 1.3.1
Added Adventure Mode. Desert and Jungle Temples are added. Emerald Ore, Emerald Blocks, Trip Wires hooks, enderchests and more improvements are added. -
Minecraft Lego Set Released
Mojang works with Lego and makes a Minecraft themed Lego set. -
Minecraft 1.4.2 Released
Netherstar, mob heads, pumpkin pie, item frames, carrot on a stick, carrots, potatos, flower pots, anvils, beacons, command blocks, bats, wither skeletons, witches, and withers are added along with many other improvements. -
8 Million Copies Sold!
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Minecraft 1.4.6 (New Years Update)
Books that you can write in, fireworks and more improvements are added. -
Minecraft 1.4.7
More improvements and changes -
Raspberry Pi Version of Minecraft Released
Minecraft was made for "The Credit-Card-Sized Computer" called the Raspberry Pi. -
Minecraft 1.5 Released
"The Big Redstone Update" Many items were added in this update to improve the usage and possibilites of redstone including the weighted pressure plate, day light sensor, redstone block, and more. Hoppers and other things were added. -
Minecraft 1.6
Horses and many other improvements are added. -
Minecraft 1.6.2
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Minecraft 1.6.4
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Minecraft 1.7.2
"The Update that Changed the World" This update changed many biomes such as the Jungle, Swampland, Plains, Extreme Hills, Oceans and more. This update also improved gameplay and added more blocks. -
Minecraft 1.7.4
This update is most known for adding in game compatability with the online live video broadcasting website, Twitch. -
Minecraft 1.7.5
A new multiplayer alternative to server hosting is added called "Minecraft Realms." This allows for the creation of a "mini server" with the purchase of a plan with mojang for your own Minecraft Realm. -
1.7.6
More improvements in Minecraft Realms. Name Changing is set up, but will not work until 1.8 -
1.7.7
Server Crashing issues fixed -
1.7.8
Server and Twitch issues fixed -
1.7.9
Added support for new upcoming skin system in 1.8 and improved speed for name changing, also upcoming in 1.8.
