Why isn't Minecraft on Steam or Origin?

wi
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The whole thing would have been less complicated if and you could have got the game either with Steam credit or with Origin credit

am

Yes that would be useful. Using the Steam Workshop for mods, packs etc would also be easier… But mojang started it that way back then and just never wanted to change it…

br

Because Microsoft wants to make money with Minecraft and does not want to give anything to steam or origin and at the same time they have the largest PC software system d. H. You can also easily bring in the Minecraft Launcher

Ma

And you would have earned less from it, as these platforms retain up to 30% of the income as commission.

Any studio that can get off to a successful start not depending on the reach of other services would do so soon.

sy

That was the way Mojang made the most money.

Ki

So you don't have to pay 30% to Steam