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{{History||April 7, 2017|link=https://mc.163.com/news/20180619/29175_682546.html|''Minecraft China'' was announced in Water Cube, Beijing. Delegates of Mojang Studios, Microsoft and NetEase attended.}} |
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* 10:00, May 25, 2020: A "compensation site" will launch. |
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Minecraft China[a] is a localized edition of Java Edition for mainland China, developed by Mojang Studios 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, 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 (6GB, 6000MB in total)
- Maximum file size for server maps that can be backed up is 1GB, 1000MB
- 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
- 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 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 "Minecraft Coins"
- Will not conflict or affect in-game items
- One-click patching
- 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]
- "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.
- 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]
Interface
PC 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 or 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.
Comparison
- Differences between Java Edition and Minecraft China
Feature(s) | Java Edition | Minecraft China |
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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 |
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Price | CNY¥45 (US$7) | Free |
Download | Application Store | mc.163.com or Application Store |
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 | |
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Resolution | 800×600 | 1024×768 |
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 | |
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OS | Windows 7, Windows8, Windows8.1, Windows 10 |
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 |
Delta Connection | Required |
History
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April 7, 2017 | Minecraft China was announced in Water Cube, Beijing. Delegates of Mojang Studios, 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 27, 2018 | Registered users for Minecraft China on all platforms reached over 60 million. | ||||
March 14, 2018 | Developer Platform for Minecraft China was opened. | ||||
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. | ||||
April 14, 2020 | NetEase officially announced that Hypixel on Minecraft China will be closed due to contract issues:
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Trivia
- Five eighths of all Minecraft players are playing on Minecraft China (300 millions out of 480 millions players).
Gallery
The pop-up which is displayed when user's IP address is located in Mainland China visits minecraft.net.
Notes
- ↑ Simplified Chinese: 我的世界:中国版; Pinyin: wǒdeshìjiè zhōngguóbǎn; Respell: woah-de-shh-jay zhong-go-ban.
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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