How to Play Lord of Mysteries Without a Chinese Phone Number
The China Open Beta went live on August 21, 2026, but there is no confirmed global release or official English client yet. Here is the community-tested path to download the CN client, log in via Bilibili, pass real-name verification, and apply the English patch on PC.
China Open Beta liveNo global release dateCommunity English patch available
The core situation
No official English client exists yet
Global is confirmed as coming eventually, but no date has been announced. The only way to play right now is the Chinese client. The biggest friction points are account registration without a +86 phone number and real-name identity verification. The community has working workarounds for both, covered step by step below.
Step 1
Create a Bilibili account
This is the most commonly reported method that works without a Chinese phone number. The Bilibili login option inside the game client accepts Bilibili accounts created with non-CN phone numbers.
1Download the Bilibili app on your phone (iOS App Store or Android APK). You need the app to register.
2Register with your own country's phone number. Select your country code instead of +86 during signup. Do not use Facebook or Gmail login options for this flow.
3Verify the account via SMS to your phone number. Complete any basic profile setup the app asks for.
4Keep your Bilibili username and password ready. You will use these to log in inside the game client.
Step 2
Download the client
PC / Android
Bilibili game page or official CN site
Use the Bilibili game page or the official CN launcher links shared in community posts. The installed size is large, around 80 GB with additional downloads.
Install, launch, and choose the Bilibili login option in the client. Sign in with the account from Step 1.
iOS
China-region App Store required
iOS is harder. It typically requires a China-region App Store account and often a CN phone number. The Bilibili flow does not work the same way on iOS.
If you are on iOS and cannot create a CN App Store account, most community posts recommend waiting for global or using a PC instead.
Download only from the official Bilibili game page or the official CN site. Avoid unofficial APKs or third-party download mirrors. Multiple community threads warn these can be modified or carry malware.
Step 3
Handle real-name identity verification
After Bilibili login, many players still hit a Chinese identity check. This is the single biggest blocker for non-CN players. Community reports vary on what works.
1Check if your Bilibili login clears verification. Some players report that Bilibili account login alone is enough to enter the game without an additional ID step. Try logging in first before attempting anything else.
2If an ID check appears, community Discords share workaround methods. Some players report success with shared IDs circulating in community channels. Others report failures or warn of future account problems.
3Do not use someone else's real identity documents. This is repeatedly flagged as risky in community discussions. Account bans, data issues, and legal concerns are all cited.
4If you cannot clear verification cleanly, wait for global. Many players conclude this step is not worth the risk and are holding out for the global release.
Step 4
Apply the community English patch (PC)
An open-source English patch for the CN PC client exists on GitHub (quirinklr/Lord-Of-Mysteries-Translation). It translates UI and dialogue with a simple Windows installer, backup, verification, and uninstall option.
1Close the game and launcher completely before running the patcher. The patcher needs the game files to be unlocked.
2Download the patcher from the GitHub releases page. Run it with admin rights if prompted. The installer creates a backup of original files before patching.
3Launch the game and verify the patch is applied. UI menus and dialogue should now display in English. Some residual Chinese text may remain in less-translated areas.
4Re-apply the patch after game updates. Updates can overwrite patched files. The patcher includes a verification tool to check patch status.
The patch is community-maintained and unofficial. Translation is incomplete in places. Mobile versions do not have the same patch support. Community moderators flag unofficial patches as use at your own risk.
Step 5
Optional helpers for stability
1VPN with Hong Kong or China nodes can help with download speed and connection stability depending on your region.
2Real-time screen translation apps (Google Translate, etc.) can help with unpatched Chinese text on mobile or areas the patch does not cover.
3Join community Discords for troubleshooting, patch update notifications, and shared verification methods.
Video walkthroughs
Watch the access steps demonstrated
How to access Lord of Mysteries without a CN phone number (Android/PC)
Bilibili download and login tutorial
Key decisions
How players resolve common dilemmas
Play CN now or wait for global?
If you want to experience it immediately and accept Chinese text plus potential account risk, use the Bilibili and patch route. Many players are waiting because the process is long, the language barrier is real, or they fear bans.
PC or mobile?
PC has the working English patches. Mobile is mostly Bilibili download with Chinese only and no reliable patch support. If you want English text, PC is the practical choice.
Use shared Chinese IDs or not?
Heavily debated. Some succeed, others warn of future problems. Community mods explicitly flag unofficial methods as at your own risk. The safest path is waiting for global if you cannot verify cleanly.
Is the English patch permanent?
No. Game updates can break the patch. The patcher includes backup and verification tools. Re-apply after updates. Residual Chinese text remains in untranslated areas.
Common pitfalls
Mistakes to avoid
XUsing the normal CN download and expecting non-CN phone login to work. It usually does not. Use the Bilibili login flow instead.
XUsing Facebook or Gmail for Bilibili registration. Register with your phone number and country code instead. Third-party login options do not work the same way for game access.
XInstalling the English patch while the game or launcher is running. Close everything first. The patcher needs file access.
XAssuming the patch is complete or permanent. Updates break it. Residual Chinese remains. Re-apply after patches.
XBuying accounts, renting numbers, or using unofficial APKs. Repeatedly warned against in community threads. High risk of scams, bans, or malware.
XExpecting iOS to follow the same Bilibili flow as PC and Android. iOS needs a China-region App Store and often a CN phone number. Plan accordingly.