diff --git a/core/src/io/anuke/mindustry/core/Control.java b/core/src/io/anuke/mindustry/core/Control.java
index a12ae0cd80..1af5d5815b 100644
--- a/core/src/io/anuke/mindustry/core/Control.java
+++ b/core/src/io/anuke/mindustry/core/Control.java
@@ -387,6 +387,8 @@ public class Control implements ApplicationListener, Loadable{
     @Override
     public void update(){
         saves.update();
+        //update and load any requested assets
+        assets.update();
 
         input.updateController();