Minecraft released on May 17, 2009, and over ten years after its release, it continues to amaze players around the world. The future of Minecraft looks promising. Mojang and Microsoft have no plans to release a sequel, and we may not want one. Minecraft is both a creative and skill-based game that has a little something for everyone. Its procedurally generated worlds are massive and are host to some of the most mind-boggling creations.

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Minecraft is a masterpiece with over 176 million sales. It's a staggering number for a video game—especially since the first version was built in six days! These are 10 facts you didn't know about Minecraft.

10 The Game Was Founded By A Single Person

In Minecraft's earliest phases, the creator of Minecraft had no idea what he had on his hands. Founded by a single person named Markus Persson, the game was intended to be an isometric 3D building game with role-playing elements.

Since the game is procedurally generated, it significantly reduced the amount of work needed to design the game. Minecraft has since changed since its early phases. Be that as it may, it wouldn't exist if it weren't for the efforts of Markus Persson.

9 It Took Two Years To Complete The Unfishined Game

Although the first version of Minecraft was built in a mere six days, it wasn't until two years later that the game was deemed complete. The first version of Minecraft, known as the "alpha version," was released on May 17, 2009.

It took six days to build the early version of the game, and it released a day later. According to mentalfloss.com, "Following Minecraft's release on PC, Mojang would periodically update and tweak the game until delivering what the company considered its full version on November 18, 2011."

8 Minecraft Was Influenced By Dwarf Fortress

Several games influenced the creation of Minecraft, but arguably none were as heavy of an influence as Dwarf Fortress. Like Minecraft, Dwarf Fortress is procedurally generated and can be played with different texture packs. There are even mods available that make Dwarf Fortress look like Minecraft!

Dwarf Fortress has three game modes: Dwarf Fortress mode, Adventurer mode, and Legends Mode. Dwarf Fortress mode puts players in a sandbox-style game that is open-ended with non-linear gameplay. You control a colony of dwarves and build and manage their fortress.

7 The Enderman's Language Is English Backward

The Enderman is a long-limbed, purple-eye, black figure that is a neutral enemy found in Minecraft. It doesn't attack you when you approach it but will fight back if you damage it first. They appear in all the dimensions of Minecraft and are most commonly found in the End World.

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This may come as a surprise to many, but did you know the Enderman's language is English backward? Make a recording of the Enderman's speech in reverse. You'll find that most of its words are from the English language.

6 Markus Sold The Company To Microsoft For $2.5 billion

The creator of Minecraft is now living a cushy lifestyle in Beverly Hills after selling the game to Microsoft for $2.5 billion. As reported by la.curbed.com, the creator of Minecraft bought the mansion after outbidding Beyoncé and Jay-Z for the property.

This acquisition is deemed one of the most expensive in gaming history, just behind Activision Blizzard's $5.9 billion acquisition of King. Microsoft has made changes to the graphics of Minecraft and added multiplayer game modes, but has kept the game mostly the same.

5 There Was Going To Be A Sky Zone!

In a vast emptiness of nothing, there was once going to be an interactive zone in  Minecraft's sky. Minecraft is well-known for its various zones, including The Nether, The End, Far Lands, The Void, Overworld, and Outer End.

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The Sky Dimension is something that was planned but never made it to the final product. It was meant to be the opposite of The Nether. It's still possible to access the Sky Zone since the prototype version can be accessed through Minecraft mods.

4 Markus Persson Was Fascinated With Several Other Games

We mentioned that Markus Persson liked the game Dwarf Fortress and that it served as inspiration for Minecraft. Did you know that Markus Persson played other games before creating Minecraft? Games like Roller Coaster Tycoon and Dungeon Keeper likely had a considerable influence on his decision to create this game.

Roller Coaster Tycoon is also a sandbox game that encourages players to build to progress. Although Minecraft is more open-ended, it's hard to ignore the lengthiness of a game like Roller Coaster Tycoon.

3 Creepers Are Frightened By Ocelots

Creepers are some of the most nefarious enemies found in Minecraft. There are few enemies as destructive and hostile as Creepers. Found in Mobs in Survival mode, they can destroy players' constructions and damage players.

They are especially frustrating because they attack in broad daylight, unlike Zombies and Skeletons. Creepers strike silently, making them difficult to spot. With all that said, they are scared of a docile Ocelot. It's an effective strategy to keep groups of tame ocelots around your house.

2 Each Block Is Considered 1 Cubic Meter

Yes, Minecraft uses the metric system. The designer of Minecraft, Markus Persson, is a Swedish video game designer. Sweden is one of many countries around the world that has adopted the metric system. 1 cubic meter blocks mean that the size of a chicken is approximately 3 feet.

It's not the most accurate system when implemented in Minecraft, but it is simple to use. Perhaps Minecraft should add 0.5-meter blocks to the game. Such a change would revolutionize the game.

1 The Game Is Seemingly Infinite (Well Not Really)

Not to be confused with "The End," there is an end to the world of Minecraft. If you venture out far enough, there is a place called the "World Boundary," which is at the edge of Minecraft's world. The boundary of Minecraft's world has several layers. The first layer has a wall blocking players from advancing at X/Z ±29,999,984.

However, players have found ways to advance past the first and second layers, making their way to the final third layer. If you manage to make it past the third layer, the game will crash. It's a huge misconception that Minecraft is infinite.

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