diff --git a/apps/openmw/mwmp/LocalPlayer.cpp b/apps/openmw/mwmp/LocalPlayer.cpp
index 1dc0a0a2a..fe905cd69 100644
--- a/apps/openmw/mwmp/LocalPlayer.cpp
+++ b/apps/openmw/mwmp/LocalPlayer.cpp
@@ -393,9 +393,6 @@ void LocalPlayer::updateCell(bool forceUpdate)
 
         isChangingRegion = false;
 
-        // Also force an update to skills (to send all progress to skill increases)
-        updateSkills(true);
-
         // Also check if the inventory needs to be updated
         updateInventory();
     }