# Minecraft China Edition: Key Differences and Variants Canonical: https://guides.gaialegends.pro/posts/minecraft-china-edition-differences-variants Published: 2026-09-17 Updated: 2026-09-17 Version scope: Not established > Minecraft China Edition (我的世界) is a localization of Java and Bedrock for mainland China, developed by Mojang, Xbox Game Studios, and NetEase. It has 800 million registered accounts as of April 2025. Variants include Mobile Edition (Bedrock) and Desktop Edition (both Java and Bedrock). Mobile Edition features a launcher with social features, a built-in browser, and network detection. The update cycle includes 5 major updates per year with anniversary and gratitude seasons. China Edition runs on official Netease servers and third-party servers (Android only). Minecraft China Edition (我的世界) is a localization of Java and Bedrock for mainland China, developed by Mojang, Xbox Game Studios, and NetEase. It has 800 million registered accounts as of April 2025. Variants include Mobile Edition (Bedrock) and Desktop Edition (both Java and Bedrock). Mobile Edition features a launcher with social features, a built-in browser, and network detection. The update cycle includes 5 major updates per year with anniversary and gratitude seasons. China Edition runs on official Netease servers and third-party servers (Android only). ## Key Takeaways | Point | Details | | --- | --- | | Minecraft China Edition is | Minecraft China Edition is a separate localization of Java and Bedrock for mainland China, developed by NetEase alongside Mojang and Xbox Game Studios. | | It boasts over 800 | It boasts over 800 million registered accounts as of April 2025, making it one of the largest Minecraft player bases. | | The Mobile Edition is | The Mobile Edition is a modified Bedrock variant with a custom launcher that adds social features, a community forum, homeland, and resource center. | | Desktop Edition offers both | Desktop Edition offers both Java and Bedrock variants, similar to the global versions but with NetEase integration. | | China Edition has a | China Edition has a unique update schedule with 5 major updates per year, including anniversary and gratitude season updates. | | Third-party servers are only | Third-party servers are only available on Android devices, while official servers are accessible on all supported platforms. | ## What Is Minecraft China Edition? Minecraft China Edition (Simplified Chinese: 我的世界; "My World") is the official localization of Minecraft for mainland China. It is developed by Mojang Studios, Xbox Game Studios, and NetEase. Unlike the global versions, China Edition is distributed and operated by NetEase, with its own launcher, servers, and update schedule. > Minecraft: China Edition (Simplified Chinese: 我的世界; "My World"; Pinyin: wǒ de shìjiè; Bopomofo: ㄨㄛˇ ˙ㄉㄜ ㄕˋ ㄐㄧㄝˋ) refers to localizations of Java Edition and Bedrock Edition for the mainland of China, developed by Mojang Studios, Xbox Game Studios and NetEase. ## Variants at a Glance China Edition includes multiple different variants. The Mobile Edition is based on Bedrock Edition, while the Desktop Edition offers both Bedrock and Java Edition variants. This means players on PC can choose which engine to run, similar to the global launcher. > The Mobile Edition is available as a variant of Bedrock Edition, and the Desktop Edition has both Bedrock Edition and Java Edition variants. ## Mobile Edition Features ![Minecraft China Edition: Key Differences and Variants supporting Minecraft scene 1](/images/posts/minecraft-china-edition-differences-variants-inline-1.webp) The Mobile Edition is designed for mobile devices and offers a modified version of Bedrock Edition. It features a custom launcher that hides the vanilla main menu and directly opens a world. In addition to launching the game, the launcher provides functions such as group social, community forum, homeland, and resource center. It also has a built-in browser for announcements and news, some of which are visible only in-game. > The Mobile Edition is designed for mobile devices and offers a modified version of Bedrock Edition. > In addition to launching the game, the Mobile Edition also features functions such as group social, community forum, homeland, and resource center. Supported platforms include Android, iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. The macOS version runs as a "designed for iPad" compatible app. China Edition is run both on official NetEase servers and third-party servers; third-party servers are only available on Android devices. ## Desktop Edition: Java and Bedrock Desktop Edition includes both Java and Bedrock variants, mirroring the global version split. Parity issues between editions remain the same as their non-China equivalents. Players can log in via the NetEase launcher and access a curated marketplace and server list. ## Update Cycle and Schedule Since its release, the mobile version has undergone 5 major updates per year, typically in January, April, June (or July), September, and November. The September and November updates are anniversary celebration and gratitude season respectively. April has a fixed secondary update without a specific theme, along with weekly hotfixes. The Bedrock Edition version is usually updated to the next stable version annually. > Since the release of China Edition, the mobile game version has undergone 5 major updates per year, usually in January, April, June (or July), September, and November. > During September and November, there are two main updates: anniversary celebration and gratitude season. ## Third-Party Servers and Community Official servers are available on all platforms, but third-party servers are limited to Android. The launcher includes network environment detection similar to vanilla Bedrock Edition, preventing login when using a network agent at the OS level. For players interested in server management, our guide on [Minecraft Server Archetypes](/posts/minecraft-server-archetypes-quick-reference-for-admins) can help you choose the right setup. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is Minecraft China Edition? Minecraft China Edition (我的世界) refers to localizations of Java Edition and Bedrock Edition for the mainland of China, developed by Mojang Studios, Xbox Game Studios and NetEase. ### How many registered accounts does China Edition have? China Edition has 800 million registered accounts as of April 2025, making it one of the largest Minecraft player bases worldwide. ### What platforms does the Mobile Edition of China Edition support? The Mobile Edition supports Android, iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. It runs as a 'designed for iPad' compatible app on macOS. ## Sources - Minecraft: China Edition (Simplified Chinese: 我的世界; "My World"; Pinyin: wǒ de shìjiè; Bopomofo: ㄨㄛˇ ˙ㄉㄜ ㄕˋ ㄐㄧㄝˋ) refers to localizations of Java Edition and Bedrock Edition for the mainland of China, developed by Mojang Studios, Xbox Game Studios and NetEase. — [China Edition](https://minecraft.wiki/w/China_Edition) - The Mobile Edition is available as a variant of Bedrock Edition, and the Desktop Edition has both Bedrock Edition and Java Edition variants. — [China Edition](https://minecraft.wiki/w/China_Edition) - The Mobile Edition is designed for mobile devices and offers a modified version of Bedrock Edition. — [China Edition](https://minecraft.wiki/w/China_Edition) - In addition to launching the game, the Mobile Edition also features functions such as group social, community forum, homeland, and resource center. — [China Edition](https://minecraft.wiki/w/China_Edition) - Since the release of China Edition, the mobile game version has undergone 5 major updates per year, usually in January, April, June (or July), September, and November. — [China Edition](https://minecraft.wiki/w/China_Edition) - During September and November, there are two main updates: anniversary celebration and gratitude season. — [China Edition](https://minecraft.wiki/w/China_Edition)