I found CherryCraft SMP and it is a brand new survival multiplayer server with a no rules style so players can do whatever they want.
There is world PVP all the time and it also has an arena if you want straight fights. It sounds like the kind of place where you build up then defend it or go hunt other players.
CherryCraft SMP NO RULES PVP MAYHEM

GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPEmber Sky Vanilla Survival Open Beta

Ember Sky Network is a survival server in open beta. It tries to stay as vanilla as possible but it still adds some extra stuff to make things more fun.
There is a warp area for players who want to pvp each other. Fishing is still normal Minecraft fishing but you can sometimes get better rewards.
You can use player auctions to trade with other players. There is also land claiming to help protect your builds. Tool skins and cosmetics are included too so you can look cooler while you play.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPMellowMeadow SMP Chill No Reset Survival

MellowMeadow SMP is a relaxing survival server where people build and survive together and the vibe is meant to stay friendly. It is run by a small queer team and they are looking for more players.
It uses VanillaTweaks so stuff like enderman creeper and ghast grief is turned off and multiplayer sleep is included too. There is also BlueMap so players can view the world map.
There is a creative plots world for building without restrictions and there is a whitelist to help stop trolls and griefers. The server also has a PVP arena and they say there are absolutely no resets.
Geyser is enabled so Bedrock players can join as well.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPEarn Your Freedom SMP Warzone Escape

This server makes you earn the world. You do not spawn free. You start trapped in a small walled safe zone with other players.
Inside the zone there is a trading post and an arena so you can practice PvP. When you are ready you try to escape through the warzone. It is a harsh open stretch and you have to cross it to reach the real world.
If you make it out alive then it turns into full vanilla Minecraft survival. You can build a base and help start a civilization. It is on Hard Mode but mob damage and bow accuracy are set to 60 percent so it stays tough but not unfair.
The world also has procedurally generated structures like cathedrals and castles and more get added over time. The server is hosted on US East. There are 20 OG roles for players who can survive 20 minutes in game without dying. The community is still new so it feels like you can be there at the start.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPNightfallCraft Modded Survival No Wipes

I found a modded survival server running NightfallCraft The Casket of Reveries. It is built around souls like combat plus adventure and quests so you can explore and progress for a long time.
This server is meant to be small and friendly. There are no wipes planned so you can settle in and build big without worrying. The world started on February 15 2026.
It stays close to pure survival with no extra plugins outside the modpack. You get one sethome. There are expanded chunk claims and a PvP arena. It also has daily backups and it runs 24 7 with 20 TPS. The server is hosted in Central Europe.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPChill Classic SMP No Extra Junk

I found a simple Minecraft SMP that is trying to feel like the old days. It keeps things clean with no spam and no annoying extra features and no required resource packs.
The community is active and they are looking for more people to hang out and play. There are constant events like parkour and spleef and PvP and PvE and pillars of fortune and build events.
It also has a player economy and a server economy plus jobs so you can grind and trade. You can set player warps and use claims so builds stay safe and griefing is not allowed. Anti xray and anti cheat are on. There is also a Bedrock port if you play that way.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPQuackedSMP Semi Vanilla Duck Mod SMP

QuackedSMP is a survival server that feels mostly vanilla but it also has a required custom mod that adds ducks plus new drops and recipes. The server is made by a solo dev who is building a custom SMP plugin while people play so you get to be part of the first wave testing it.
The gameplay has land claiming to help keep builds safe and it has RPG style stuff like MCMMO type leveling and abilities. There is PvE survival for normal play and there is also a separate PvP arena if you want fights.
They also built anti grief detection and a chat filter so the rules are strict about no griefing or stealing and no cussing and no advertising. Backups run every 4 hours so the world is meant to stay protected. The server runs on version 1.21.8 and it also has a live 3D map you can check outside the game.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPFair Prison Grind Needs Players

I found a Bedrock prison server that is built for a steady grind and it stays simple on purpose. It has 108 custom enchants and the core commands are easy like spawn wild and pvp.
The wild world is made for progression and newer players can find loot chests to help them start. Plots are unlimited but the price is what keeps it fair.
It is not pay to win and every rank can be earned in game. Ranks come from crates and you earn crates by mining and playing.
The economy is balanced for long term play and there are seasonal resets to keep things fair. The dev also says they are working on Factions and Bedwars next and they want feedback to help decide what gets built.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPLumenor SMP Crossplay Chaos or Chill

Lumenor SMP is a survival server that tries to fit both chill players and chaos players in the same place. It has a role system so some people can focus on peaceful stuff and others can go for PvP and griefing.
The server runs on the latest version 1.21.11 and it also lets 1.21.4 and up join using ViaVersion. It supports Java and Bedrock and it is cracked compatible too.
The world is a custom vanilla style world with custom biomes and huge structures like ancient temples. There is a lot to explore and you can find good rewards.
There is an arena for PvP where you can fight without losing your items since keep inventory is only on in the arena. It also has a trading shop style area where players put items up and trade with others like villager trades. The server also has trim buffs and a strong anti cheat and a community that helps even when staff is not online.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPTimeNetwork Skyblock Reborn Plus SMP Beta

TimeNetwork is a Minecraft network that is trying to be a long term place to play so you do not grind for weeks and then lose everything when a server disappears.
It has a hub server that connects the game modes so moving around feels smoother.
Their Skyblock got re released after a big migration and revamp. Farming is a huge part of progress now with a custom crops system and a grow a garden style setup. You can pick OneBlock islands or classic Skyblock islands. There are zodiac ranks you can buy with in game money. Crates were redone to feel more fair. There is also a pvp warp and custom furniture you can buy in the shop.
Survival SMP is also live in beta so players can join early and give feedback while updates keep coming.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP
