diff --git a/osu.Game/Screens/Play/Player.cs b/osu.Game/Screens/Play/Player.cs
index ac0c921ccf..06dfd2fdb7 100644
--- a/osu.Game/Screens/Play/Player.cs
+++ b/osu.Game/Screens/Play/Player.cs
@@ -154,6 +154,9 @@ namespace osu.Game.Screens.Play
         {
             base.LoadComplete();
 
+            if (!LoadedBeatmapSuccessfully)
+                return;
+
             // replays should never be recorded or played back when autoplay is enabled
             if (!Mods.Value.Any(m => m is ModAutoplay))
                 PrepareReplay();