diff --git a/src/init.cpp b/src/init.cpp
index 466b4ce4625..d131f380b22 100644
--- a/src/init.cpp
+++ b/src/init.cpp
@@ -1879,6 +1879,9 @@ bool stageThreeInitialise()
 	// Start / randomize in-game music
 	cdAudio_PlayTrack(SONG_INGAME);
 
+	// always start off with a refresh of the groups UI data
+	intGroupsChanged();
+
 	return true;
 }