Markus Persson married Elin Zetterstrand. Elin, also known as 'ez', had been dating Markus for some time and was a significant part of his life during the rise of Minecraft.

Markus and Elin divorced, a little more than a year after their wedding. Markus has described this period as a difficult time in his life.

Following the sale of Minecraft, Persson gained significant wealth and became known for his extravagant lifestyle. This included purchasing a mansion in Beverly Hills, California.