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Minecraft: China Edition[a] is a localized edition of Java and Bedrock editions for mainland China, developed by Mojang Studios and NetEase. China Edition has 600 million players as of October 2022.[3]

Gameplay[]

Features[]

  • Free to download and play
  • Chinese citizen ID required to play
  • This version is locked down more strictly
  • This version will attempt to verify the copy and its location to prevent foreign users
  • Interface locked to Simplified Chinese without ability to change language
  • Cloud storage‌[Java Edition only]
  • Friends system, with live text chat support
    • In-game text content is heavily censored, including but not limited to chat, Book and Quills, Written Books, Signs, Command Blocks, renamed items (via Anvils) and mobs (via renamed Spawn Eggs or Name Tags)
    • Censorship also applies to any text in the launcher, such as community posts, comments on contents, and private messages. Rental servers and virtual LAN games are not allowed to have names altogether, instead being referred to by a numerical ID
  • Multiple in-game player names are allowed‌[Java Edition only]
  • Server rental and management in launcher
    • An alternative to the Realms service
    • The server owner does not have permission to upload or download server maps‌[Bedrock Edition only]
    • The server can be backed up, restored, or reset with allocated storage (6 GB, 6144 MB in total)
    • Maximum file size for server maps that can be backed up is 1 GB, 1024 MB
    • The server will be shut down after the storage space is full
    • Can install mods in rental mod service (Bukkit core)‌[Java Edition only]
  • Online game server
    • Different from rental server, the owner has full permission
    • Usually adopt third-party server application
    • Have in-server shop in UI
      • Visible when checking online game servers
      • Use emeralds or diamonds as currency, see below
  • VIP Membership Center
    • CN¥20 per month (≈ US$2.80 per month)
    • CN¥12 per month (≈ US$1.70 per month) after 40% off discount
    • VIP members can purchase seasonal merchandise at a discount of 40% rather than the original price. All purchased benefits and merchandise will be temporarily unavailable if the membership expired
  • Patch system
    • An alternative to the Marketplace service, normally only available in the Bedrock Edition of the game
    • Including API, resource packs, skins, and mods, all contributed by community creators or officially reproduced from Marketplace
    • Some patches are free
    • Use emeralds or diamonds as currency instead of "Minecoins" or "Tokens"
      • Will not conflict or affect in-game items
    • One-click patching
Screenshot of MCBE and MCBE(China)

On Windows platforms, China Edition Bedrock Edition is a remake by NetEase itself, its release will be later than other platforms ~1-2 versions in general. The picture shows the Bedrock Edition that is in the Microsoft Store and Bedrock Edition (China Edition) file comparison.

  • No achievements on Bedrock Edition
  • Virtual joystick support (with eight directions)‌[Bedrock Edition only]
  • New UI‌[Bedrock Edition only] and pause menu
  • "The Shopkeeper's Gifts" where players can watch ads to earn scratch cards rewarding varying amounts of emeralds and diamonds (limited to 5 per day) or unlock specific patches, including texture packs, mods, and custom maps, ranging from 1-2000 ads per item (limited to 35 per day).‌[Bedrock Edition only]
  • "Chaos/Apocalyptic Game mode" with new features of which includes a new "Apocalyptic realm" with exclusive achievements, items, biomes, mobs, and 4 new bosses to fight.[4] This was a custom mod for China Edition made by a 3rd party(Dependency Unclear)
  • "Three Kingdoms: Chibi Game mode" adds new mobs, npc, boss, character special abilities, blocks, currency (diamonds for microtransactions), vouchers and weapon forging system (synthesize, forge, cast, upgrade, enhanced crystals, strengthening crystals).[5][6]
  • NPC[Bedrock Edition only]
    • The operator holds Worldbuilder permissions by default, which means that its interface can be edited when the education option is turned off
    • Some functionality is limited:
      • Advanced settings (invalid after reboot)
      • Command
  • Proprietary interface for developing advanced component features[Bedrock Edition only]
    • Load custom items using item ID 456 (Portfolio in Minecraft Education)
      • Use special values to distinguish between different custom items
      • If a custom item is not registered to mod, it will have these features
        • In the hotbar will look like an apple item
        • Named item.mod.-1

Interface[]

Windows platform[]

  • Wonderful World (Simplified Chinese: 精彩世界 Pinyin: Jīngcǎi shìjiè): Game recommendation page including news, recommended resources, special topic, best videos, etc.
  • Game Center (Simplified Chinese: 游戏中心 Pinyin: Yóuxì zhōngxīn): Online gaming server.
  • Patch Center (Simplified Chinese: 组件中心 Pinyin: Zǔjiàn zhōngxīn): Patch resource area including functional patches, visual patches, map patches, and gameplay patches.
  • Game Forum (Simplified Chinese: 游戏论坛 Pinyin: Yóuxì lùntán): Game discussion area including tips for tutorials, Q&A, video live, etc.
  • Game Live (Simplified Chinese: 游戏直播 Pinyin: Yóuxì zhíbō): Streamer Live area.
  • Novelties (Simplified Chinese: 新鲜事 Pinyin: Xīnxiān shì): Official account/player game updates publishing area.

Mobile platform[]

  • Game (Simplified Chinese: 游戏 Pinyin: Yóuxì): The page to launch the game, including Singleplayer, Rental Server Games, Multiplayer Lobby, Online Games, etc.
  • Friends (Simplified Chinese: 好友 Pinyin: Hǎoyǒu): Friend system including adding friends, chatting with friends, playing with multiplayer game, etc.
  • Community (Simplified Chinese: 社区 Pinyin: Shèqū): Including Novelties, News and Community, which are official account/player game dynamics publishing area, game news publishing area, and in-game forum.
  • Resource Center (Simplified Chinese: 资源中心 Pinyin: Zīyuán zhōngxīn): Similar to Marketplace, it allows players to buy and download game maps, add-ons, texture packs, and skins.
  • My House (Simplified Chinese:我的家园 Pinyin: Wǒ de jiāyuán): A place where you have your own house that you can design. There are coins, which you can get by using the crafting table to solve a puzzle (eg. how to make a sword). The coins are used to buy furniture, decorations, and walls/floor. You also get a fox as a pet when you level up.

Comparison[]

Differences between Java Edition and China Edition
Feature(s) Java Edition China Edition
Price CN¥165 (US$29.99) Free
Download minecraft.net and Microsoft Store mc.163.com
Account Legacy Minecraft, Mojang, or Microsoft account NetEase account
Change skin Launcher/Website In launcher
Launching In launcher In launcher
World settings In-game In launcher
Data Connection Optional Optional (after logged in)
Switching worlds In-game In launcher

China Edition also has these mods pre-installed:

  • 4621632218832071536@3@0
  • 4625678897404525717@3@0
  • anti addiction Mod
  • Filter Mod
  • friendplay Mod
  • Fullscreen Popup Mod
  • network rpc Mod
  • opencommand Mod
  • Playermanager Mod
  • skinmod
  • updatecore
Differences between Bedrock Edition and China Edition
Feature(s) Bedrock Edition China Edition
Price CN¥71 (US$29.99) (Windows)
CN¥45 (US$7.49) (Android)
CN¥45 (US$6.99) (iOS & iPadOS)
Free
Download App store mc.163.com
Account Microsoft account NetEase account,or corresponding channel version account
Change skin In-game In launcher
Launching Directly or in launcher In launcher
World settings In-game In launcher
Data connection Optional Optional (after logged in)
Switching worlds In-game In launcher

System requirements[]

From the official website[7] and the Apple App Store.[2]

Windows Android iOS & iPadOS macOS
Minimum version Windows XP SP3 iOS 11 macOS Big Sur (11)
Resolution 800×600 1136x640
CPU Clocked at 1.4 GHz or higher 1.2 GHz (dual core) or higher Apple A7 chip (dual core, clocked at 1.3GHz) or later Apple M1 chip or later
GPU NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 or ATI Radeon HD 5550 or later Adreno 225 or later
RAM 4 GB or more 1 GB 1 GB or more
Storage 4 GB or more 1.4 GB 1.4 GB
Data connection Required Required Required Required
Supported devices
  • Any Surface except original Surface, Surface 2, & Surface Duo line
  • Most Windows PCs
  • Pixel (all models)
  • Most Android mobile devices
  • iPhone 5S or later
  • iPhone SE (all models)
  • Any iPad except iPad (1st-4thgen and iPad mini 1stgen)
  • iPod touch (6th gen) or later
  • MacBook Air (M1, 2020) or later
  • MacBook Pro 13″ (M1, 2020) or later
  • MacBook Pro 14″ & 16″ (2021) or later
  • iMac 24″ (M1, 2021)
  • Mac mini (M1, 2020)
  • Mac Studio (2022)

History[]

China Edition
April 7, 2017China Edition was announced in Water Cube, Beijing. Delegates of Mojang Studios, Microsoft, and NetEase attended.
April 10, 2017Closed beta test began.
April 28, 2017Beta server closed without saving data.
May 21, 2017Minecraft server Hypixel announced that a China-exclusive server was to open.
July 14, 2017Windows Java Edition test started again with restricted users being allowed to join. Hypixel was available from then on.
August 8, 2017Windows Java Edition test started with unrestricted users being allowed to join.
September 15, 2017The pocket edition is now available in App Store.
October 12, 2017Public beta test of China Edition on Android started.
October 19, 2017Users of China Edition on Android reached over 14 million.
January 25, 2018A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.2.0 was released for Mobile.
January 27, 2018Registered users for China Edition on all platforms reached over 60 million.
March 14, 2018Developer Platform for China Edition was opened.
May 22, 2018Registered users for China Edition on all platforms reached over 100 million.
July 6, 2018A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.4.0 was released for Mobile.
July 10, 2018A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.4.0 was released for Windows.
August 9, 2018A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.5.0 was released for Mobile and Windows.
September 26, 2018Panda skin Pandas win a community vote to be the next mob added to China Edition. Other candidates included the Crocodile, Golden Monkey, Deer, and the Pink Dolphin.
October 27, 2018Registered users for China Edition on all platforms reached over 150 million.
November 15, 2018A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.6.0 was released for Mobile and Windows.
December 20, 2018A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.7.0 was released for Mobile and Windows.
January 24, 2019A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.8.0 was released for Mobile and Windows.
April 3, 2019A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.9.0 was released for Mobile and Windows.
July 4, 2019A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.11.0 was released for Mobile and Windows.
July 26, 2019A version based on Java Edition 1.14.3 was released for Windows.
October 10, 2019A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.12.0 was released for Mobile and Windows.
November 12, 2019Registered users for China Edition on all platforms reached over 300 million.
January 16, 2020A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.13.0 was released for Mobile and Windows.
April 13, 2020Minecraft server Hypixel announced that a China-exclusive server was to close.
June 30, 2020NetEase closed the China-exclusive Hypixel server.
July 16, 2020A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.14.30 was released for Mobile and Windows.
August 4, 2020A version based on Java Edition 1.15.2 was released for Windows.
November 21, 2020Registered users for China Edition on all platforms reached over 400 million.
January 28, 2021A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.16.10 was released for Mobile and Windows.
March 16, 2021A version based on Java Edition 1.16 was released for Windows.
June 30, 2021A version based on Java Edition 1.16.4 was released for Windows. A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.16.201 was released for Mobile and Windows.
July 6, 2021A version based on Minecraft RTX was released for Windows.
January 21, 2022A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.17.2 was released for Mobile and Windows.
May 20, 2022Registered users for China Edition on all platforms reached over 500 million.
August 26, 2022A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.18.2 was released for Mobile and Windows.
October, 2022Registered users for China Edition on all platforms reached over 600 million.

Gallery[]

Notes[]

  1. Simplified Chinese: 我的世界; Pinyin: wǒdeshìjiè; Respell: woah-duh-shh-jeh.

References[]

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