diff --git a/src/d_main.c b/src/d_main.c
index 5b29cb415..1b2d73d7d 100644
--- a/src/d_main.c
+++ b/src/d_main.c
@@ -726,7 +726,6 @@ void D_StartTitle(void)
 	paused = false;
 	advancedemo = false;
 	F_StartTitleScreen();
-	CON_ToggleOff();
 
 	// Reset the palette
 	if (rendermode != render_none)