diff --git a/docs/NETPLAY.md b/docs/NETPLAY.md
index a4e136a1..70395985 100644
--- a/docs/NETPLAY.md
+++ b/docs/NETPLAY.md
@@ -163,8 +163,9 @@ Generate & rebuild / prepare flows should point at the **`.cue`**, not a lone
   netplay.
 - **VERSION / lobby match pin:** peers should run the same release pin so
   generated code and protocol stay compatible.
-- **Mods:** netplay launches prefer a vanilla / synced mod plan (title-specific;
-  see launcher `commit_netplay` hooks).
+- **Mods:** disabled for all netplay sessions (lobby / LAN / direct / rematch).
+  Launcher `commit_netplay` and the runtime clear the in-session plan without
+  touching the user's offline mod selection. Synced mod plans are deferred.
 
 ---
 
diff --git a/docs/ROLLBACK_MOTK_HOOKUP.md b/docs/ROLLBACK_MOTK_HOOKUP.md
index 8cf6360d..aae42e53 100644
--- a/docs/ROLLBACK_MOTK_HOOKUP.md
+++ b/docs/ROLLBACK_MOTK_HOOKUP.md
@@ -434,7 +434,8 @@ Adaptive mid-match delay bumps are always on (no lobby disable).
 
 ### Tasks
 
-- [x] Netplay clears mods (`mod_runtime_clear_for_netplay` / launcher hook)
+- [x] Netplay clears mods (`mod_runtime_clear_for_netplay` / launcher hook;
+      main skips `mod_runtime_commit` when `net_cfg.enabled`)
 - [x] Same BIOS stem + disc identity on both peers (existing verify)
 - [x] Audit non-deterministic host clocks in sim path — **selfcheck-driven**
       (was soak-driven). `PSX_RB_SELFCHECK=1` (offline, single process,
diff --git a/runtime/include/mod_runtime.h b/runtime/include/mod_runtime.h
index b9bf0992..20a3b847 100644
--- a/runtime/include/mod_runtime.h
+++ b/runtime/include/mod_runtime.h
@@ -19,7 +19,8 @@ bool mod_runtime_initialize(const std::filesystem::path& root,
 bool mod_runtime_commit(const std::filesystem::path& disc_path = {},
                         std::string* error = nullptr);
 /* Drop the in-session mod plan for a netplay launch without rewriting the
- * user's persisted offline selection on disk. */
+ * user's persisted offline selection on disk. Netplay is always vanilla for
+ * now (no synced mod plans). */
 bool mod_runtime_clear_for_netplay(std::string* error = nullptr);
 const std::string& mod_runtime_fingerprint();
 const std::filesystem::path& mod_runtime_effective_disc_path();
diff --git a/runtime/src/main.cpp b/runtime/src/main.cpp
index 5efd5c0a..115460a1 100644
--- a/runtime/src/main.cpp
+++ b/runtime/src/main.cpp
@@ -10461,8 +10461,18 @@ int main(int argc, char** argv) {
     }
 
     {
+        /* Netplay must stay vanilla: launcher commit_netplay clears the plan,
+         * but a following offline-style commit would re-resolve enabled mods
+         * from disk. Skip commit entirely when this session is netplay. */
         std::string mod_error;
-        if (!PSXRecompV4::mod_runtime_commit(resolved_disc, &mod_error)) {
+        if (net_cfg.enabled) {
+            if (!PSXRecompV4::mod_runtime_clear_for_netplay(&mod_error)) {
+                std::fprintf(stderr,
+                             "psxrecomp: cannot clear mods for netplay: %s\n",
+                             mod_error.c_str());
+                return 1;
+            }
+        } else if (!PSXRecompV4::mod_runtime_commit(resolved_disc, &mod_error)) {
             std::fprintf(stderr, "psxrecomp: cannot launch with selected mods: %s\n",
                          mod_error.c_str());
             return 1;
@@ -11864,6 +11874,27 @@ soft_return_lobby:
                 default: g_video_aspect_num = 4;  g_video_aspect_den = 3; break;
             }
             g_video_win_w = ls.window_width > 0 ? ls.window_width : g_video_win_w;
+            {
+                std::string mod_error;
+                if (net_cfg.enabled) {
+                    if (!PSXRecompV4::mod_runtime_clear_for_netplay(&mod_error)) {
+                        std::fprintf(stderr,
+                                     "psxrecomp: cannot clear mods for netplay "
+                                     "rematch: %s\n",
+                                     mod_error.c_str());
+                        SDL_Quit();
+                        return 1;
+                    }
+                } else if (!PSXRecompV4::mod_runtime_commit(resolved_disc,
+                                                            &mod_error)) {
+                    std::fprintf(stderr,
+                                 "psxrecomp: cannot relaunch with selected "
+                                 "mods: %s\n",
+                                 mod_error.c_str());
+                    SDL_Quit();
+                    return 1;
+                }
+            }
             std::printf("psxrecomp: rematch from lobby (netplay=%d)\n",
                         net_cfg.enabled ? 1 : 0);
             std::fflush(stdout);