Mojang AB ( "") is a Swedish video game developer founded in May 2009 under the name Mojang Specifications by game programmer Markus Persson, best known for creating the popular independent game Minecraft, a sandbox game. It is currently updating two games frequently: The game Scrolls, and indie hit, Minecraft. Mojang's company headquarters is in Stockholm. Microsoft acquired Mojang in 2014 at valuation of $2.5 billion.