China Edition

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China Edition
我的世界
English: My World

Author(s)	Mojang Studios Xbox Game Studios NetEase
Platform(s)	End-game Editon Mobile game Edition
Written in	Java^{(Windows / Java Edition)} C++^{(Windows, Android, iOS, iPadOS, and macOS / Bedrock Edition)}
Latest version	Windows: 1.12.7.28444 (Based on Java Edition 1.18.1 and older versions and Bedrock Edition 1.18.30) macOS/iOS/iPadOS: 2.8.5 (Based on Bedrock Edition 1.18.30) Android: 2.8.13.233524 (Based on Bedrock Edition 1.18.30)
Release date	Windows: August 8, 2017 Android: October 12, 2017 iOS: November 5, 2017 iPadOS: September 24, 2019 macOS: 2021
Rating(s)	Online not rated CADPA: 8+^[1] Apple: 9+^[2]
Size	Windows: 435 MB (Launcher only) Android: 1.74 GB macOS/iOS/iPadOS: 1.8 GB
License	Proprietary
Source available	No
Links	Website Download Windows & Android iOS, iPadOS, & macOS

Minecraft: China Edition^[a] is a localized edition of Java and Bedrock editions for China, developed by Mojang Studios, Xbox Game Studios and NetEase. China Edition has 700 million players as of September 2023.^[3]

China Editon mainly includes the mobile game edition^[b] and end-game edition^[c] [sic], and provides Bedrock Edition and Java Edition games. China Edition is a general term for the mobile game and end-game launcher containing Minecraft games that are developed by NetEase, and the launcher has functions such as multiplayer games and component management.

Mobile game Edition

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The Mobile game Edition mainly runs on mobile platforms, and offers a specific edition of the Bedrock Edition.

To play the game, first enter the launcher, and the launcher skips the main menu of the Bedrock Edition to enter the game. In addition to launching the game, the Mobile game Edition also includes functions such as group social, community forum, homeland, and resource center.

The launcher has a built-in browser-related program that can directly turn to linked pages such as announcements and news, and some pages detect the environment to make the content only visible within the game. The launcher also has a network environment detection feature similar to Bedrock Edition, which prevents players from logging in when using Network Agent at the system level. The launcher has a dark mode that adapts to the night theme and can switch with the system time.

End-game Edition

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The End-game Edition mainly runs on the PC platform, providing specific versions of both Java Edition and Bedrock Edition.

Gameplay

Features

Free to download and play
Chinese citizen ID required to play
This version is locked down more strictly
This version attempts 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 is 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 are 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"
  - Does not conflict or affect in-game items
- One-click patching

On Windows platforms, China EditionBedrock Edition is a remake by NetEase itself, its release occurs later than other platforms by ~1-2 versions. 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 has these features
    - In the hotbar it looks 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.
Addon Center (Simplified Chinese: 组件中心; Pinyin: Zǔjiàn zhōngxīn): Addon resource area including functional addons (mods), visual addons (resource packs), maps, and gameplay addons.
Game Forum (Simplified Chinese: 游戏论坛; Pinyin: Yóuxì lùntán): Game discussion area including tips/tutorials, Q&A, live gaming, etc.
Game Live (Simplified Chinese: 游戏直播; Pinyin: Yóuxì zhíbō): Live streaming area.
Novelties (Simplified Chinese: 新鲜事; Pinyin: Xīnxiān shì): China Edition official/player tweeting area.

Mobile platform

Play (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¥89/119 (US$29.99/39.99)	Free
Download	Microsoft Store	mc.163.com
Account	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:

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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 and various application stores and platforms
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^[1] and the Apple App Store.^[2]

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Minimum version	Windows 7		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	Apple A7 chip (dual core, clocked at 1.3GHz) or later	Apple M1 chip 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 (1^st-4^thgen and iPad mini 1^stgen) iPod touch (6^th 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
May 20, 2016					Microsoft, Mojang and NetEase jointly announced that Mojang will grant the operating rights of the Minecraft Bedrock Edition in mainland China to NetEase's subsidiaries for a period of five years. {"type": "china", "version": "May 20, 2016", "content": "(link to Microsoft article, displayed as Microsoft), (link to Mojang article, displayed as Mojang) and NetEase jointly announced that Mojang will grant the operating rights of the Minecraft ''(link to Bedrock Edition article, displayed as Bedrock Edition)'' in mainland China to NetEase's subsidiaries for a period of five years."}
Oct 12, 2016					NetEase announced that it will also proxy Java Edition. {"type": "china", "version": "Oct 12, 2016", "content": "NetEase announced that it will also proxy ''(link to Java Edition article, displayed as Java Edition)''."}
April 7, 2017					China Edition was announced in Water Cube, Beijing. Delegates of Mojang Studios, Microsoft, and NetEase attended. {"type": "china", "version": "April 7, 2017", "content": "''China Edition'' was announced in Water Cube, Beijing. Delegates of Mojang Studios, Microsoft, and NetEase attended."}
April 10, 2017					Closed beta test began. {"type": "china", "version": "April 10, 2017", "content": "Closed beta test began."}
April 28, 2017					Beta server closed without saving data. {"type": "china", "version": "April 28, 2017", "content": "Beta server closed without saving data."}
May 21, 2017					Minecraft server Hypixel announced that a China-exclusive server was to open. {"type": "china", "version": "May 21, 2017", "content": "Minecraft server (link to wikipedia:Hypixel article, displayed as Hypixel) announced that a China-exclusive server was to open."}
July 14, 2017					Windows Java Edition test started again with restricted users being allowed to join. Hypixel was available from then on. {"type": "china", "version": "July 14, 2017", "content": "Windows Java Edition test started again with restricted users being allowed to join. Hypixel was available from then on."}
August 8, 2017					Windows Java Edition test started with unrestricted users being allowed to join. {"type": "china", "version": "August 8, 2017", "content": "Windows Java Edition test started with unrestricted users being allowed to join."}
September 15, 2017					The pocket edition is now available in App Store. {"type": "china", "version": "September 15, 2017", "content": "The pocket edition is now available in App Store."}
October 12, 2017					Public beta test of China Edition on Android started. {"type": "china", "version": "October 12, 2017", "content": "Public beta test of ''China Edition'' on Android started."}
October 19, 2017					Users of China Edition on Android reached over 14 million. {"type": "china", "version": "October 19, 2017", "content": "Users of ''China Edition'' on Android reached over 14 million."}
January 25, 2018					A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.2.0 was released for Mobile. {"type": "china", "version": "January 25, 2018", "content": "A version based on (link to Bedrock Edition 1.2.0 article, displayed as Bedrock Edition 1.2.0) was released for Mobile."}
January 27, 2018					Registered users for China Edition on all platforms reached over 60 million. {"type": "china", "version": "January 27, 2018", "content": "Registered users for ''China Edition'' on all platforms reached over 60 million."}
March 14, 2018					Developer Platform for China Edition was opened. {"type": "china", "version": "March 14, 2018", "content": "Developer Platform for ''China Edition'' was opened."}
May 22, 2018					Registered users for China Edition on all platforms reached over 100 million. {"type": "china", "version": "May 22, 2018", "content": "Registered users for ''China Edition'' on all platforms reached over 100 million."}
July 6, 2018					A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.4.0 was released for Mobile. {"type": "china", "version": "July 6, 2018", "content": "A version based on (link to Bedrock Edition 1.4.0 article, displayed as Bedrock Edition 1.4.0) was released for Mobile."}
July 10, 2018					A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.4.0 was released for Windows. {"type": "china", "version": "July 10, 2018", "content": "A version based on (link to Bedrock Edition 1.4.0 article, displayed as Bedrock Edition 1.4.0) was released for Windows."}
August 9, 2018					A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.5.0 was released for Mobile and Windows. {"type": "china", "version": "August 9, 2018", "content": "A version based on (link to Bedrock Edition 1.5.0 article, displayed as Bedrock Edition 1.5.0) was released for Mobile and Windows."}
September 21, 2018					The panda wins a popularity poll teasing the announcement of a Chinese "national treasure" at MINECON Earth 2018. Other options included the alligator, the monkey, the deer, and the river dolphin. {"type": "china", "version": "September 21, 2018", "content": "(link to File:Panda skin.png article, displayed as 64px) The (link to panda article, displayed as panda) wins a popularity poll teasing the announcement of a Chinese \"national treasure\" at (link to MINECON Earth 2018 article, displayed as MINECON Earth 2018). Other options included the alligator, the monkey, the deer, and the river dolphin."}
October 27, 2018					Registered users for China Edition on all platforms reached over 150 million. {"type": "china", "version": "October 27, 2018", "content": "Registered users for ''China Edition'' on all platforms reached over 150 million."}
November 15, 2018					A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.6.0 was released for Mobile and Windows. {"type": "china", "version": "November 15, 2018", "content": "A version based on (link to Bedrock Edition 1.6.0 article, displayed as Bedrock Edition 1.6.0) was released for Mobile and Windows."}
December 20, 2018					A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.7.0 was released for Mobile and Windows. {"type": "china", "version": "December 20, 2018", "content": "A version based on (link to Bedrock Edition 1.7.0 article, displayed as Bedrock Edition 1.7.0) was released for Mobile and Windows."}
January 24, 2019					A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.8.0 was released for Mobile and Windows. {"type": "china", "version": "January 24, 2019", "content": "A version based on (link to Bedrock Edition 1.8.0 article, displayed as Bedrock Edition 1.8.0) was released for Mobile and Windows."}
April 3, 2019					A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.9.0 was released for Mobile and Windows. {"type": "china", "version": "April 3, 2019", "content": "A version based on (link to Bedrock Edition 1.9.0 article, displayed as Bedrock Edition 1.9.0) was released for Mobile and Windows."}
July 4, 2019					A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.11.0 was released for Mobile and Windows. {"type": "china", "version": "July 4, 2019", "content": "A version based on (link to Bedrock Edition 1.11.0 article, displayed as Bedrock Edition 1.11.0) was released for Mobile and Windows."}
July 26, 2019					A version based on Java Edition 1.14.3 was released for Windows. {"type": "china", "version": "July 26, 2019", "content": "A version based on (link to Java Edition 1.14.3 article, displayed as Java Edition 1.14.3) was released for Windows."}
October 10, 2019					A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.12.0 was released for Mobile and Windows. {"type": "china", "version": "October 10, 2019", "content": "A version based on (link to Bedrock Edition 1.12.0 article, displayed as Bedrock Edition 1.12.0) was released for Mobile and Windows."}
November 12, 2019					Registered users for China Edition on all platforms reached over 300 million. {"type": "china", "version": "November 12, 2019", "content": "Registered users for ''China Edition'' on all platforms reached over 300 million."}
January 16, 2020					A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.13.0 was released for Mobile and Windows. {"type": "china", "version": "January 16, 2020", "content": "A version based on (link to Bedrock Edition 1.13.0 article, displayed as Bedrock Edition 1.13.0) was released for Mobile and Windows."}
April 13, 2020					Minecraft server Hypixel announced that a China-exclusive server was to close. {"type": "china", "version": "April 13, 2020", "content": "Minecraft server (link to wikipedia:Hypixel article, displayed as Hypixel) announced that a China-exclusive server was to close."}
June 30, 2020					NetEase closed the China-exclusive Hypixel server. {"type": "china", "version": "June 30, 2020", "content": "NetEase closed the China-exclusive Hypixel server."}
July 16, 2020					A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.14.30 was released for Mobile and Windows. {"type": "china", "version": "July 16, 2020", "content": "A version based on (link to Bedrock Edition 1.14.30 article, displayed as Bedrock Edition 1.14.30) was released for Mobile and Windows."}
August 4, 2020					A version based on Java Edition 1.15.2 was released for Windows. {"type": "china", "version": "August 4, 2020", "content": "A version based on (link to Java Edition 1.15.2 article, displayed as Java Edition 1.15.2) was released for Windows."}
November 21, 2020					Registered users for China Edition on all platforms reached over 400 million. {"type": "china", "version": "November 21, 2020", "content": "Registered users for ''China Edition'' on all platforms reached over 400 million."}
January 28, 2021					A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.16.10 was released for Mobile and Windows. {"type": "china", "version": "January 28, 2021", "content": "A version based on (link to Bedrock Edition 1.16.10 article, displayed as Bedrock Edition 1.16.10) was released for Mobile and Windows."}
March 16, 2021					A version based on Java Edition 1.16 was released for Windows. {"type": "china", "version": "March 16, 2021", "content": "A version based on (link to Java Edition 1.16 article, displayed as Java Edition 1.16) was released for Windows."}
June 30, 2021					A version based on Java Edition 1.16.4 was released for Windows. {"type": "china", "version": "June 30, 2021", "content": "A version based on (link to Java Edition 1.16.4 article, displayed as Java Edition 1.16.4) was released for Windows."}
June 30, 2021					A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.16.201 was released for Mobile and Windows. {"type": "china", "version": "June 30, 2021", "content": "A version based on (link to Bedrock Edition 1.16.201 article, displayed as Bedrock Edition 1.16.201) was released for Mobile and Windows."}
July 6, 2021					A version based on Minecraft RTX was released for Windows. {"type": "china", "version": "July 6, 2021", "content": "A version based on (link to Minecraft RTX article, displayed as Minecraft RTX) was released for Windows."}
January 21, 2022					A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.17.2 was released for Mobile and Windows. {"type": "china", "version": "January 21, 2022", "content": "A version based on (link to Bedrock Edition 1.17.2 article, displayed as Bedrock Edition 1.17.2) was released for Mobile and Windows."}
May 10, 2022					A version based on Java Edition 1.18.1 was released for Windows. {"type": "china", "version": "May 10, 2022", "content": "A version based on (link to Java Edition 1.18.1 article, displayed as Java Edition 1.18.1) was released for Windows."}
May 20, 2022					Registered users for China Edition on all platforms reached over 500 million. {"type": "china", "version": "May 20, 2022", "content": "Registered users for ''China Edition'' on all platforms reached over 500 million."}
August 26, 2022					A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.18.0 was released for Mobile and Windows. {"type": "china", "version": "August 26, 2022", "content": "A version based on (link to Bedrock Edition 1.18.0 article, displayed as Bedrock Edition 1.18.0) was released for Mobile and Windows."}
October, 2022					Registered users for China Edition on all platforms reached over 600 million. {"type": "china", "version": "October, 2022", "content": "Registered users for ''China Edition'' on all platforms reached over 600 million."}
January 6, 2023					A version based on Bedrock Edition 1.18.30 was released for Mobile and Windows. {"type": "china", "version": "January 6, 2023", "content": "A version based on (link to Bedrock Edition 1.18.30 article, displayed as Bedrock Edition 1.18.30) was released for Mobile and Windows."}

Gallery

Minecraft: China Edition logo
Minecraft: China Edition Windows app icon
Minecraft: China Edition mobile app icon
The pop-up which is displayed when user's IP address is located in mainland China visits minecraft.net.
An in-game screenshot of China Edition on a mobile device.
Expand the screenshot of the third button at the top of in mobile game.
Windows launcher GUI
Mobile launcher GUI for Daytime.
Mobile launcher GUI for Night.
Official artwork showing Steve and Alex variants from China Edition's website.
A Cyclops Giant from China Edition Apocalyptic Game mode.
Aquatic mobs and a villager variant from China Edition.
Some bosses from China Edition Apocalyptic Game mode, along with a few other mobs.
Two mobs from China Edition Apocalyptic Game mode.