I found a Minecraft server project that is really focused on using a custom launcher instead of public mod platforms or generic launchers.
The main point is making it easier for players to get in fast and making things feel more professional. The launcher setup is meant to give better control over updates and add integrated authentication.
It can also handle Java versions and check files so the game is ready before you join. It also connects players to news the shop and the community in one place.
Why Servers Are Ditching Public Launchers

GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPFresh Towny Factions SMP With McMMO

I found ArcticMC and it is a new SMP that started just a couple days ago. It feels chill and more relaxed than the loud chaos servers.
The main idea is Towny with factions so you can build a town claim land make friends and alliances or try to take territory for yourself. PvP matters here and they use an honor system that is explained in their Discord rules.
It also has McMMO skills so you level up as you play and unlock special abilities like the woodcutting one. There are custom items too and they even have furniture that is entity based so they plan a per chunk limit to help with lag.
The world uses Tectonic generation so the terrain looks realistic with big mountains and valleys and lots of cool places to build. The community is meant to be calm friendly and atmospheric so you can grind build or just vibe.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPOakenvale Medieval Survival SMP Launching Soon

I found OakenvaleSMP and it is a survival server with a medieval vibe and a vanilla style setup. It is all about building big projects and exploring while you progress in a tougher world.
Players can start towns and kingdoms and build castles then make alliances or compete with other groups. It has a player driven economy so trading and running a town actually matters.
There are QoL plugins plus custom biomes and expanded random structures so the world feels more interesting to travel through. There are claims and teams so your builds do not get wrecked or looted.
You can also get daily and hourly rewards and check them in game with the rewards command. It supports Java and Bedrock and it runs on version 1.21.10 and the server is located in England.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPKanzo MC Crossplay Survival With Economy

I found Kanzo MC and it is a chill survival server where you can build farm and explore without it feeling stressful.
It supports both Java and Bedrock so you can play with friends on PC console or mobile. It also supports cracked accounts so you can still join.
The server has homes and chest protection so your stuff can stay safe. There are player shops and trading plus towns jobs and an economy so you can grind and buy things with other players.
It runs on version 1.21.10 for Java and Bedrock.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPAdults Only Chill Bedrock Survival Realm

This is a Minecraft Bedrock Realm made for players who want a long term survival world that stays calm and friendly. It is mostly vanilla and it adds a few extra things that give more to do without changing the whole game.
There is a custom currency and NPC shops so you can buy and sell stuff. You can also get optional upgrades like extra hearts and movement speed. Players can run their own shops and protect them so only trusted people can use them.
You can build solo or team up and make towns and group bases. The realm does regular events like build competitions and casual PvP tournaments and they are always optional.
If you die a gravestone system helps keep your items safe. The rules are simple and strict about respect. No hacking no griefing no stealing and no unwanted PvP.
Most people are adults with busy schedules so there are no activity requirements. Discord is required so everyone can talk and see announcements.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPChill Towny SMP With Dynmap

I found a newer Towny survival server that started as a streaming world and now it is trying to grow into a bigger community.
The vibe is chill and griefing and stealing are not allowed. The world never resets so you can build towns and keep your progress.
It has ingame ranking with ingame money. There is Dynmap so you can see the world. You also get player warps and player shops plus a sell only server shop. It also has Jobs and MCMMO.
Most players are in Oceania and people are welcoming to new players. They said there are around 25 daily active players and it gets busiest during Twitch streams with 8 or more online. There is also an upcoming town rating event on stream.
It supports version 1.21.10 or similar and it also has a Bedrock port.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPPosalon Geopolitics Worldbuilding Crossplay Wars

Posalon is a geopolitics and worldbuilding server that has been running as an active project for almost two months. It has an active community and it supports crossplay between platforms.
The main idea is making your own nation and building it up. You can create towns and grow your story or you can join one of the nations that already exists.
Movecraft is the big plugin here and it lets players build vehicles out of blocks like ships planes tanks and submarines. That means fights can get huge with ship battles and air battles and it adds a whole new layer to warfare.
It also has Brewery X plus lands guns a stock market and shops. The server is not only about conquering though since it is focused on worldbuilding and making a shared history with the community. Players are from all over the world and it gets more active on Sundays and afternoons for EST PST and UTC.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPV Kingdoms Season 2 Private SMP

V Kingdoms Season 2 is a private community SMP with a pretty solid player count that can dip during EU work and school hours but gets much busier later. The discord is active and you need to get whitelisted to join.
It runs Towny style town building with protected storage using sign based chest locks. There is a grave system so when you die your items stay in a grave for about 3 hours before they are gone and other players can take them.
The server has custom weapons and artifacts plus a few guns. There is a simple economy that is still being updated. Voice chat is mandatory using Simple Voice Chat and you also need Fabric and Fabric API.
There are custom bosses where some can spawn naturally and some get summoned by admins. There is also a war mechanic in progress that works like raids where attackers try to break a beacon before time runs out and defenders can keep respawning while the beacon is active.
The server started around 10 days ago. It has anti xray and it is based in Europe. The Nether is open and the End is still closed.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPArcticMC Fresh Start Towny Factions SMP

ArcticMC SMP is a chill survival server that just did a full map reset so everyone can jump in from day one.
It runs Towny and Factions so you can build a town make allies or fight over land. PVP matters here but they use an Honor System and it is explained in their rules.
You can level up with McMMO as you play and unlock abilities as your skills grow. The server also has custom items with recipes and even furniture you can sit on and they plan a per chunk limit to help with lag.
The world looks different too with custom world generation and big realistic mountains and valleys. Villages are revamped with new structure designs so exploring feels fresh.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPUSA Map Towny Server Just Launched

I found a USA based towny server that just launched.
It looks like it is focused on playing on a map and making towns with other players.
If you want a fresh place to start and help shape the community from day one this one is worth checking out.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP
