Minecraft mods Minecraft mods "Minecraft" mods are independent, user-made additions and changes to the 2011 Mojang video game "Minecraft". Thousands of these mods exist, and users can download them from the internet for free. Utilizing additional software, several mods are typically able to be used concurrently in order to enhance the gameplay and create an entirely different gaming experience when compared to standard issue "Minecraft". Mods are credited as one of the foremost reasons why "Minecraft" became as successful as it did, with the "Minecraft" modding community mentioned as one of the most active modding communities in gaming. "Minecraft" mods are available
Markus Persson was released on 18 November 2011. Persson left his job as a game developer to work on "Minecraft" full-time until completion. In early 2011, Mojang AB sold the one millionth copy of the game, several months later their second, and several more their third. Mojang hired several new staff members for the "Minecraft" team, while Persson passed the lead developer role to Jens Bergensten. A version for Android and iOS, the "Pocket Edition", has also been released. An Xbox 360 edition of "Minecraft" was released on 9 May 2012. The Xbox edition features updates including a tutorial and skin packs.