Bobby Kotick On Activision Almost Buying Minecraft And Why It Didn't Happen
November 13, 2025
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SkillMX Editorial Desk
Microsoft bought Minecraft and developer Mojang in 2014 for 2.5 billion. Activision (as well as EA) was also in the mix to buy Minecraft. Bobby Kotick has discussed the bid process and what ultimately kept the deal from coming together.