diff --git a/src/pc/network/packets/packet_object.c b/src/pc/network/packets/packet_object.c
index 97267aee..237f0e63 100644
--- a/src/pc/network/packets/packet_object.c
+++ b/src/pc/network/packets/packet_object.c
@@ -368,7 +368,6 @@ void network_receive_object(struct Packet* p) {
     // make sure no one can update an object we're holding
     if (gNetworkType == NT_SERVER) { // two-player hack: needs priority
         if (gMarioStates[0].heldObj == o) { return; }
-        if (gMarioStates[0].heldByObj == o) { return; }
     }
 
     // read the rest of the packet data