Minecraft Creator Markus 'Notch' Persson Lists Beverly Hills Mansion for $70 Million

Markus 'Notch' Persson, the Swedish billionaire who created Minecraft and sold Mojang to Microsoft for $2.5 billion in 2014, is selling his Beverly Hills mega-mansion for $70 million. Persson originally purchased the property for the same price after outbidding power couple Jay-Z and Beyonce, making headlines for the celebrity real estate battle. The sale marks a rare move by the reclusive game developer, who has largely stayed out of the public eye since cashing out on his gaming empire. With Los Angeles luxury real estate remaining competitive, the listing is expected to attract interest from tech tycoons and entertainment elites alike. Whether Persson will pocket a profit or simply break even remains to be seen, but the mansion's star-studded history and prime location could drive the final price higher.