I found a server called CSMP that is getting ready to launch season 3. They are switching up the theme this season and they even moved to a new discord server to match the new direction.
This is an SMP you can join if you want to be part of the new season start. There is a full mod list you have to check before you play so you know what you need.
CSMP Season 3 Needs Fresh Players

GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPStone-Only Semi-Anarchy Factions

Stone Box is a semi anarchy factions server where the whole world is basically stone. There is no overworld so you are stuck living in the box and everything you do comes from base game knowledge plus special gens that are hidden around the map.
You can make or join a team then build a weird base or raid someone else. Politics is a real thing here too and some players treat it like their own story even though it is not a roleplay server. The server is over five years old and there is lore hidden in the world and in archives.
Structures can generate inside the stone and people fight over them because they are big hotspots. Season 4 just started so it is early and most players are setting up teams and bases.
There are lots of weekly events like spleef hunger games and ctf. There are also build contests video stuff and even in game political events like meet ups or player weddings.
It is free to play on every platform. The combat is java style and it is integrated for bedrock users. The only real non vanilla thing mentioned is a team home command with a thirty minute cooldown and a two day wait after switching teams before you can use it.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPDingSMP Season 2 Winter Lifesteal Wars

DingSMP Season 2 is a winter themed survival server built around lifesteal PvP. When you kill someone you steal a heart and it turns every fight into a big deal. The world is meant to feel harsh and players are trying to take over fast.
Raiding is wide open here. If you find a base you can raid it burn it loot it and even grief it. There is also a combat log plugin so if someone tries to leave during a fight they still drop their loot.
It starts with a balanced newbie protection so you get a little time to gear up before the hunting gets crazy. The world border is 5000 by 5000 so you run into people a lot.
The server supports Java and Bedrock. Versions listed are 1.20.x to 1.21+. The Nether unlocks Feb 13th and The End unlocks Feb 20th.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPHeadrest SMP Season 2 Lore Wars

I found Headrest SMP and it is a Paper server that is starting Season 2 today. It runs on 1.20.10 and it has a bunch of quality of life stuff like Terralith and other structure plugins.
The vibe is roleplay with lore and factions. People build together and also fight other groups when drama starts. PvP is there but it is more like a side thing and not the whole point.
There is a safe zone at spawn where players can build shops and hang out. They also use a simple voice chat mod so talking feels more real.
They have plugins for stuff like no elytra during combat and combatlog and a sit command. The server also says it has a dedicated machine with 20GB of ram and a 5800x3d CPU to help keep lag down.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPPokeBalta Pixelmon New Season With Warzone And Dungeons

Join the PokeBalta family for a brand new season on Version 1.16.5 with the latest Pixelmon. The server features a custom exclusive datapack and a special WARZONE add on to keep battles exciting. Enjoy fun activities, server exclusive costumes, challenging dungeons and more as you explore this magical adventure. A new season full of exciting innovations is waiting for you and your friends. Follow the community on social media and forums to stay up to date and not miss any events this season. Collect unique memories together with the returning and new players of PokeBalta.
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