Minecraft sales hit 300 million to become biggest video game ever

Even GTA 5 doesn't come close to Minecraft’s total sales figure, as the family favourite crosses the 300 million threshold in its 14th year.

Minecraft – will there ever be a game that can take Minecraft’s crown? Even GTA 5 doesn’t come close to Minecraft’s total sales figure, as the family favourite crosses the 300 million threshold in its 14th year. Not many video games can boast of having a healthy lifecycle nearly 15 years after they first launched, especially as even Fortnite is apparently struggling after just six years. As such, many publishers are no doubt envious of the continued success that Minecraft is enjoying.

The only things it’s missing are dedicated PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S ports – although it still runs on them anyway. More: TrendingSpider-Man 2 is so expensive I’m giving up gaming - Reader’s FeatureActivision Blizzard has made me start to hate Xbox and Phil Spencer - Reader’s FeatureSony and Nintendo should join forces to combat Microsoft Xbox - Reader’s Feature Instead of GTA, Minecraft’s main competitor is Roblox.

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