To get to Survival Mode, you just need to create a new world and select the right option - easy peasy! Once you're in, you'll have to gather resources, craft tools, and build shelter to make it through the night. It's a core loop that's super engaging and can be really relaxing, but also chaotic when monsters come out to play.
As you start playing, you'll notice that the game's world is made up of blocks that you can mine for resources like wood, stone, and minerals. You'll have to craft tools and items to help you survive, like a pickaxe to mine deeper or a sword to fight off monsters. And, let me tell you, it's super satisfying to craft something new and useful!