This page describes content that is mainly available in China.
Minecraft China (Simplified Chinese: 我的世界：中国版; Pinyin: wǒdeshìjiè zhōngguóbǎn) is a localized edition of Minecraft and Minecraft: Java Edition for mainland China, developed by Mojang AB and NetEase. Minecraft China has over 300 million players as of November 2019.[2]
Gameplay
Main articles: Java Edition § Gameplay and Bedrock Edition § Gameplay
Features
- Free to download and play
- Cloud storage[Java Edition only]
- Friends system
- Server rental and management in launcher
- An alternative to Realms
- 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 (6GB in total)
- Maximum file size for server maps that can be backed up is 1GB
- The server will be shut down after the storage space is full
- Can install mods in rental mod service (Bukkit core)[Java Edition only]
- VIP Membership Center
- 20 CNY per month (≈2.8 USD per month)
- 12 CNY per month (≈1.7 USD 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 Marketplace
- Including API, resource packs, skins and mods, all contributed by community creators
- Some patches are free
- Use Emerald or Diamond as currency instead of "Minecraft Coins"
- Will not conflict or affect in-game items
- One-click patching
In PC platform's Minecraft China Bedrock Edition are remake by netease itself, it release will be later than other platform 1~2 versions in general. The picture shows about the Bedrock Edition (Microsoft Store) and Bedrock Edition (Minecraft China) file comparison.
- No achievements on Bedrock Edition
- Virtual joystick support (with eight directions)[Bedrock Edition only]
- New UI[Bedrock Edition only] and pause menu
- Different custom skin system[Bedrock Edition only]
- 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 looks like an apple item
- Named
item.mod.-1[more information needed] - Put in item frame will show these textures
- Load custom items using item ID 456 (Portfolio in Education Edition)
A no register mod item in item frame shows textures.
Interface
PC platform
- Wonderful World (Simplified Chinese: 精彩世界): Game recommendation page including news, recommended resources, special topic, best videos, etc.
- Game Center (Simplified Chinese: 游戏中心): Online gaming server including online games and Hypixel.
- Patch Center (Simplified Chinese: 组件中心): Patch resource area including functional patches, visual patches, map patches and gameplay patches.
- Game Forum (Simplified Chinese: 游戏论坛): Game discussion area including tips for tutorials, Q&A, video live, etc.
- Game Live (Simplified Chinese: 游戏直播): Streamer Live area.
- Novelties (Simplified Chinese: 新鲜事): Official account/player game updates publishing area.
Mobile platform
- Main Menu (Simplified Chinese: 主菜单): Main menu.
- Novelties (simplified Chinese: 新鲜事): Official account/player game updates publishing area.
- Friends (Simplified Chinese: 好友): Friend system including adding friends, chatting with friends or playing with multiplayer game, etc.
- Community (Simplified Chinese: 社区): In-game forum including videos, tutorials, game live, etc.
Comparison
- Differences between Java Edition and Minecraft China
| Feature(s) | Java Edition | Minecraft China |
|---|---|---|
| Price | CNY¥165 (US$26.95) | Free |
| Download | minecraft.net | mc.163.com |
| Account | Mojang 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 levels | In-game | In launcher |
- Differences between Bedrock Edition and Minecraft China
| Feature(s) | Bedrock Edition | Minecraft China |
|---|---|---|
| Price | CNY¥45 (US$7) | Free |
| Download | Application Store | mc.163.com |
| Account | Xbox account | NetEase account |
| Change skin | In-game | In launcher |
| Launching | Directly | In launcher |
| World settings | In-game | In launcher |
| Switching levels | In-game | In launcher |
| Data Connection | Optional | Optional (after logged in) |
System requirements
From the official website.[3]
| Android | iOS | |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 800x600 | 1024x768 |
| GPU | Adreno 225 or higher | |
| CPU | 1.2 GHz (dual core) or higher | A5 Chip (dual core, clocked at 1GHz) or higher |
| RAM | 1 GB | 512 MB or more |
| Data Connection | Required | Required |
| Compatible devices | iPhone 5/iPad mini and above, iOS 8.0+ |
| PC | |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP SP3 or later |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 or ATI Radeon HD 5550 or higher |
| CPU | Clocked at 1.4 GHz or higher |
| RAM | 4GB or more |
| Storage | 4GB or more |
| Data Connection | Required |
History
| Minecraft China | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2017 | Minecraft China was announced in Water Cube, Beijing. Delegates of Mojang, Microsoft and NetEase attended. | ||||
| April 10, 2017 | Closed beta test began. | ||||
| April 28, 2017 | Beta server closed without saving data. | ||||
| May 21, 2017 | Minecraft server Hypixel announced that a China-exclusive server was to open. | ||||
| July 14, 2017 | PC Java test started again with restricted users being allowed to join. Hypixel was available from then on. | ||||
| August 8, 2017 | PC Java Edition test started with unrestricted users being allowed to join. | ||||
| September 15, 2017 | The pocket edition is now available in App Store. | ||||
| October 12, 2017 | Public beta test of Minecraft China on Android started. | ||||
| October 19, 2017 | Users of Minecraft China on Android reached over 14 million. | ||||
| January 30, 2018 | Registered users for Minecraft China on all platforms reached over 60 million. | ||||
| May 22, 2018 | Registered users for Minecraft China on all platforms reached over 100 million. | ||||
| July 6, 2018 | A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.4.0 was released for Mobile. | ||||
| July 10, 2018 | A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.4.0 was released for PC. | ||||
| August 9, 2018 | A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.5.0 was released for Mobile and PC. | ||||
| November 15, 2018 | A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.6.0 was released for Mobile and PC. | ||||
| December 20, 2018 | A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.7.0 was released for Mobile and PC. | ||||
| January 24, 2019 | A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.8.0 was released for Mobile and PC. | ||||
| April 3, 2019 | A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.9.0 was released for Mobile and PC. | ||||
| July 4, 2019 | A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.11.0 was released for Mobile and PC. | ||||
| July 26, 2019 | Versions based on Java Edition 1.13.2 and Java Edition 1.14.3 were released for PC. | ||||
| October 10, 2019 | A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.12.0 was released for Mobile and PC. | ||||
| January 16, 2020 | A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.13.0 was released for Mobile and PC. | ||||
Trivia
- Some translated strings for Simplified Chinese in the Java Edition version of Minecraft China were altered; for example, the Totem of Undying (Simplified Chinese: 不死图腾) was renamed into "复活图腾" (lit. "Totem of Resurrection").
Gallery
The pop-up which is displayed when user's ip address is located in Mainland China visits minecraft.net.
Application icon for Minecraft China.
Application icon for Minecraft China mobile. (Village and Pillage Update)
An in-game screenshot of Minecraft China on a mobile platform.
Expand the screenshot of the third button at the top of in mobile platform game.
A screenshot of Minecraft China launcher GUI.
A screenshot of Minecraft China mobile platform launcher GUI.
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References
- ↑ Minecraft: China on the Chinese App Store
- ↑ "'Minecraft' Player Count Reaches An Incredible 480 Million" by Ewan Moore – LADbible, November 12, 2019.
- ↑ The official website for Minecraft: China
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