Minecraft: China Version

Minecraft: China Version

Author(s)	Mojang AB Microsoft Studios NetEase
Platform(s)
Written in	?
Latest version	PC: 1.0.5.37571 Android: 1.2.2.37760 (with Bedrock Edition 1.2.13) iOS: 1.2.2.37760 (with Bedrock Edition 1.2.15)
Released	PC: August 8, 2017 Android: October 12, 2017 iOS: September 5, 2017
Rating(s)	Online not rated Apple：4+
Size	PC: 242 MB (game not included) Android: 249 MB iOS: 326.8 MB
License	?
Source available	No
Links	Site Forum

Minecraft: China Version is a Minecraft Chinese localized edition developed by NetEase and Mojang AB.

Gameplay

Main articles: Java Edition § Gameplay and Bedrock Edition § Gameplay

Features

• Free game downloads
• Cloud storage
• Friends system
• "Patch" system, similar to Marketplace
  • Including API, resource packs, skins and mods
  • Made by from community creators, some are free
  • Currencies are "Emeralds" and "Diamonds" rather than "Minecraft Coins"
    • Don't conflict or affect with in-game items
  • One-touch apply
• No Achievements^{[Bedrock Edition only]}
• Virtual Controller^{[Bedrock Edition only]}
• New UI^{[Bedrock Edition only]} and Pause Menu

Comparison

The following table shows the differences between Java Edition and China Version:

Feature	Java Edition	China Version
Price	CN¥165	Free
Download	minecraft.net	mc.163.com
Account	Mojang account	NetEase account
Change skin	Launcher/Website	Launcher
Launching	In launcher	In launcher
World settings	In-game	In launcher
Data Connection	Optional	Optional
Switching levels	In-game	In launcher
Notes	Uses a .jar file per version	Uses a .jar file per save

The following table shows the differences between Bedrock Edition and China Version:

Feature	Bedrock Edition	China Version
Price	¥45	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

Minimum Requirements

	Android	iOS
Resolution	800x600	1024x768
GPU	Adreno 225
CPU	1.2 GHz (dual core)	A5 Chip
RAM	1 GB	512 MB
Data Connection	Required	Required
Compatible devices		iOS 8.0+

	PC
OS	At least Windows XP Service Pack 3
GPU	GeForce GT 240 or ATI Radeon HD 5550
CPU	1.4 GHz
RAM	4GB
Storage	4GB
Data Connection	Required

History

Official release
April 7, 2017					The Minecraft: China Version 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 20, 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 test started with unrestricted users being allowed to join.
September 15, 2017					Pocket Edition is now available in App Store.
October 12, 2017					public beta test of China Version on Android started.
October 19, 2017					Users of China Version on Android beyond 14 million.

Gallery

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  The pop-up which is displayed when users in Chinese mainland visiting minecraft.net.

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  Icon for Minecraft: China Version.

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  Icon for Minecraft: China Version mobile.

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  An in-game screenshot of Minecraft: China Version at mobile platform.