diff --git a/source/funkin/Preferences.hx b/source/funkin/Preferences.hx
index d8066c581..c4bda2b9a 100644
--- a/source/funkin/Preferences.hx
+++ b/source/funkin/Preferences.hx
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ class Preferences
 
   static function get_flashingLights():Bool
   {
-    return Save.instance.options.flashingLights;
+    return Save?.instance?.options?.flashingLights ?? true;
   }
 
   static function set_flashingLights(value:Bool):Bool