Bobby Kotick recently revealed how Activision almost landed Minecraft in 2014. After five days of talks with creator Markus 'Notch' Persson, the deal fell through when Notch chose Microsoft's $2.5 billion offer over Activision's $1.5 billion. Kotick noted concerns about Mojang's small team and possible staff departures played a role in the decision. Microsoft, however, went on to secure the game and retain its employees, leading to Minecraft's massive success. What do you think about Activision missing out on Minecraft?
Published on: 11/14/2025
View the full content at Activision's Near-Miss with Minecraft Deal