Notch no longer Minecraft lead developer

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Minecraft creator Markus Persson, or Notch as he’s more often called, has stepped down as the lead developer on the do-what-you-will title.

The indie darling will now be headed up by Jens Bergensten who has taken the role of lead developer. “He will have the final say in all design decisions, so he will kinda sorta become my boss, I guess,” Persson write on his Tumblr.

“I’ve promised him to not pull rank. ;)”

The pair has worked on the game for a year, Persson further notes, saying: “I’m amazed at how much in synch we two are when it comes to how to design the game.” So there’s little to worry about, it seems.

“And when we don’t agree, we discuss it and something much better comes out at a result. He’s truly a great person to work with, and I feel very confident handing over the leadership of Minecraft to him.”

What of Notch then? “I will now rest for a while, then get back to work refreshed and eager. I’ll be helping out with Minecraft, of course, but also starting work on some new project.”

Posted: Dec 02, 2011 7:08 pm

Source: http://www.thatvideogameblog.com/2011/12/02/notch-no-longer-minecraft-lead-developer/

Comments

SlowerADSPosted: Sat. Dec 03, 2011

nnnnnnnnnnnoooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!

at least he still makes some decisions

UMP45newbsmgPosted: Sat. Dec 03, 2011

Notch has said the following:

As of yesterday, Jens Bergensten is the new lead developer on Minecraft. He will have the final say in all design decisions, so he will kinda sorta become my boss, I guess. Ive promised him to not pull rank. ;)

Weve been working together on Minecraft for a year now, and Im amazed at how much in synch we two are when it comes to how to design the game. And when we dont agree, we discuss it and something much better comes out at a result. Hes truly a great person to work with, and I feel very confident handing over the leadership of Minecraft to him.

Personally, I will now rest for a while, then get back to work refreshed and eager. Ill be helping out with Minecraft, of course, but also starting work on some new project.

AntPosted: Sat. Dec 03, 2011

Cool, now Jeb can actually IMPROVE the game. Looking forward to see what he's gonna bring for us.

Notch will probably be working on scrolls or cobalt now.

LovePosted: Sat. Dec 03, 2011

funny how this was posted in Minecraft discussion like a week or two ago.

3OH3Posted: Sat. Dec 03, 2011

sackorice thats crazy! i wouldve never thought notch would give up lead developing for minecraft

He made his money... What else would he have to gain from it? It's not like there will be a whole new surge of people buying it.

AMDPosted: Fri. Dec 02, 2011

"Ill be helping out with Minecraft, of course, but also starting work on some new project.

OHHHHHHHHH

Maby it wil be as good as minecraft!

OdinPosted: Fri. Dec 02, 2011

thats crazy! i wouldve never thought notch would give up lead developing for minecraft