Dead Horizon is a semi anarchy SMP where survival is actually hard and every decision can matter a lot. The world has a 10k by 10k border so you will run into other players pretty often and hiding forever is not really an option.
The server is built around conflict and high stakes gameplay with teams pvp and raiding all allowed. There are not a bunch of weird gimmicks or tons of rules. Hacking is not allowed and totems are not allowed so fights feel really intense since you cannot just pop a totem and be fine.
The server runs Java and Bedrock cross play and supports versions from 1.9 up to 1.21.11 with a native version of 1.21.8 so a lot of players can join easily. There is proximity voice chat so talking to people nearby feels natural and makes encounters way more scary or funny.
Each season has a new gameplay twist and Season 3 is a fresh start with a new world and new dynamics. There are only five maces in the whole season so special items stay rare. Old players and their reputations still matter so if someone was dangerous before you will probably remember their name.
Dead Horizon is public and you can choose to build quietly form a team or hunt for fights. The style is simple. Survive. Fight. Raid. Try not to lose everything when someone finds your base.
