diff --git a/cvarinfo.base b/cvarinfo.base
index 4fbbbc132..9f72429dc 100644
--- a/cvarinfo.base
+++ b/cvarinfo.base
@@ -126,6 +126,7 @@ nosave bool swwm_oldlogo = false;		// restores the old SWWM GZ logo and intro
 nosave string swwm_menuposehistory = "";	// stores currently seen poses for the main menu, for shuffling
 nosave string swwm_titlesubhistory = "";	// stores currently seen subtitles for the title screen, for shuffling
 nosave noarchive int swwm_profstart = 0;	// starts profiling as soon as handler is registered for specified >0 tics
+server bool swwm_nodeathexit = false;		// completely sidesteps the inventory resetting of death exits, if you hate those
 
 // minimap settings
 nosave bool swwm_mm_enable = true;		// show a minimap below the score counter
diff --git a/language.def_menu b/language.def_menu
index 88f329566..d1bb68128 100644
--- a/language.def_menu
+++ b/language.def_menu
@@ -217,6 +217,7 @@ SWWM_BEEPBOOP = "Switch Emoting";
 SWWM_VOICEAMP = "Voice Amplification";
 SWWM_CLEARFX = "Clear All Effects";
 SWWM_OLDLOGO = "Old Branding";
+SWWM_NODEATHEXIT = "Disable Death Exits";
 SWWM_MMTITLE = "Minimap Settings";
 SWWM_MM_ENABLE = "Show Minimap";
 SWWM_MM_ROTATE = "Rotate Minimap";
@@ -381,6 +382,7 @@ TOOLTIP_SWWM_BEEPBOOP = "The Demolitionist will make cute noises whenever pressi
 TOOLTIP_SWWM_VOICEAMP = "At their default volume, the Demolitionist's voice lines might be drowned out by in-game audio. This sets an additional amplification level so they're louder than other sounds.";
 TOOLTIP_NETEVENT_SWWMCLEAREFFECTS = "Fades out any active blood, gore, debris and casings.";
 TOOLTIP_SWWM_OLDLOGO = "For those who miss the days of SWWM GZ, you can restore the old title screen and main menu with this.";
+TOOLTIP_SWWM_NODEATHEXIT = "This option completely negates the effects of death exits, if you don't like losing all your stuff.";
 TOOLTIP_SWWMMINIMAPMENU = "Configure the minimap.";
 TOOLTIP_SWWMACHIEVEMENTMENU = "View your achievements.";
 TOOLTIP_SWWM_MM_ENABLE = "Displays a minimap under the score counter.";
diff --git a/language.es_menu b/language.es_menu
index 758c9dab2..1876ee3e5 100644
--- a/language.es_menu
+++ b/language.es_menu
@@ -216,6 +216,7 @@ SWWM_BEEPBOOP = "Ruiditos de Activación";
 SWWM_VOICEAMP = "Amplificación de Voz";
 SWWM_CLEARFX = "Limpiar todos los Efectos";
 SWWM_OLDLOGO = "Marca Antigua";
+SWWM_NODEATHEXIT = "Desactivar Salidas de Muerte";
 SWWM_MMTITLE = "Opciones de Minimapa";
 SWWM_MM_ENABLE = "Mostrar Minimapa";
 SWWM_MM_ROTATE = "Rotar Minimapa";
@@ -380,6 +381,7 @@ TOOLTIP_SWWM_BEEPBOOP = "La Demolicionista hará ruiditos adorables cuando pulse
 TOOLTIP_SWWM_VOICEAMP = "A su volumen normal, las voces de la Demolicionista pueden ser ahogadas por el audio del juego. Con esto se le dá un nivel de amplificación extra para que sean más estridentes que otros sonidos.";
 TOOLTIP_NETEVENT_SWWMCLEAREFFECTS = "Desvanece cualquier sangre, vísceras, escombros y casquillos activos.";
 TOOLTIP_SWWM_OLDLOGO = "Para quienes echan de menos los viejos tiempos de SWWM GZ, podeis restaurar la antigua pantalla de inicio y menú principal con esto.";
+TOOLTIP_SWWM_NODEATHEXIT = "Esta opción invalida completamente los efectos de las salidas de muerte, si no te gusta perder todas tus cosas.";
 TOOLTIP_SWWMMINIMAPMENU = "Configura el minimapa.";
 TOOLTIP_SWWMACHIEVEMENTMENU = "Revisa tus logros.";
 TOOLTIP_SWWM_MM_ENABLE = "Muestra un minimapa bajo el contador de puntuación.";
diff --git a/language.version b/language.version
index dffa75359..eb8c443c1 100644
--- a/language.version
+++ b/language.version
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
 [default]
-SWWM_MODVER="\cyDEMOLITIONIST \cw1.2pre r172 \cu(Fri 25 Feb 16:51:20 CET 2022)\c-";
-SWWM_SHORTVER="\cw1.2pre r172 \cu(2022-02-25 16:51:20)\c-";
+SWWM_MODVER="\cyDEMOLITIONIST \cw1.2pre r173 \cu(Sat 26 Feb 20:33:58 CET 2022)\c-";
+SWWM_SHORTVER="\cw1.2pre r173 \cu(2022-02-26 20:33:58)\c-";
diff --git a/menudef.txt b/menudef.txt
index 9b600f164..d527dc4f4 100644
--- a/menudef.txt
+++ b/menudef.txt
@@ -200,6 +200,7 @@ OptionMenu "SWWMOptionMenu"
 	Option "$SWWM_PS_RESETAMMO", "swwm_ps_resetammo", "SWWMPistolStart"
 	Option "$SWWM_PS_RESETITEMS", "swwm_ps_resetitems", "SWWMPistolStart"
 	Option "$SWWM_PS_RESETHEALTH", "swwm_ps_resethealth", "SWWMPistolStart"
+	Option "$SWWM_NODEATHEXIT", "swwm_nodeathexit", "YesNo"
 	Option "$SWWM_ENEMYDROPS", "swwm_enemydrops", "SWWMEnemyDropType"
 	Option "$SWWM_ONDEMANDAMMO", "swwm_ondemandammo", "YesNo"
 	Option "$SWWM_RESETSCORE", "swwm_resetscore", "YesNo"
diff --git a/zscript/swwm_player.zsc b/zscript/swwm_player.zsc
index e69b22f8f..8f7d02f11 100644
--- a/zscript/swwm_player.zsc
+++ b/zscript/swwm_player.zsc
@@ -2959,6 +2959,16 @@ Class Demolitionist : PlayerPawn
 	{
 		// clean up attached actors
 		if ( selflight ) selflight.Destroy();
+		// disable death exits
+		if ( player && (player.playerstate == PST_DEAD) && swwm_nodeathexit )
+		{
+			player.Resurrect();
+			player.damagecount = 0;
+			player.bonuscount = 0;
+			player.poisoncount = 0;
+			roll = 0;
+			if ( special1 > 2 ) special1 = 0;
+		}
 		// inventory wipes
 		if ( invwipe && (player.playerstate != PST_DEAD) )
 		{