diff --git a/apps/openmw/mwworld/worldimp.cpp b/apps/openmw/mwworld/worldimp.cpp
index f3d4c81b7..8e8f68f70 100644
--- a/apps/openmw/mwworld/worldimp.cpp
+++ b/apps/openmw/mwworld/worldimp.cpp
@@ -225,8 +225,8 @@ namespace MWWorld
         if (mEsm[0].getFormat() == 0)
             ensureNeededRecords();
 
-        mStore.movePlayerRecord();
         mStore.setUp();
+        mStore.movePlayerRecord();
 
         mGlobalVariables = new Globals (mStore);