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{{Program
 
{{Program
| title = ''China Edition''<br>我的世界<br>English: ''My World''
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| title = ''China Edition''<br>''我的世界''<br>English: ''My World''
| image = none
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| image = Mccn-launcher-screenshot.png
 
| author =
 
| author =
 
* [[File:Mojang Studios logo.svg|20px|link=Mojang Studios]] [[Mojang Studios]]
 
* [[File:Mojang Studios logo.svg|20px|link=Mojang Studios]] [[Mojang Studios]]
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* {{w|NetEase}}
 
* {{w|NetEase}}
 
| platform =
 
| platform =
; {{el|je}}
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; {{JE}}
 
* {{OS|winwm}}
 
* {{OS|winwm}}
; {{el|be}}
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; {{BE}}
 
* {{OS|winwm}}<br>{{OS|andwm}}<br>{{OS|ios|ipad|mac}}
 
* {{OS|winwm}}<br>{{OS|andwm}}<br>{{OS|ios|ipad|mac}}
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; Discontinued
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* {{OS|huawei}} {{w|Huawei AppGallery|AppGallery}}
 
| programming language =
 
| programming language =
 
* {{w|Java (programming language)|Java}} <sup>(Windows / ''Java Edition'')</sup>
 
* {{w|Java (programming language)|Java}} <sup>(Windows / ''Java Edition'')</sup>
* {{w|C++}} <sup>(Windows, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Android / ''Bedrock Edition'')</sup>
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* {{w|C++}} <sup>(Windows, Android, iOS, iPadOS, and macOS / Bedrock Edition)</sup>
 
| version =
 
| version =
: '''Windows''': {{ver|china-pc}} (Based on [[Java Edition 1.16.4|''Java Edition'' 1.16.4]] and older versions and [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.201|''Bedrock Edition'' 1.16.201]])
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: '''Windows''': {{ver|china-win}} (Based on [[Java Edition 1.16.4|''Java Edition'' 1.16.4]] and older versions and [[Bedrock Edition 1.17.2]])
: '''iOS/iPadOS/macOS''': {{ver|china-ios}} (Based on [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.201|''Bedrock Edition'' 1.16.201]])
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: '''iOS'''/'''iPadOS'''/'''macOS''': {{ver|china-ios}} (Based on [[Bedrock Edition 1.17.2]])
: '''Android''': {{ver|china-android}} (Based on [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.201|''Bedrock Edition'' 1.16.201]])
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: '''Android''': {{ver|china-android}} (Based on [[Bedrock Edition 1.17.2]])
 
| date =
 
| date =
 
: '''Windows''': August 8, 2017
 
: '''Windows''': August 8, 2017
: '''iOS''': September 5, 2017
 
 
: '''Android''': October 12, 2017
 
: '''Android''': October 12, 2017
 
: '''iOS''': November 5, 2017
 
: '''iPadOS''': September 24, 2019
 
: '''iPadOS''': September 24, 2019
 
: '''macOS''': 2021
 
: '''macOS''': 2021
 
| ratings =
 
| ratings =
 
* ''Online not rated''
 
* ''Online not rated''
* {{w|App Store (iOS/iPadOS)|Apple}}: 9+<ref>[https://apps.apple.com/cn/app/id1243986797 China Edition on the Chinese App Store]</ref>
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* {{w|App Store (iOS/iPadOS)|Apple}}: 9+<ref name="App Store">[https://apps.apple.com/cn/app/id1243986797 App Store (iOS, iPadOS, & macOS)]</ref>
* {{w|Huawei}}:12+<ref>[https://appgallery.huawei.com/app/C100050451 China Edition on AppGallery China]</ref>
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* {{w|Video game content rating system#China|CADPA}}: 8+<ref>[https://mc.163.com]</ref>
* {{w|Video_game_content_rating_system#China|CADPA}}: 8+<ref>[https://mc.163.com]</ref>
 
 
| size =
 
| size =
: '''Windows''': 203 MB{{verify}} (Main game)
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: '''Windows''': 240 MB (Launcher only)
: '''iOS'''/'''iPadOS'''/'''macOS''': 1.3 GB
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: '''iOS'''/'''iPadOS'''/'''macOS''': 1.4 GB
: '''Android''': 730 MB (May vary by different channel service)
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: '''Android''': 1.23 GB
 
| license = Proprietary
 
| license = Proprietary
 
| source available = No
 
| source available = No
| customlinks =
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| customlinks = [http://mc.163.com Website]
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; '''Download:
* [http://mc.163.com Website]
 
* [http://mc.netease.com Forum]
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: [https://mc.163.com Windows/Android]
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: [https://apps.apple.com/cn/app/id1243986797 iOS/iPadOS/macOS]
 
}}
 
}}
   
'''''Minecraft: China Edition'''''{{efn|{{w|Simplified Chinese characters|Simplified Chinese}}: 我的世界; {{w|Pinyin}}: ''wǒdeshìjiè''; {{w|pronunciation respelling|Respell}}: ''woah-duh-shh-jeh''.}} is a localized edition of {{el|je|be}} for {{w|mainland China}}, developed by [[Mojang Studios]] and {{W|NetEase}}. ''China Edition'' has 400 million players as of November 2020.<ref>{{citation|url=https://mc.163.com/news/20201120/29175_917072.html|title=《我的世界》2020年开发者大会 世界在你手中|website=我的世界中国版官方网站|date=2020年11月21日}}</ref>
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'''''Minecraft: China Edition'''''{{efn|{{w|Simplified Chinese characters|Simplified Chinese}}: 我的世界; {{w|Pinyin}}: ''wǒdeshìjiè''; {{w|pronunciation respelling|Respell}}: ''woah-duh-shh-jeh''.}} is a localized edition of {{els|je|be}} for {{w|mainland China}}, developed by [[Mojang Studios]] and {{W|NetEase}}. ''China Edition'' has 400 million players as of November 2020.<ref>{{citation|url=https://mc.163.com/news/20201120/29175_917072.html|title=《我的世界》2020年开发者大会 世界在你手中|website=我的世界中国版官方网站|date=2020年11月21日}}</ref>
   
 
== Gameplay ==
 
== Gameplay ==
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== Features ==
 
== Features ==
 
* Free to download and play
 
* Free to download and play
* Cloud storage{{only|java}}
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* Cloud storage{{only|je}}
 
* Friends system, with text chat support
 
* Friends system, with text chat support
 
** In-game text content is heavily censored, including but not limited to chat, [[Book and Quill]]s, [[Written Book]]s, [[Sign]]s, renamed items (via [[Anvil]]s) and mobs (via renamed [[Spawn Egg]]s or [[Name Tag]]s)
 
** In-game text content is heavily censored, including but not limited to chat, [[Book and Quill]]s, [[Written Book]]s, [[Sign]]s, renamed items (via [[Anvil]]s) and mobs (via renamed [[Spawn Egg]]s or [[Name Tag]]s)
* Multiple in-game player names are allowed{{only|java}}
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* Multiple in-game player names are allowed{{only|je}}
 
* Server rental and management in launcher
 
* Server rental and management in launcher
 
** An alternative to the [[Realms]] service
 
** An alternative to the [[Realms]] service
** The server owner does not have permission to upload or download server maps‌‌{{only|bedrock}}
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** The server owner does not have permission to upload or download server maps{{only|be}}
** The server can be backed up, restored, or reset with allocated storage (6GB, 6144MB in total)
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** 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 1GB, 1024MB
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** 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
 
** The server will be shut down after the storage space is full
** Can install mods in rental mod service ([[mcservers:Bukkit|Bukkit]] core){{only|java}}
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** Can install mods in rental mod service ([[mcservers:Bukkit|Bukkit]] core){{only|je}}
 
* Online game server
 
* Online game server
 
** Different from rental server, the owner has full permission
 
** Different from rental server, the owner has full permission
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*** Use [[Emerald]] or [[Diamond]] as currency, see below
 
*** Use [[Emerald]] or [[Diamond]] as currency, see below
 
* VIP Membership Center
 
* VIP Membership Center
** 20 CNY per month (≈2.8 USD per month)
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** CN¥20 per month (≈ US$2.80 per month)
** 12 CNY per month (≈1.7 USD per month) after 40% off discount
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** 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
 
** 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
 
* Patch system
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** Including API, resource packs, skins, and mods, all contributed by community creators or officially reproduced from Marketplace
 
** Including API, resource packs, skins, and mods, all contributed by community creators or officially reproduced from Marketplace
 
** Some patches are free
 
** Some patches are free
** Use Emerald or Diamond as currency instead of "Minecraft Coins"
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** Use Emerald or Diamond as currency instead of "Minecoins"
 
*** Will not conflict or affect in-game items
 
*** Will not conflict or affect in-game items
 
** One-click patching
 
** One-click patching
[[File:Screenshot of MCBE and MCBE(China).png|thumb|400px|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<!-- Requires revision. -->) file comparison.]]
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[[File:Screenshot of MCBE and MCBE(China).png|thumb|400px|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''<!--Requires revision.-->) file comparison.]]
 
* No [[achievements]] on Bedrock Edition
 
* No [[achievements]] on Bedrock Edition
* Virtual joystick support (with eight directions){{only|bedrock}}
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* Virtual joystick support (with eight directions){{only|be}}
* New UI{{only|bedrock}} and pause menu
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* New UI{{only|be}} 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).{{only|bedrock}}
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*'''"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).{{only|be}}
 
*'''"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.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20210329080012/https://www.hotbak.net/key/%E6%88%91%E7%9A%84%E4%B8%96%E7%95%8C%E5%A4%A9%E5%90%AF%E4%B9%8B%E5%A2%83%E7%BB%88%E4%B8%8E%E5%A7%8BBOSS%E5%9C%A8%E5%93%AA%E5%A4%A9%E5%90%AF%E4%B9%8B%E5%A2%83%E7%BB%88%E4%B8%8E%E5%A7%8B%E6%80%8E%E4%B9%88%E7%8E%A9.html</ref>
 
*'''"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.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20210329080012/https://www.hotbak.net/key/%E6%88%91%E7%9A%84%E4%B8%96%E7%95%8C%E5%A4%A9%E5%90%AF%E4%B9%8B%E5%A2%83%E7%BB%88%E4%B8%8E%E5%A7%8BBOSS%E5%9C%A8%E5%93%AA%E5%A4%A9%E5%90%AF%E4%B9%8B%E5%A2%83%E7%BB%88%E4%B8%8E%E5%A7%8B%E6%80%8E%E4%B9%88%E7%8E%A9.html</ref>
 
*'''"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).<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20210329091746/https://mc.163.com/news/media/20210213/29178_932212.html</ref><ref>https://mc.163.com/news/20210128/29175_929516.html</ref>
 
*'''"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).<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20210329091746/https://mc.163.com/news/media/20210213/29178_932212.html</ref><ref>https://mc.163.com/news/20210128/29175_929516.html</ref>
* '''NPC'''{{only|bedrock}}
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* '''NPC'''{{only|be}}
 
** The operator holds Worldbuilder permissions by default, which means that its interface can be edited when the education option is turned off
 
** 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:
 
** Some functionality is limited:
 
*** Advanced settings (invalid after reboot)
 
*** Advanced settings (invalid after reboot)
 
*** Command
 
*** Command
* [http://mc.163.com/mcstudio/ Proprietary interface for developing advanced component features]{{only|bedrock}}
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* [http://mc.163.com/mcstudio/ Proprietary interface for developing advanced component features]{{only|be}}
 
** Load custom items using [[Bedrock Edition data values|item ID]] 456 ([[Portfolio]] in ''Education Edition'')
 
** Load custom items using [[Bedrock Edition data values|item ID]] 456 ([[Portfolio]] in ''Education Edition'')
 
*** Use special values to distinguish between different custom items
 
*** Use special values to distinguish between different custom items
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== Interface ==
 
== Interface ==
 
 
=== Windows platform===
 
=== 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.
 
* 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.
 
* 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.
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* 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 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.
 
* Game Live (Simplified Chinese: 游戏直播 Pinyin: ''Yóuxì zhíbō''): Streamer Live area.
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=== Mobile platform ===
 
=== 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.
 
* 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 or playing with multiplayer game, etc.
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* 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.
 
* 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.
 
* 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.
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* 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 ==
 
== Comparison ==
;Differences between ''Java Edition'' and ''China Edition''
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;Differences between ''Java Edition'' and ''China Edition
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: auto; text-align: center" data-description="Windows features"
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{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: auto; text-align: center" data-description="Java features"
 
|-
 
|-
 
! Feature(s)
 
! Feature(s)
! ''Java Edition''
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! ''Java Edition
! ''China Edition''
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! ''China Edition
 
|-
 
|-
 
! Price
 
! Price
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! Download
 
! Download
 
| [https://minecraft.net/store/minecraft-java-edition minecraft.net]
 
| [https://minecraft.net/store/minecraft-java-edition minecraft.net]
| [https://mc.163.com/download mc.163.com]
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| [https://mc.163.com mc.163.com]
 
|-
 
|-
 
! Account
 
! Account
| Mojang or Microsoft account
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| Legacy Minecraft, Mojang, or Microsoft account
 
| NetEase account
 
| NetEase account
 
|-
 
|-
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|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
China Edition also has these mods pre-installed:
 
   
 
''China Edition'' also has these mods pre-installed:
 
*4621632218832071536@3@0
 
*4621632218832071536@3@0
 
*4625678897404525717@3@0
 
*4625678897404525717@3@0
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*updatecore
 
*updatecore
   
;Differences between Bedrock Edition and ''China Edition''
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;Differences between Bedrock Edition and ''China Edition
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: auto; text-align: center" data-description="PE features"
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{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: auto; text-align: center" data-description="Bedrock features"
 
|-
 
|-
 
! Feature(s)
 
! Feature(s)
 
! Bedrock Edition
 
! Bedrock Edition
! ''China Edition''
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! ''China Edition
 
|-
 
|-
 
! Price
 
! Price
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|-
 
|-
 
! Download
 
! Download
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| App store
| Application Store
 
| [https://mc.163.com/download mc.163.com] or Application Store
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| [https://mc.163.com mc.163.com]
 
|-
 
|-
 
! Account
 
! Account
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| In launcher
 
| In launcher
 
|-
 
|-
! Data Connection
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! Data connection
 
| Optional
 
| Optional
 
| Optional (after logged in)
 
| Optional (after logged in)
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== System requirements ==
 
== System requirements ==
From the official website<ref>[https://mc.163.com/download Minecraft: China Edition download page]</ref> and the App Store.<ref>[https://apps.apple.com/cn/app/id1243986797 App Store (iOS/iPadOS/macOS)]</ref>
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From the official website<ref>[https://mc.163.com/download ''China Edition'' download page]</ref> and the App Store.<ref name="App Store"/>
 
{| class="wikitable" data-description="System requirements"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center" data-description="Windows requirements"
 
 
!
 
!
 
! {{OS|winwm}}
 
! {{OS|winwm}}
|-
 
! OS
 
| Windows 7 or above
 
|-
 
! CPU
 
| Clocked at 1.4 GHz or higher
 
|-
 
! GPU
 
| NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 or ATI Radeon HD 5550 or higher
 
|-
 
! RAM
 
| 4GB or more
 
|-
 
! Storage
 
| 4GB or more
 
|-
 
! Data Connection
 
| Required
 
|}
 
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center" data-description="Mobile requirements"
 
!
 
 
! {{OS|andwm}}
 
! {{OS|andwm}}
! {{OS|ios}} / {{OS|ipad}}
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! {{OS|ios}} & {{OS|ipad}}
 
! {{OS|mac}}
 
! {{OS|mac}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
! OS
 
! OS
 
| Windows XP SP3 or above
 
|
 
|
 
| iOS 9 or above
 
| iOS 9 or above
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|-
 
|-
 
! Resolution
 
! Resolution
 
|
 
| 800×600
 
| 800×600
 
| 1024×768
 
| 1024×768
 
|-
 
|-
 
! CPU
 
! CPU
 
| Clocked at 1.4 GHz or higher
 
| 1.2 GHz (dual core) or higher
 
| 1.2 GHz (dual core) or higher
 
| rowspan="2" | Apple A5 chip (dual core, clocked at 1GHz) or higher
 
| rowspan="2" | Apple A5 chip (dual core, clocked at 1GHz) or higher
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|-
 
|-
 
! GPU
 
! GPU
 
| NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 or ATI Radeon HD 5550 or higher
 
| Adreno 225 or higher
 
| Adreno 225 or higher
 
|-
 
|-
 
! RAM
 
! RAM
 
| 4 GB or more
 
| 1 GB
 
| 1 GB
 
| 512 MB or more
 
| 512 MB or more
 
|
 
|-
 
|-
 
! Storage
! Data Connection
 
 
| 4 GB or more
| colspan="3" | Required
 
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
|-
 
! Data connection
 
| Required
 
| Required
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| Required
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| Required
 
|-
 
|-
! Compatible devices
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! Supported devices
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| Most Windows PCs
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| Most Android mobile devices
 
|
 
|
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* '''iPhone
| iPhone 4S/iPod Touch(5<sup>th</sup> gen)/iPad 2/Air/mini/Pro or later
 
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** iPhone 4S or later
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** iPhone SE (all models)
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* '''iPad
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** Any iPad except iPad (1<sup>st</sup> gen)
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* '''iPod touch
 
** iPod touch (5<sup>th</sup> gen or later)
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| Mac with Apple M1 chip
 
|}
 
|}
   
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
<!-- The version number WILL NOT be shown in the game in this edition, thus we can't get the further information accurately. The number we can get is only about the unique launcher with this edition.-->
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<!--The version number WILL NOT be shown in the game in this edition, thus we can't get the further information accurately. The number we can get is only about the unique launcher with this edition.-->
{{history|China Edition}}
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{{history|china}}
 
{{History||April 7, 2017|link=https://mc.163.com/news/20180619/29175_682546.html|''China Edition'' was announced in Water Cube, Beijing. Delegates of Mojang Studios, Microsoft, and NetEase attended.}}
 
{{History||April 7, 2017|link=https://mc.163.com/news/20180619/29175_682546.html|''China Edition'' was announced in Water Cube, Beijing. Delegates of Mojang Studios, Microsoft, and NetEase attended.}}
 
{{History||April 10, 2017|link=https://mc.163.com/news/update/20180619/29176_682521.html|Closed beta test began.}}
 
{{History||April 10, 2017|link=https://mc.163.com/news/update/20180619/29176_682521.html|Closed beta test began.}}
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{{History||October 12, 2017|link=https://mc.163.com/news/20180619/29175_717885.html|Public beta test of ''China Edition'' on Android started.}}
 
{{History||October 12, 2017|link=https://mc.163.com/news/20180619/29175_717885.html|Public beta test of ''China Edition'' on Android started.}}
 
{{History||October 19, 2017|link=https://twitter.com/Minecraft/status/920915550829768704|Users of ''China Edition'' on Android reached over 14 million.}}
 
{{History||October 19, 2017|link=https://twitter.com/Minecraft/status/920915550829768704|Users of ''China Edition'' on Android reached over 14 million.}}
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{{History||Januray 25, 2018|link=https://mc.163.com/news/20180619/29175_737155.html|A version based on [[Bedrock Edition 1.2.0]] was released for Mobile.}}
 
{{History||January 27, 2018|link=https://mc.163.com/news/20180619/29175_738080.html|Registered users for ''China Edition'' on all platforms reached over 60 million.}}
 
{{History||January 27, 2018|link=https://mc.163.com/news/20180619/29175_738080.html|Registered users for ''China Edition'' on all platforms reached over 60 million.}}
 
{{History||March 14, 2018|link=https://mc.163.com/news/20180619/29175_744709.html|Developer Platform for ''China Edition'' was opened.}}
 
{{History||March 14, 2018|link=https://mc.163.com/news/20180619/29175_744709.html|Developer Platform for ''China Edition'' was opened.}}
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{{History||July 10, 2018|link=https://mc.163.com/news/20180710/29175_763747.html|A version based on [[Bedrock Edition 1.4.0]] was released for Windows.}}
 
{{History||July 10, 2018|link=https://mc.163.com/news/20180710/29175_763747.html|A version based on [[Bedrock Edition 1.4.0]] was released for Windows.}}
 
{{History||August 9, 2018|link=https://mc.163.com/news/20180810/29175_769605.html|A version based on [[Bedrock Edition 1.5.0]] was released for Mobile and Windows.}}
 
{{History||August 9, 2018|link=https://mc.163.com/news/20180810/29175_769605.html|A version based on [[Bedrock Edition 1.5.0]] was released for Mobile and Windows.}}
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{{History||October 27, 2018|link=https://mc.163.com/news/20181031/29175_782697.html|Registered users for ''China Edition'' on all platforms reached over 150 million.}}
 
{{History||November 15, 2018|link=https://mc.163.com/news/20181115/29175_785172.html|A version based on [[Bedrock Edition 1.6.0]] was released for Mobile and Windows.}}
 
{{History||November 15, 2018|link=https://mc.163.com/news/20181115/29175_785172.html|A version based on [[Bedrock Edition 1.6.0]] was released for Mobile and Windows.}}
 
{{History||December 20, 2018|link=https://mc.163.com/news/20181226/29175_792716.html|A version based on [[Bedrock Edition 1.7.0]] was released for Mobile and Windows.}}
 
{{History||December 20, 2018|link=https://mc.163.com/news/20181226/29175_792716.html|A version based on [[Bedrock Edition 1.7.0]] was released for Mobile and Windows.}}
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{{History||July 26, 2019|link=none|A version based on [[Java Edition 1.14.3]] was released for Windows.}}
 
{{History||July 26, 2019|link=none|A version based on [[Java Edition 1.14.3]] was released for Windows.}}
 
{{History||October 10, 2019|link=none|A version based on [[Bedrock Edition 1.12.0]] was released for Mobile and Windows.}}
 
{{History||October 10, 2019|link=none|A version based on [[Bedrock Edition 1.12.0]] was released for Mobile and Windows.}}
{{History||January 16, 2020|link=https://mc.163.com/news/20200113/29175_860002.html|A version based on [[Bedrock Edition 1.13.0]] was released for Mobile and Windows.}}
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{{History||November 12, 2019|link=https://www.ladbible.com/technology/gaming-minecraft-player-count-reaches-an-incredible-480-million-20191112|Registered users for ''China Edition'' on all platforms reached over 300 million.}}
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{{History||January 16, 2020|link=https://mc.163.com/news/20200113/29175_860002.html|A version based on [[Bedrock Edition 1.13.0]] was released for Mobile and Windows.}}
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{{History||April 13, 2020|link=https://mc.163.com/hypixel/news/2020/04/13/26454_875147.html|Minecraft server {{w|Hypixel}} announced that a China-exclusive server was to close.}}
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{{History||June 30, 2020|link=https://mc.163.com/hypixel/news/2020/06/29/26454_889530.html|NetEase closed the China-exclusive Hypixel server.}}
 
{{History||July 16, 2020|link=https://mc.163.com/news/20200709/29175_891915.html|A version based on [[Bedrock Edition 1.14.30]] was released for Mobile and Windows.}}
 
{{History||July 16, 2020|link=https://mc.163.com/news/20200709/29175_891915.html|A version based on [[Bedrock Edition 1.14.30]] was released for Mobile and Windows.}}
 
{{History||August 4, 2020|link=none|A version based on [[Java Edition 1.15.2]] was released for Windows.}}
 
{{History||August 4, 2020|link=none|A version based on [[Java Edition 1.15.2]] was released for Windows.}}
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{{History||November 21, 2020|link=https://mc.163.com/news/20201120/29175_917072.html|Registered users for ''China Edition'' on all platforms reached over 400 million.}}
 
{{History||January 28, 2021|link=https://mc.163.com/news/20210128/29175_929516.html|A version based on [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.10]] was released for Mobile and Windows.}}
 
{{History||January 28, 2021|link=https://mc.163.com/news/20210128/29175_929516.html|A version based on [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.10]] was released for Mobile and Windows.}}
 
{{History||March 16, 2021|link=none|A version based on [[Java Edition 1.16]] was released for Windows.}}
 
{{History||March 16, 2021|link=none|A version based on [[Java Edition 1.16]] was released for Windows.}}
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{{History||June 30, 2021|link=https://mc.163.com/news/20210630/29175_957270.html|A 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.}}
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{{History||July 6, 2021|link=https://mc.163.com/news/20210705/29175_958139.html|A version based on [[Minecraft RTX]] was released for Windows.}}
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{{History||January 21, 2022|link=https://mc.163.com/news/20220121/29175_999344.html|A version based on [[Bedrock Edition 1.17.2]] was released for Mobile and Windows.}}
 
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== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
China Version.png|''Minecraft: China Edition'' logo.
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China Edition.webp|''Minecraft: China Edition'' logo
 
File:Mccn-icon.png|''Minecraft: China Edition'' Windows app icon
 
File:Mccn-mobile-icon.png|''Minecraft: China Edition'' app icon
 
File:Website Popup.jpg|The pop-up which is displayed when user's IP address is located in mainland China visits [[minecraft.net]].
 
File:Website Popup.jpg|The pop-up which is displayed when user's IP address is located in mainland China visits [[minecraft.net]].
File:Mccn-icon.png|Windows app icon.
 
File:Mccn-mobile-icon.png|App Store app icon.
 
 
File:ChinaVersionScreenshot.png|An in-game screenshot of ''China Edition'' on a mobile platform.
 
File:ChinaVersionScreenshot.png|An in-game screenshot of ''China Edition'' on a mobile platform.
 
File:ChinaVersionScreenshotThirdButton.png|Expand the screenshot of the third button at the top of in mobile platform game.
 
File:ChinaVersionScreenshotThirdButton.png|Expand the screenshot of the third button at the top of in mobile platform game.
File:Mccn-launcher-screenshot.png|A screenshot of ''China Edition'' launcher GUI.
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File:Mccn-launcher-screenshot.png|Desktop launcher GUI.
File:Mccn-mobile-launcher-screenshot.jpg|A screenshot of ''China Edition'' mobile platform launcher GUI.
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File:Mccn-mobile-launcher-screenshot.jpg|Mobile launcher GUI for Daytime.
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File:Mccn-mobile-launcher-screenshot (night).jpg|Mobile launcher GUI for Night.
File:One eyed giant.png|The One-eyed Giant from ''China Edition'' Apocalyptic Game mode.
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File:One eyed giant.png|A One-eyed Giant from ''China Edition'' Apocalyptic Game mode.
 
File:Aquatic china mobs.jpg|Aquatic mobs and a villager variant from ''China Edition''.
 
File:Aquatic china mobs.jpg|Aquatic mobs and a villager variant from ''China Edition''.
 
File:China bosses.jpg|Some bosses from ''China Edition'' Apocalyptic Game mode, along with a few other mobs.
 
File:China bosses.jpg|Some bosses from ''China Edition'' Apocalyptic Game mode, along with a few other mobs.

Revision as of 01:18, 26 January 2022

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 400 million players as of November 2020.[3]

Gameplay

Features

  • Free to download and play
  • Cloud storage‌[Java Edition only]
  • Friends system, with text chat support
  • 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 Emerald or Diamond 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 Emerald or Diamond as currency instead of "Minecoins"
      • 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]
  • "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 Education Edition)
      • Use special values to distinguish between different custom items
      • If custom item not register to mod will have these feature
        • 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$26.95) Free
Download minecraft.net 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¥45 (US$7) (Android/iOS/iPadOS)
CN¥70 (US$26.99) (Windows)
Free
Download App store mc.163.com
Account Microsoft account NetEase account
Change skin In-game In launcher
Launching Directly 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 App Store.[1]

Windows Android iOS & iPadOS macOS
OS Windows XP SP3 or above iOS 9 or above macOS Big Sur (11) or above
Resolution 800×600 1024×768
CPU Clocked at 1.4 GHz or higher 1.2 GHz (dual core) or higher Apple A5 chip (dual core, clocked at 1GHz) or higher Apple M1 chip
GPU NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 or ATI Radeon HD 5550 or higher Adreno 225 or higher
RAM 4 GB or more 1 GB 512 MB or more
Storage 4 GB or more
Data connection Required Required Required Required
Supported devices Most Windows PCs Most Android mobile devices
  • iPhone
    • iPhone 4S or later
    • iPhone SE (all models)
  • iPad
    • Any iPad except iPad (1st gen)
  • iPod touch
    • iPod touch (5th gen or later)
Mac with Apple M1 chip

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.
Januray 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.
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.

Gallery

Notes

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

References