diff --git a/src/pc/network/network.c b/src/pc/network/network.c
index c765a5b81..e362b8920 100644
--- a/src/pc/network/network.c
+++ b/src/pc/network/network.c
@@ -470,6 +470,7 @@ void network_shutdown(bool sendLeaving, bool exiting) {
     smlua_shutdown();
     extern s16 gChangeLevel;
     gChangeLevel = LEVEL_CASTLE_GROUNDS;
+    network_player_init();
 
     extern s16 gMenuMode;
     gMenuMode = -1;