diff --git a/source/games/duke/src/input.cpp b/source/games/duke/src/input.cpp
index e3063d2f8..b34e775ec 100644
--- a/source/games/duke/src/input.cpp
+++ b/source/games/duke/src/input.cpp
@@ -928,7 +928,7 @@ static void FinalizeInput(int playerNum, InputPacket& input, bool vehicle)
 	auto p = &ps[playerNum];
 	bool blocked = movementBlocked(playerNum) || sprite[p->i].extra <= 0 || (p->dead_flag && !ud.god);
 
-	if (blocked)
+	if (blocked && ps[playerNum].newowner < 0)
 	{
 		// neutralize all movement when blocked or in automap follow mode
 		loc.fvel = loc.svel = 0;