Building the Minecraft Creator Platform Block-by-Block

Explore the evolution of Minecraft's creator platform in this 46-minute GDC 2024 conference talk. Delve into the history of user-generated content in Minecraft, focusing on the Bedrock product's Add-Ons support since 2015 and the subsequent launch of the Minecraft Marketplace. Discover how this platform has generated over $500 million in gross revenue and facilitated more than 1.7 billion downloads, enabling hundreds of professional creators to build careers. Learn about the platform's development since 2020, including the creation of a formal Creator API, tooling solutions, and new gameplay features. Examine how Mojang Studios has adapted to support creators' changing needs and fostered community engagement. Gain insights into the creator's journey from player to hobbyist to professional, and understand how the studio is addressing the evolving requirements of its creator community.