Which countries have banned Minecraft?
Minecraft is a game that people of all ages can enjoy. The game is easy enough to keep beginners engaged, but at the same time, it can get challenging enough to make even the most seasoned player sweat. The game offers a world that allows players to make anything they want. However, this game is banned in some countries.
In this article, we will share the names of all the countries that have either banned Minecraft or have been banned by Microsoft, the parent company of the game. We will also explain the state of the ban and whether the ban will ever be lifted. The countries where Minecraft cannot be accessed are Russia, Iran, China and North Korea. But the reason for the ban is different in different countries.
Countries where Minecraft is banned
Bans on different forms of media such as novels, movies and games can be permanent or temporary. Vietnam had banned the game but it is now accessible. So keep in mind that the countries mentioned here may or may not lift the ban in the future.
Things are never too simple when it comes to banning media, and the same applies to the video games. Here are some caveats that one should know about the ban.
In China, there is a specific version of Minecraft for the locale. All other versions of the game have been banned and cannot be bought or played, even through a VPN service. So this cannot be strictly called a ban, but since one cannot access the original game, it is akin to one.
The blocky game is also not available in Russia. But this does not mean one cannot play the game there. If someone already owns a copy of the game, they can easily access all the features as of now. Perhaps Mojang Studios might restrict access later or lift the ban, but nothing can be said for certain.
Iran was also recently added to the list and it was a bit of a surprise for many players there when they found they could not access many features of the game. Currently, Minecraft is still banned in Iran and there is no say on when the ban will be lifted.