diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/sound.dm b/code/__DEFINES/sound.dm
index a45ae4aacb2..86af6d8c291 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/sound.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/sound.dm
@@ -41,6 +41,7 @@
 
 
 //default byond sound environments
+#define SOUND_ENVIRONMENT_OFF -2
 #define SOUND_ENVIRONMENT_NONE -1
 #define SOUND_ENVIRONMENT_GENERIC 0
 #define SOUND_ENVIRONMENT_PADDED_CELL 1
diff --git a/code/game/objects/effects/misc.dm b/code/game/objects/effects/misc.dm
index b52ecec5ed3..da90b760d1c 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/effects/misc.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/effects/misc.dm
@@ -86,3 +86,7 @@
 	icon_state = "singularity_s11"
 	pixel_x = -176
 	pixel_y = -176
+
+/obj/effect/obfuscation
+	icon_state = "1"
+	layer = OBFUSCATION_LAYER
diff --git a/html/changelogs/wezzy_newplayer.yml b/html/changelogs/wezzy_newplayer.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..94869e73844
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/wezzy_newplayer.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,58 @@
+################################
+# Example Changelog File
+#
+# Note: This file, and files beginning with ".", and files that don't end in ".yml" will not be read. If you change this file, you will look really dumb.
+#
+# Your changelog will be merged with a master changelog. (New stuff added only, and only on the date entry for the day it was merged.)
+# When it is, any changes listed below will disappear.
+#
+# Valid Prefixes:
+#   bugfix
+#     - (fixes bugs)
+#   wip
+#     - (work in progress)
+#   qol
+#     - (quality of life)
+#   soundadd
+#     - (adds a sound)
+#   sounddel
+#     - (removes a sound)
+#   rscadd
+#     - (adds a feature)
+#   rscdel
+#     - (removes a feature)
+#   imageadd
+#     - (adds an image or sprite)
+#   imagedel
+#     - (removes an image or sprite)
+#   spellcheck
+#     - (fixes spelling or grammar)
+#   experiment
+#     - (experimental change)
+#   balance
+#     - (balance changes)
+#   code_imp
+#     - (misc internal code change)
+#   refactor
+#     - (refactors code)
+#   config
+#     - (makes a change to the config files)
+#   admin
+#     - (makes changes to administrator tools)
+#   server
+#     - (miscellaneous changes to server)
+#################################
+
+# Your name.
+author: Wowzewow (Wezzy)
+
+# Optional: Remove this file after generating master changelog.  Useful for PR changelogs that won't get used again.
+delete-after: True
+
+# Any changes you've made.  See valid prefix list above.
+# INDENT WITH TWO SPACES.  NOT TABS.  SPACES.
+# SCREW THIS UP AND IT WON'T WORK.
+# Also, this gets changed to [] after reading.  Just remove the brackets when you add new shit.
+# Please surround your changes in  double quotes ("). It works without them, but if you use certain characters it screws up compiling. The quotes will not show up in the changelog.
+changes:
+  - rscadd: "Hides and mutes newplayer spawn."
diff --git a/maps/_common/areas/special.dm b/maps/_common/areas/special.dm
index f0511b8089b..f99d05497fd 100644
--- a/maps/_common/areas/special.dm
+++ b/maps/_common/areas/special.dm
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@
 /area/centcom/start
 	name = "New Player Spawn"
 	dynamic_lighting = 0
-	sound_environment = SOUND_ENVIRONMENT_NONE
+	sound_environment = SOUND_ENVIRONMENT_OFF
 
 /area/centcom/evac
 	name = "Centcom Emergency Shuttle"
diff --git a/maps/sccv_horizon/sccv_horizon.dmm b/maps/sccv_horizon/sccv_horizon.dmm
index 2fa68092dc5..7effe9a1320 100644
--- a/maps/sccv_horizon/sccv_horizon.dmm
+++ b/maps/sccv_horizon/sccv_horizon.dmm
@@ -57116,6 +57116,10 @@
 /obj/effect/floor_decal/industrial/hatch_tiny/yellow,
 /turf/simulated/floor/tiled,
 /area/outpost/mining_main/refinery)
+"iik" = (
+/obj/effect/obfuscation,
+/turf/unsimulated/wall/steel,
+/area/centcom/start)
 "iip" = (
 /obj/effect/floor_decal/industrial/warning/full,
 /obj/machinery/porta_turret,
@@ -119599,6 +119603,7 @@
 /area/horizon/bar)
 "rhD" = (
 /obj/effect/landmark/newplayer_start,
+/obj/effect/obfuscation,
 /turf/unsimulated/floor,
 /area/centcom/start)
 "rhE" = (
@@ -365693,11 +365698,11 @@ eSV
 eSV
 eSV
 eSV
-qSA
-qSA
-qSA
-qSA
-qSA
+iik
+iik
+iik
+iik
+iik
 "}
 (2,1,4) = {"
 hPP
@@ -365950,11 +365955,11 @@ eSV
 eSV
 eSV
 eSV
-qSA
-qSA
-qSA
-qSA
-qSA
+iik
+iik
+iik
+iik
+iik
 "}
 (3,1,4) = {"
 hPP
@@ -366207,11 +366212,11 @@ eSV
 eSV
 eSV
 eSV
-qSA
-qSA
+iik
+iik
 rhD
-qSA
-qSA
+iik
+iik
 "}
 (4,1,4) = {"
 hPP
@@ -366464,11 +366469,11 @@ eSV
 eSV
 eSV
 eSV
-qSA
-qSA
-qSA
-qSA
-qSA
+iik
+iik
+iik
+iik
+iik
 "}
 (5,1,4) = {"
 hPP
@@ -366721,11 +366726,11 @@ eSV
 eSV
 eSV
 eSV
-qSA
-qSA
-qSA
-qSA
-qSA
+iik
+iik
+iik
+iik
+iik
 "}
 (6,1,4) = {"
 hPP