ImmersiveStealth
A minimalistic server-side plugin that removes nametags, join/quit messages, death broadcasts, advancement announcements and action bar hints, creating a silent and fully immersive multiplayer experience.
ImmersiveStealth removes all unsolicited social signals that normally reveal player presence in a Minecraft server. Its purpose is to create a quiet, distraction-free and fully immersive multiplayer environment where players only discover each other naturally, not through UI elements or automatic messages.
Core Features
ImmersiveStealth eliminates multiple layers of information that expose player activity:
Nametag suppression All player nametags are hidden using a dedicated scoreboard team. No floating names, no visual detection through walls or terrain.
Join, quit and kick message removal The public chat remains clean. No one knows when others connect, disconnect or are removed from the server.
Death message removal (optional) Prevents chat broadcasts from revealing combat locations or player encounters.
Advancement announcement suppression The plugin automatically disables announceAdvancements in all worlds. Advancements no longer leak information about nearby players.
Action Bar clearing Many server plugins and minimap systems use the Action Bar (above the XP bar) to display directional cues, proximity alerts or player references. ImmersiveStealth removes all Action Bar text once per second, blocking this channel completely and preventing players from tracking others through HUD tricks.
Purpose
This plugin is designed for servers that want minimalist interaction and natural discovery. Ideal for:
Immersive survival worlds
Psychological horror environments
Atmospheric exploration servers
Roleplay without UI clutter
Servers emulating a singleplayer experience in multiplayer
Hardcore servers where awareness must be earned, not given
Players become effectively invisible unless they deliberately reveal themselves or physically appear within sight. Every encounter feels organic and unexpected.
Configuration
The configuration file is intentionally simple:
hide-nametags: true hide-join-quit-messages: true hide-death-messages: true auto-disable-advancements: true clear-actionbar: true
All options are enabled by default. No commands are required. The plugin works immediately upon installation.
Compatibility
Fully server-side.
No dependencies required.
Works with Spigot, Paper, Purpur and standard forks.
Lightweight and performance-safe; uses no packet listeners or reflection.
Notes
ImmersiveStealth does not modify gameplay mechanics. Its only objective is to remove UI-level social information to improve immersion and reduce artificial player awareness.
