diff --git a/src/gamestates/battle.py b/src/gamestates/battle.py
index 1a9fb43..22ef8d2 100644
--- a/src/gamestates/battle.py
+++ b/src/gamestates/battle.py
@@ -45,6 +45,7 @@ def switch(game):
     spells = copy.deepcopy(battle_data.battles[battle_id]["spells"])
     inventory = copy.deepcopy(battle_data.battles[battle_id]["inventory"])
     battle_music = assets.sounds[battle_data.battles[battle_id]["mus_id"]].play(loops=True)
+    close_menu()
 
 def close_menu():
     global menu, menu_open