Was Bedrock or Java First?

The original version of Minecraft, purchasable through the Minecraft website, is dubbed the Java Edition. The version of Minecraft that you can grab on consoles, mobile devices, and through the Microsoft Store, is referred to as the Bedrock Edition.

Is Java older than bedrock?

The two most popular, if not the only versions of Minecraft, Java and Bedrock. Java being around 8 years old, and Bedrock being about the same age as Java.

Was Java or bedrock released first?

Minecraft Java Edition is the original standalone PC version and is usually the first to get updated. Bedrock is the newer version made for Windows 10, consoles, and mobile devices, and the most crucial difference is that this version isn't open to modding, but does support crossplay.