Markus Persson Net Worth

Markus Persson, also known as Notch, is a Swedish video game designer born on June 1, 1979 in Stockholm, Sweden. He is best known for his role in developing the popular PC game Minecraft, which was purchased by Microsoft in 2014 for $2.5 billion, making Persson a billionaire.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day June 1, 1979
Birth Place Stockholm, Sweden
Age 44 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Gemini

💰 Net worth: $1.2 Billion (2024)

Markus Persson, widely recognized as a prominent game designer from Sweden, is projected to have an impressive net worth of $1.2 billion in 2024. Persson gained substantial recognition for his significant contributions to the gaming industry, particularly for creating the immensely popular sandbox game Minecraft. With its extraordinary success, Minecraft generated substantial revenue, contributing significantly to Persson's wealth. Having made a remarkable impact on the gaming landscape, Markus Persson's remarkable net worth exemplifies his tremendous success as a game designer.

2015 $1.3 Billion
2016 $1.3 Billion
2017 $1.4 Billion
2018 $1.44 Billion

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About

Also known as Notch, he is a Swedish video game designer known for his role in developing Minecraft, the hit PC game. In 2014, he became a Billionaire when Microsoft purchased Minecraft for $2.5 billion.

Before Fame

He first began programming on a Commodore 128 at the age of three and made his first game at the age of eight.

Trivia

His entries Breaking the Tower, Metagun, and Prelude of the Chambered all resulted from his participation in Ludum Dare's 48-hour game-making competition.

Family Life

He was married to famous Minecraft player Elin Zetterstrand from 2011 to 2012.

Associated With

His work on Minecraft not only brought him romantic relationships, but also many prominent fans, including electronic DJ Joel Zimmerman.