Will resetting the world delete player inventories and items?

Yes — resetting the world clears player inventories, because that data is stored inside the world itself. If you want to change your terrain but keep everyone's items, there's a more involved path. Here's what's going on.

Where player data lives

Player inventories are stored in the world's playerdata folder. Because that folder is part of the world, resetting or deleting the world also clears player data — everyone starts fresh with empty inventories.

Keeping inventories through a reset

If you want new terrain but the same inventories, you'll need to preserve player data rather than wipe it:

1. Stop the server and back up your world first (Back up now on the Backups page, or download via Files/SFTP).
2. Save a copy of the playerdata folder from the old world.
3. Generate the new world.
4. Carefully restore playerdata into the new world (or use a plugin designed for this).

This is more advanced than a plain reset, so proceed carefully and keep backups.

Warning: Always back up before any reset — Back up now on the Backups page, or download your own copy via Files/SFTP. Staff can help via ticket if needed.

Frequently asked questions

Can I reset just the terrain and keep items? Not with a simple reset — you'd need to preserve playerdata or use a plugin that handles it. It's doable but more involved.

Does this include ender chests and stats? Player data covers inventory and related per-player info. Some stats and advancements live in separate folders (stats, advancements) within the world too.

What's the safest approach? Back up the whole world first. Then even if a playerdata transfer doesn't go smoothly, you can restore and try again.