This behavior was introduced in 26.1-snapshot-10.
The name plates of entities located behind a wall of opaque blocks aren't visible. This occurs regardless of the "Improved Transparency" setting.
MC-306653
Name plates are no longer visible through opaque blocks
Resolved
Fixed
2
(Unassigned)
Confirmed
Platform G
Important
Rendering
26.1 Snapshot 10
26.1 Pre-Release 1
Retrieved
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