Why is Minecraft so popular?

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Why is Minecraft So Popular?

Minecraft is a simpler game in terms of graphics and design. Although this isn’t entirely true anymore due to the various mods available for the game. Using mods, players can significantly alter their gameplay experience. But let’s say that at the time of its release, the game had a somewhat simpler look. This still doesn’t explain why Minecraft is so popular, which we’ll try to explore in this blog.

1. Minecraft Blocks Like Lego

Firstly, almost the entire game consists of blocks. The ground beneath your feet, the mountains you can climb, the caves you can explore, and the trees you can ascend—all made of blocks. This might explain its popularity among the youth; it’s reminiscent of Lego blocks. With Lego, you can build diverse structures, from houses and castles to race cars and spaceships, and the same is possible in Minecraft.

2. Endless Play Possibilities

The second reason for Minecraft's popularity (and it’s not a minor reason) is the endless possibilities for play within the game’s world. In the game’s original concept, you start as a person with a naturally blocky appearance. You begin with nothing and must chop down the first trees with your bare hands to gather wood. From there, you can collect stone with your hands too. By combining wood and stone in a certain order, you craft your first axe or pickaxe. You can imagine that working with the right tools is much easier.

3. Is Minecraft a Triple-A Title?

The third reason is that the game is much cheaper than most mainstream games. A triple-A title usually comes with a price tag of around 60 euros, while Minecraft is available for one-third of that price—just 19.95 euros. Many see this as a bargain, given that you can spend hundreds of hours playing Minecraft, which isn’t always the case with other similar titles. Since December 1, 2020, you need a Microsoft account to play Minecraft. How much does a Minecraft account cost? Here’s a nice surprise: a Minecraft account is completely free. All you have to do is buy the game itself, and then you can create the account at no extra cost.

4. Minecraft as a Multiplayer Experience

The last reason discussed in this blog is that the game can be played online, allowing you to invite all your friends to join in. This leads to endless building and exploration fun. The number of people you can invite depends on the server you are playing on.

5. The Summary

The popularity of Minecraft can thus be explained by several factors. It starts with the game’s graphics and design, which strongly resemble Lego. Since everything in Minecraft is made up of blocks that fit together, there is an infinite amount to discover and experience. All you need to do is use your imagination. It’s an affordable triple-A title that ensures many hours of playtime, something not always true for other comparable titles. Invite your friends to play the game with you, taking advantage of its easy online features.

6. Is Minecraft the Best Game?

Hopefully, this blog has explained why Minecraft is so popular. The number of players playing monthly is already an indicator. Currently, there are about 112 million monthly active players, and more than 200 million copies have been sold. This makes Minecraft the most popular game ever. If you’re looking for Minecraft merchandise, check out our webshop. Thank you for reading! Feel free to leave a comment if you have a suggestion or remark.