diff --git a/source/core/savegamehelp.cpp b/source/core/savegamehelp.cpp
index bbeca4999..e6e5c5d57 100644
--- a/source/core/savegamehelp.cpp
+++ b/source/core/savegamehelp.cpp
@@ -157,6 +157,7 @@ bool ReadSavegame(const char* name)
 		// Load the savegame.
 		loadMapBackup(currentLevel->fileName);
 		SerializeSession(arc);
+		g_nextskill = gi->GetCurrentSkill();
 		arc.Close();
 		info->Unlock();
 		delete savereader;