How does Minecraft make money?

Minecraft makes from sales of its video games, merchandise, intellectual property (IP), and in-game features. Here is a closer look at how Minecraft makes money:

• Sales of its video games. There are many different iterations of the video game Minecraft. These games are available on a PC, Nintendo Switch, Playstation, X-box, and other gaming consoles.

  In addition to the original Minecraft game and its different versions, there have also been several spin-off titles, such as Minecraft: Dungeons and others. Sales of these games alone constitute big profits.

• Merchandise sales. Minecraft is arguably the most popular video in the entire world. This has led the brand to create a massive empire not only in the video game realm but also in the merchandise realm.

  From apparel to books, TV shows, and kid-related items such as lunch boxes and Nerf guns, Minecraft has continued to expand its merchandise options and generate a lot of profit.

• Intellectual property (IP). As mentioned, Minecraft licenses its IP in entertainment outside video games, mainly for TV shows. For example, it has an interactive TV series on Netflix.

  This use of IP continues to grow for the company, and it sees a good amount of revenue from it.

• In-game features. Minecraft also generates revenue from the sales of its in-game features. For example, Minecraft sells gamers a digital currency called Minecoins. These digital coins can be used to make purchases within Minecraft for skins, texture packs, and worlds.

  Minecoins can be purchased in the range of $1.99 to $49.99, depending on the number of coins a player wants to buy.