diff --git a/osu.Game/Graphics/Containers/OsuFocusedOverlayContainer.cs b/osu.Game/Graphics/Containers/OsuFocusedOverlayContainer.cs
index 5606328575..5c98c72b75 100644
--- a/osu.Game/Graphics/Containers/OsuFocusedOverlayContainer.cs
+++ b/osu.Game/Graphics/Containers/OsuFocusedOverlayContainer.cs
@@ -53,7 +53,13 @@ private void load(AudioManager audio)
 
             samplePopIn = audio.Samples.Get(@"UI/overlay-pop-in");
             samplePopOut = audio.Samples.Get(@"UI/overlay-pop-out");
+        }
 
+        protected override void LoadComplete()
+        {
+            base.LoadComplete();
+
+            // This must be added after the base LoadComplete. The overlay may need to be hidden immediately if its disabled.
             State.ValueChanged += onStateChanged;
         }