Minecraft developer Mojang now officially part of Microsoft

News by Brenna Hillier Contributor

Published on Nov. 6, 2014

Microsoft has completed its purchase of Mojang.

The Minecraft developer is now officially part of the Microsoft Game Studios family, executive Phil Spencer announced today.

It’s official, today we welcome Mojang to the Microsoft Studios family. We're excited for the possibilities ahead w/the Minecraft community.

— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) November 6, 2014

Microsoft shelled out $2.5 billion for the former indie in September, and has promised to continue supporting non-Microsoft platform versions of Minecraft.

Minecraft is available on Android, iOS, Mac, PC, PS3, PS4, Vita, Xbox 360 and Xbox One.

Mojang founder and Minecraft creator Markus "Notch" Persson said the whole shebang just got too big for him, and is stepping away from the company to preserve his wellbeing.

Thanks, MCV.