diff --git a/source/funkin/save/Save.hx b/source/funkin/save/Save.hx
index b0f22d157..95428474c 100644
--- a/source/funkin/save/Save.hx
+++ b/source/funkin/save/Save.hx
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ class Save implements ConsoleClass
   @:nullSafety(Off)
   public function new(?data:RawSaveData)
   {
-    this.data = data ?? Save.getDefaultData();
+    this.data = data ??= Save.getDefaultData();
     // Build macro will inject SaveProperty initialization here automatically
 
     // Make sure the verison number is up to date before we flush.