Minecraft is a popular game worldwide. The stats say that about 141 million people actively play it every month. While the game is definitely a juicy revenue generator for its creators, today, we will try to figure out how it influences the personal lives of players. Our partners and the owners of a popular dating site for Asians collected some interesting ideas about how Minecraft affects personal relationships in Asia. But first, let’s check how many people actually like the game in Asia. How many of us are there?
How many people play Minecraft in Asia?
It’s hard to provide stats on the exact number of Minecraft users in Asia. The game is very popular in the region, however, most countries don’t collect and don’t share the data about users.
The data from Newzoo showed that the Asia-Pacific region constituted the largest market for PC games in 2020. More than 40% of all PC games revenue was generated there. Minecraft is definitely one of the biggest contributors to it.
If we consider the copies sold, over 400 million copies were sold in China alone in 2020, while the rest of the world counted 200 million copies. Most Minecraft hours played are also recorded in China. In general, a player spends around 5 hours a day in the game.
Who is the average Minecraft player?
According to stats, the best portrait of a Minecraft player is a 24-year-old male. Though the game was meant for kids, it appears interesting for older generations as well. What about gender? Among all the users, 54% are male, and 32% are female.
Is playing Minecraft considered childish?
While some people say that playing games is only for kids and condemn this activity if the player is an adult. However, gamers say that Minecraft gives a lot of freedom and hence contributes to the development of your creativity and problem-solving skills. Players can build whatever they imagine, so the only limit possible is their laziness and lack of time. In addition, the game encourages collaboration, and this way it can help you fight loneliness and even find new friends online. Users also have to learn some basic programming and improve their analytical skills if they want to play. So Minecraft can hardly be considered a stupid time-killer, it’s more a virtual hobby.
Is it possible to date in Minecraft?
As Minecraft can be played as a multiplayer game, there is nothing that can prevent you from finding first a friend and then a partner. There are many user stories on Quora and Reddit about people who meet in Minecraft and then start to chat online, play other games together and eventually start to date in real life. Some people met in Minecraft while being teenagers and then date in reality when they get older.
Does Minecraft allow you some romance?
Actually, the game even gives you a way to express romantic feelings. You can give another user a rose, build a big heart, eat, and even watch a sunset together. If both of you like playing and want to add some romance, why not?
What is dangerous about Minecraft dating?
The first and the most obvious thing is fraud. Minecraft players hide behind box-like figures and you can never know who this person really is. Very often boys pick female characters to make fun of other boys, or, which is worse, your Minecraft lover may appear to be a 60-year-old guy. Before you share your real location or phone number, make sure that this person is sane and is not playing another role. Ask for an Instagram or Twitter profile and check the pictures. It really might be that this user is far older.
What to do if an older user is still chasing you, though they know that you are a teenager? First, don’t be shy and contact the server owner and the support team. And tell the person that you want to stop talking and that you have already connected the support team to help you. Usually, it works. In the worst case, you will have to change the server. But remember, never share your real personal data with other users unless you know for sure who is behind the other side of the screen.
Stay tuned for the next post! We will share some ideas about how to balance your love for Minecraft with a real-world relationship.