Minecraft is a sandbox video game developed and published by Mojang Studios, first released to the public in 2009 and officially launched in 2011. The game allows players to explore a procedurally generated 3D world, mine resources, craft items, and build structures. It features various game modes, including:
1. **Survival Mode**: Players must gather resources, manage health and hunger, and fend off hostile creatures like zombies and skeletons