diff --git a/polymer/eduke32/build/src/engine.c b/polymer/eduke32/build/src/engine.c
index 0b54ab89a..417e92891 100644
--- a/polymer/eduke32/build/src/engine.c
+++ b/polymer/eduke32/build/src/engine.c
@@ -8547,6 +8547,7 @@ killsprite:
         bglDepthMask(GL_TRUE);
     }
 #endif
+    spritesortcnt = 0;
 
 #ifdef POLYMER
     if (getrendermode() == REND_POLYMER)