Who owns Minecraft?
Minecraft is owned by Microsoft (the United States, NASDAQ: MSFT), which has owned the brand since 6 November 2014.[1] Minecraft was founded in 2011 in Stockholm and was independent until 2014.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Microsoft Corporation verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (2011–2014)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Redmond, Washington
- Origin
- 🇸🇪 Sweden, Stockholm
- Founded
- 2011
- Category
- Internet & digital › Platforms & devices › Games & gaming platforms
- Parent ticker
- NASDAQ: MSFT
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Minecraft
Minecraft is the best-selling video game ever made, written largely by one Swedish developer and released in 2011. Microsoft acquired its studio Mojang in 2014 for $2.5 billion, and the game is widely used in schools through a dedicated education edition.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Minecraft?
The parent company of Minecraft is Microsoft, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Minecraft Swedish or American?
Minecraft originated in Sweden in 2011, but it is owned today by Microsoft, which is headquartered in the United States. So Minecraft is a Swedish-origin brand under American ownership.
Since when has Microsoft owned Minecraft?
Microsoft has owned Minecraft since 6 November 2014.
Who owned Minecraft before Microsoft?
Minecraft was an independent company from its founding in 2011 in Stockholm until Microsoft acquired it in 2014.
Is Minecraft still owned by Microsoft?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Minecraft is still owned by Microsoft. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Microsoft Corporation Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-07-29 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 29 July 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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