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===Background===
===Background===
'''Mojang Studios''' (formerly known as '''Mojang Specifications''' and '''Mojang AB''') is the creator of the successful indie PC game ''Minecraft''. The game, which won many awards and has sold over 200,000,000 copies as of 2021, is a cult icon among PC gamers. In ''Minecraft'', the player is spawned on a randomly generated world and must gather resources and build shelter before nightfall, which is when enemies appear (such as skeletons and spiders). The game is also available on other consoles and phones.
'''Mojang Studios''' (formerly known as '''Mojang Specifications''' and '''Mojang AB''') is a Swedish video game developer based in Stockholm, founded in 2009. It is the creator of the successful indie cult PC game ''Minecraft'', which won many awards and has sold over 200+ copies as of 2021. On September 15, 2014, [[Microsoft Studios|Microsoft]] announced its plans to purchase the company, which closed on November 6. On May 17, 2020, the company rebranded to its current name to aim to reflect its multi-studio structure.


===1st Logo (July 9, 2010-February 21, 2011)===
===1st Logo (July 9, 2010-February 21, 2011)===
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
[[File:MojangSpecificationslogo.png|350px|center]]
MojangSpecificationslogo.png
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'''1Logo:''' On a {{color|purple}} background, we see a {{color|lightpurple|light-purple}}, pixelated, abstract object, which looks like a C-shaped dragon. Under it are the words "Mojang Specifications" in white.
</gallery>

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'''Logo:''' On a {{color|purple}} background, we see a {{color|slateblue|light purple}}, pixelated, abstract object, which looks like a C-shaped dragon. Under it are the words "Mojang Specifications" in white.


'''FX/SFX:''' None.
'''FX/SFX:''' None.
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'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Music/Sounds:''' None.


'''Availability:''' Uncommonly seen, but still widely available if proper settings are enabled in the launcher. Seen at ''Minecraft'' versions from Alpha 1.0.4 to Beta 1.2, which can be played in the ''Minecraft'' launcher if your profile allows these editions.
'''Availability:''' Uncommonly seen, but still widely available if proper settings are enabled in the launcher. Seen at ''Minecraft'' versions from Alpha 1.0.4 to Beta 1.2, which can be played in the launcher if your profile allows these editions.


'''Editor's Note:''' None.
'''Editor's Note:''' None.


===2nd Logo (February 22, 2011-October 1, 2013)===
===2nd Logo (February 22, 2011-October 1, 2013)===
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
[[File:6IoFmCXP-7f8Jwuk41rnlg46352.png|350px|center]]
6IoFmCXP-7f8Jwuk41rnlg46352.png
</gallery>

'''Logo:''' On a white background, we see the aforementioned pixelated object, now white and inside a {{color|red}} box. Under it is the word "{{color|orange|'''MOJANG'''}}".
'''Logo:''' On a white background, we see the aforementioned pixelated object, now white and inside a {{color|red}} box. Under it is the word "{{color|orange|'''MOJANG'''}}".


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===3rd Logo (September 14, 2011-December 9, 2013)===
===3rd Logo (September 14, 2011-December 9, 2013)===
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
[[File:JhYzPuMfZDZ1-PQWHOmYIQ7706.png|350px|center]]
JhYzPuMfZDZ1-PQWHOmYIQ7706.png
'''Logo:''' On a white background, we still see the abstract object, albeit no longer pixelated. Directly to the right of the object is the word "'''MOJANG'''".
</gallery>

'''Logo:''' Same as before, albeit vertical and no longer pixelated.


'''Variant:''' There are lots of different logo variants depending on what texture/resource pack you use, the texture pack support starts at Beta 1.8 and at 1.6.1, it became obsolete and replaced with the new resource pack support.
'''Variant:''' There are lots of different logo variants depending on what texture/resource pack you use, the texture pack support starts at Beta 1.8 and at 1.6.1, it became obsolete and replaced with the new resource pack support.
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===4th Logo (2012-2013)===
===4th Logo (2012-2013)===
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
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Mojang Studios (0x10c).png
</gallery>


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'''Logo:''' On a black background, the abstract object, now in {{color|silver|metallic silver}}, reveals itself from the shadows.
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[[File:Mojang Studios (0x10c).png|350px|center]]

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'''Logo:''' On a black background, the abstract object, now in metallic silver, reveals itself from the shadows.


'''FX/SFX:''' The logo revealing.
'''FX/SFX:''' The logo revealing.
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'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Music/Sounds:''' None.


'''Availability:''' Only appeared on Mojang's cancelled game, ''0x10c'' (pronounced as "ten to the C power"), which was developed in 2012-2013 until it was cancelled.
'''Availability:''' Only appeared on Mojang's cancelled game, ''0x10c'' (pronounced as "ten to the C power"), which was developed in 2012-2013.

'''Editor's Note:''' This is a wasted logo, due to only appearing on the title above.


===5th Logo (December 10, 2013-May 20, 2020)===
===5th Logo (December 10, 2013-May 20, 2020)===
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
[[File:C8RdDrnsWex5vec6QWssDg41983.png|350px|center]]
C8RdDrnsWex5vec6QWssDg41983.png
</gallery>


'''Logo:''' On a white background, we still see the {{color|red}} rounded square with its top-right and bottom-left corners untamed, with the abstract object inside, and on its side, the word "'''MOJANG'''" in its new corporate font.
'''Logo:''' A redux of the 4th logo, which has the rounded square with its top-right and bottom-left corners now untamed and the name in a new corporate font.


'''Variants:''' The resource pack you are using may variate the logo.
'''Variants:''' The resource pack you are using may variate the logo.
On minecraft series, the logo is up to the Microsoft studios logo.


'''FX/SFX:''' None.
'''FX/SFX:''' None.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None, on the said series, the closing therme of the show
'''Music/Sounds:''' None.


'''Availability:''' No longer current. Seen at the beginning of ''Minecraft'' version 1.7.4 to Snapshot 20w20b and since TU13 and this series
'''Availability:''' No longer current. Seen at the beginning of ''Minecraft'' version 1.7.4 to Snapshot 20w20b and since TU13.


'''Editor's Note:''' A popular logo among fans of ''Minecraft''.
'''Editor's Note:''' A popular logo among fans of ''Minecraft''.


===6th Logo (May 17, 2020- )===
===6th Logo (May 17, 2020-)===
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
Mojang Studios.png
</gallery>
{{YouTube|id=kQiFyH9DpYo}}
{{YouTube|id=kQiFyH9DpYo}}

'''Nickname:''' "The Mojangs"
'''Nickname:''' "The Mojangs"


Revision as of 14:40, 6 October 2022

Credits
Descriptions by
ElementalChaos and AbstractWB

Captures by
Minecraft Wiki and Minecraft Wiki Español

Video captures courtesy of
Altik

Background

Mojang Studios (formerly known as Mojang Specifications and Mojang AB) is a Swedish video game developer based in Stockholm, founded in 2009. It is the creator of the successful indie cult PC game Minecraft, which won many awards and has sold over 200+ copies as of 2021. On September 15, 2014, Microsoft announced its plans to purchase the company, which closed on November 6. On May 17, 2020, the company rebranded to its current name to aim to reflect its multi-studio structure.

1st Logo (July 9, 2010-February 21, 2011)

Logo: On a purple background, we see a light purple, pixelated, abstract object, which looks like a C-shaped dragon. Under it are the words "Mojang Specifications" in white.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Uncommonly seen, but still widely available if proper settings are enabled in the launcher. Seen at Minecraft versions from Alpha 1.0.4 to Beta 1.2, which can be played in the launcher if your profile allows these editions.

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Logo (February 22, 2011-October 1, 2013)

Logo: On a white background, we see the aforementioned pixelated object, now white and inside a red box. Under it is the word "MOJANG".

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Common. Seen at the beginning of Minecraft versions from Beta 1.3 through Beta 1.7.3. However this was kept on the Xbox 360 version through TU12.

Editor's Note: None.

3rd Logo (September 14, 2011-December 9, 2013)

Logo: Same as before, albeit vertical and no longer pixelated.

Variant: There are lots of different logo variants depending on what texture/resource pack you use, the texture pack support starts at Beta 1.8 and at 1.6.1, it became obsolete and replaced with the new resource pack support.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Common. Seen at the beginning of Minecraft versions from Beta 1.8 to 1.7.2.

Editor's Note: None.

4th Logo (2012-2013)

Logo: On a black background, the abstract object, now in metallic silver, reveals itself from the shadows.

FX/SFX: The logo revealing.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Only appeared on Mojang's cancelled game, 0x10c (pronounced as "ten to the C power"), which was developed in 2012-2013.

Editor's Note: This is a wasted logo, due to only appearing on the title above.

5th Logo (December 10, 2013-May 20, 2020)

Logo: A redux of the 4th logo, which has the rounded square with its top-right and bottom-left corners now untamed and the name in a new corporate font.

Variants: The resource pack you are using may variate the logo.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: No longer current. Seen at the beginning of Minecraft version 1.7.4 to Snapshot 20w20b and since TU13.

Editor's Note: A popular logo among fans of Minecraft.

6th Logo (May 17, 2020-)


Nickname: "The Mojangs"

Logo: On a red background, we see 6 weird shapes with holes and indents in them, with either the whole shape or parts of the shape turning a few times. Then, once they stop turning, they each show "MOJANG" in an unusual typeface, with "STUDIOS" below.

Variant: A still version exists.

FX/SFX: The turning letters. Designed by Bold Scandinavia.

Music/Sounds: A synth theme with some sound effects, ending with the Minecraft exp. sound. None for the still version.

Availability: Seen on recent updates of Minecraft. The animated version appears on Minecraft Dungeons.

Editor's Note: None.

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