diff --git a/src/openttd.cpp b/src/openttd.cpp
--- a/src/openttd.cpp
+++ b/src/openttd.cpp
@@ -62,13 +62,12 @@
 #include "town.h"
 #include "subsidy_func.h"
 #include "gfx_layout.h"
-
+#include "viewport_sprite_sorter.h"
 
 #include "linkgraph/linkgraphschedule.h"
 
 #include <stdarg.h>
 
-
 void CallLandscapeTick();
 void IncreaseDate();
 void DoPaletteAnimations();
@@ -775,6 +774,8 @@ int openttd_main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	}
 	free(videodriver);
 
+	InitializeSpriteSorter();
+
 	/* Initialize the zoom level of the screen to normal */
 	_screen.zoom = ZOOM_LVL_NORMAL;