diff --git a/source/funkin/Preferences.hx b/source/funkin/Preferences.hx
index c4bda2b9a..6d11514aa 100644
--- a/source/funkin/Preferences.hx
+++ b/source/funkin/Preferences.hx
@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ class Preferences
 
   static function get_autoPause():Bool
   {
-    return Save.instance.options.autoPause;
+    return Save?.instance?.options?.autoPause ?? true;
   }
 
   static function set_autoPause(value:Bool):Bool