diff --git a/apps/openmw/mwmp/LocalPlayer.cpp b/apps/openmw/mwmp/LocalPlayer.cpp
index b134fc27e..092d375fc 100644
--- a/apps/openmw/mwmp/LocalPlayer.cpp
+++ b/apps/openmw/mwmp/LocalPlayer.cpp
@@ -427,9 +427,6 @@ 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();
     }