Minecraft won't go free-to-play due to its unique monetization strategy and values. The game's core appeal to children ensures its longevity and constant player base. Minecraft's success as a premium product with multiple revenue streams proves it doesn't need to pivot.

Yeah, it doesn't really work with the way we built it," explained Ingela Garneij, executive producer of Minecraft Vanilla. “I mean we built the game for a different purpose.