diff --git a/src/sdl/i_system.c b/src/sdl/i_system.c
index f93a3b3b4..47a2c8412 100644
--- a/src/sdl/i_system.c
+++ b/src/sdl/i_system.c
@@ -270,7 +270,7 @@ static void write_backtrace(INT32 signal)
 
 static void I_ShowErrorMessageBox(const char *messagefordevelopers, boolean dumpmade)
 {
-	static char finalmessage[1024];
+	static char finalmessage[2048];
 	size_t firstimpressionsline = 3; // "Dr Robotnik's Ring Racers" has encountered...
 
 	if (M_CheckParm("-dedicated"))