What you need to know Minecraft is currently creating a 'How We Make Minecraft' YouTube series that looks over specific parts of the game. The series is a humorous and educational introspective in what goes into making Minecraft as great as it is. How We Make Minecraft Episode 6: Survival is about the balance between surviving and having fun in Minecraft. It also marks the first episode of 'How We Make Minecraft' of 2021. The popular How We Make Minecraft series is back for its first episode of 2021 with How We Make Minecraft Episode 6: Survival. The latest entry in this comedic series takes a closer look at the fine line walked by Minecraft between survival and fun. Persistent deadlines, a decided lack of "hand-holding" for players, and endless freedom are all important factors in what makes Minecraft one of the best survival games around.