diff --git a/scenes/ui/pause_menu/saves_menu.gd b/scenes/ui/pause_menu/saves_menu.gd
index 35527ca..8260b6c 100644
--- a/scenes/ui/pause_menu/saves_menu.gd
+++ b/scenes/ui/pause_menu/saves_menu.gd
@@ -34,6 +34,7 @@ func _on_create_save_button_pressed() -> void:
 	await get_tree().create_timer(.150).timeout # A hack to allow time for UI to hide before taking screenshot
 	SaveGameManager.create_save.emit(save_name)
 
+	pause_menu.open_menu.emit("")
 	SignalManager.resume_game.emit()
 
 func _on_create_save_cancel_button_pressed() -> void: