diff --git a/src/openttd.cpp b/src/openttd.cpp
index 701db0dc61..1aed1c566f 100644
--- a/src/openttd.cpp
+++ b/src/openttd.cpp
@@ -300,9 +300,6 @@ static void InitializeDynamicVariables()
  */
 static void ShutdownGame()
 {
-	/* stop the AI */
-	AI::Uninitialize(false);
-
 	IConsoleFree();
 
 	if (_network_available) NetworkShutDown(); // Shut down the network and close any open connections
@@ -311,6 +308,9 @@ static void ShutdownGame()
 
 	UnInitWindowSystem();
 
+	/* stop the AI */
+	AI::Uninitialize(false);
+
 	/* Uninitialize airport state machines */
 	UnInitializeAirports();