diff --git a/menus/file_select.gd b/menus/file_select.gd
index 79f0bc3..3eed580 100644
--- a/menus/file_select.gd
+++ b/menus/file_select.gd
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ onready var delete_background = $DeleteBackground
 func _ready() -> void:
 	Fade.fade_in(Options.transition_speed_secs)
 	$SelectFile1.call_deferred("grab_focus")
+	Game.current_palette = "default"
 
 
 func _on_file_loaded() -> void: