diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -15,7 +15,6 @@ Normal players can also invite others to observe them.
 ## Dependencies
 
 - `player_api` (included in [`minetest_game`](https://github.com/minetest/minetest_game))
-- `default` (included in [`minetest_game`](https://github.com/minetest/minetest_game))
 
 ## Requirements
 
diff --git a/mod.conf b/mod.conf
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--- a/mod.conf
+++ b/mod.conf
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 name = spectator_mode
-depends = default, player_api
+depends = player_api
 optional_depends = beerchat
 description = """
 A mod for Minetest allowing players to watch other players in their 3rd person view.