China Edition

Minecraft: China Edition is a localized edition of for , developed by Mojang Studios and . China Edition has 600 million players as of October 2022.
== Gameplay ==
== Features ==
* Free to download and play
* Chinese citizen ID required to play
* This version is locked down more strictly
* This version will attempt to verify the copy and its location to prevent foreign users
* Interface locked to Simplified Chinese without ability to change language
* Cloud storage
* 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
* 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
** 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 will be shut down after the storage space is full
** Can install mods in rental mod service (Bukkit core)
* 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 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 emeralds or diamonds as currency instead of "Minecoins" or "Tokens"
*** Will not conflict or affect in-game items
** One-click patching
* No achievements on Bedrock Edition
* Virtual joystick support (with eight directions)
* New UI 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).
* "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.https://web.archive.org/web/20210329080012/https://www.hotbak.net/key/%E6%88%91%E7%9A%84%E4%B8%96%E7%95%8C%E5%A4%A9%E5%90%AF%E4%B9%8B%E5%A2%83%E7%BB%88%E4%B8%8E%E5%A7%8BBOSS%E5%9C%A8%E5%93%AA%E5%A4%A9%E5%90%AF%E4%B9%8B%E5%A2%83%E7%BB%88%E4%B8%8E%E5%A7%8B%E6%80%8E%E4%B9%88%E7%8E%A9.html 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).https://web.archive.org/web/20210329091746/https://mc.163.com/news/media/20210213/29178_932212.htmlhttps://mc.163.com/news/20210128/29175_929516.html
* NPC
** 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
** 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 will have these features
**** In the hotbar will look 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.
* 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, 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 	165 (29.99) 	Free
Download 	minecraft.net and Microsoft Store 	mc.163.com
Account 	Legacy Minecraft, Mojang, or 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:
* 4621632218832071536@3@0
* 4625678897404525717@3@0
* 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
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 websiteChina Edition download page and the Apple App Store.
 	 	 	& 	
Minimum version 	Windows XP SP3 	 	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 (1st-4thgen and iPad mini 1stgen)
* iPod touch (6th 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 ==
== Gallery ==
File:China Edition.png|Minecraft: China Edition logo
File:Mccn-icon.png|Minecraft: China Edition Windows app icon
File:Mccn-mobile-icon.png|Minecraft: China Edition mobile app icon
File:Website Popup.jpg|The pop-up which is displayed when user's IP address is located in mainland China visits minecraft.net.
File:ChinaVersionScreenshot.png|An in-game screenshot of China Edition on a mobile device.
File:ChinaVersionScreenshotThirdButton.png|Expand the screenshot of the third button at the top of in mobile game.
File:Mccn-launcher-screenshot.png|Windows launcher GUI
File:Mccn-mobile-launcher-screenshot.jpg|Mobile launcher GUI for Daytime.
File:Mccn-mobile-launcher-screenshot (night).jpg|Mobile launcher GUI for Night.
File:China Edition Background.png|Official artwork showing Steve and Alex variants from China Edition's website.
File:One eyed giant.png|A One-eyed Giant from China Edition Apocalyptic Game mode.
File:Aquatic china mobs.jpg|Aquatic mobs and a villager variant from China Edition.
File:China bosses.jpg|Some bosses from China Edition Apocalyptic Game mode, along with a few other mobs.
File:Chaos mob.png|Two mobs from China Edition Apocalyptic Game mode.
== Notes ==
== References ==
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