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Today in History: Minecraft officially releases version 1.0 after beta

11/18/2025

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On November 18, 2011, the popular sandbox video game Minecraft officially launched version 1.0, marking its exit from beta. Developed by Mojang Studios, Minecraft has since become a cultural phenomenon, available on multiple platforms, and allowing players to create and explore virtual worlds.

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On November 18, 2011, the popular sandbox video game Minecraft officially launched version 1.0, marking its exit from beta. Developed by Mojang Studios, Minecraft has since become a cultural phenomenon, available on multiple platforms, and allowing players to create and explore virtual worlds.