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Hide world seed option for Minecraft Bedrock Edition

As we all know, Minecraft Bedrock Edition world seed is always shown in Game/world settings, so this would make everyone able to "cheat", such as using seed finder, biome finder. This obviously will give advantage to them.

My suggestion is, create a toggle in the world settings that switch the world seed visible to everyone or Operator only.

This option will make playing together more fun and safe.

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    Please fix this. So much more fun when people can’t use exploits like chunk base

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    Please fix it, tired of cheaters

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    It's a bit of a drag to have to worry about friends or other users in the same world use this as an easy exploit to find certain resources and landmarks easily. At least add an option to hide it or have it so the host can only have it visible to them in the menu  

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    Should only be Visible to Operators.

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    Please fix this issue minecraft

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    Please fix this issue. People just use the seed online to find any structures and ores. It's cheating. Only OP should see it

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    This would be an awesome option to put everyone on the same page on a server, and will probably make it more enjoyable for people who do cheat, as it stops you getting maxed out too quickly and make the game a bit more challenging and makes finding structures far more exciting and rewarding.

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    My Friends exploit with a seed map, i would like the option to hide this in the settings.  Makes it frustrating.

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    the world seed is currently accessible in ways that allow players regardless of permission level to view or copy it. While this may be useful in creative or single-player contexts, it creates significant issues in multiplayer environments. The ability to obtain the seed undermines core gameplay elements such as exploration, discovery, and fairness. With access to the seed, players can use external tools to locate structures, rare biomes, and resources instantly bypassing the intended survival experience.

    Why This Matters:
    - Preserves Fairness: Prevents players from gaining unfair advantages using seed-based tools.
    - Protects Exploration: Keeps the sense of mystery and adventure intact.
    - Aligns with Survival Design: Encourages organic progression rather than external optimization.

    Solution:
    Introduce a toggle setting in world options:

    “Allow Seed Visibility” (On/Off)

    - When Off:
    - The world seed is completely hidden from non-operator players.
    - The seed cannot be copied from the UI.
    - Commands or interfaces that expose the seed are restricted.
    - When On:
    - Behavior remains as it currently is.

    Additional Enhancements
    - Permission-Based Access: Only operators/admins can view or copy the seed.
    - Warning Prompt: Display a notice when enabling seed visibility in multiplayer worlds.
    - Default Behavior: Automatically disabled for multiplayer worlds.