ARC is a new survival SMP that is opening soon and it is built for people who want PvP but still want it to feel fair.
PvP is enabled and crystal PvP is turned off. Elytra flying is not allowed during PvP so fights stay on the ground. There is anti cheat protection too.
It also has homes and a teleport system plus a world border system. Voice chat is supported and you can join on both Java and Bedrock. The server uses performance optimized plugins and it is aiming for a competitive but fun community where skill and strategy matter.
ARC SMP Survival PvP Launching Soon

GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP18+ Semi Vanilla SMP Hard Survival

I found a newer Java SMP that is looking for active players who want to stick around. It is adults only and you need to be 18 plus.
It is semi vanilla survival on hard difficulty and it runs on Java 1.21.11. Achievements are enabled and one player sleep is turned on.
The rules are simple and it is meant to stay chill. No griefing no stealing no cheating and no PvP unless both players agree.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPOnyxSMP Fresh Map Community Survival
Builder friendly worldno old mega basesNo pay advantagesperformance tuned survivalsimple server layout
OnyxSMP is a survival server for 1.20.x that is about starting fresh with everybody on the same level. It is launching as soon as the community gives the go ahead so the start feels like an event.
The vibe is simple and focused. No big complicated hub stuff and no game breaking pay to win ranks. It is built for solid performance with high render distance and minimal lag so building and redstone feels smooth.
It is also community driven and they say they actually listen. A lot of the server choices came from votes and suggestions. If you like building redstone or a little civil chaos you will probably fit in.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPWitcher Style Lore Survival Server
competitive combat rolesconsequence based worldethical player culturenether dungeon runssocial gameplay required
This server feels like it is trying to be a Witcher style adventure but in Minecraft. The owner spent about 2.5 months making lore and there is an ongoing book with 7 chapters that are around 2000 words each.
It is the owners first server and it starts on 11 or 12 Feb. The server has both pvp and non pvp roles and both matter. Builders seem a little more important but fighters can build too.
Community is a big deal here and players are expected to interact. Your choices can change the world lore in real ways and it is not just a tiny line of text. There are NPCs too and if you ignore the lore you can accidentally make one angry.
The age limit is 15 plus and the rules and etiquette are taken seriously. The server uses minimal plugins and leans more on hard work and custom ideas. You can play casual or you can grind and try to beat the nether dungeon.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP
