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[2]
- 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
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Uses a .jar file per save
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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
| release | |||||
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| 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
The pop-up which is displayed when users in Chinese mainland visiting minecraft.net.
Icon for Minecraft: China Version.
Icon for Minecraft: China Version mobile.
An in-game screenshot of Minecraft: China Version at mobile platform.
References
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