diff --git a/hud.lua b/hud.lua
index 9dd95cd..e7cc94b 100644
--- a/hud.lua
+++ b/hud.lua
@@ -143,13 +143,6 @@ local update_hud = function(player, has_full_suit, armor_list)
 
 end
 
-minetest.register_on_joinplayer(function(player)
-	-- reset hud 2 seconds after join
-	minetest.after(2, function()
-		remove_hud(player)
-	end)
-end)
-
 spacesuit.set_player_wearing = function(player, has_full_suit, has_helmet, armor_list)
 	local playername = player:get_player_name()
 	local hud_data = hud[playername]