diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/malfunction/Malf_Modules.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/malfunction/Malf_Modules.dm
index 70cc7008be2..431b51f3bd2 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/malfunction/Malf_Modules.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/malfunction/Malf_Modules.dm
@@ -600,6 +600,7 @@
 					break
 
 			// Give the power and take away the money.
+			A.view_core() //A BYOND bug requires you to be viewing your core before your verbs update
 			A.verbs += AM.power_type
 			A.current_modules += new AM.type
 			temp = AM.description
diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/traitor/traitor.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/traitor/traitor.dm
index 1fb01bba993..5369f3a2fdf 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/traitor/traitor.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/traitor/traitor.dm
@@ -212,6 +212,7 @@
 	killer << "Your radio has been upgraded! Use :t to speak on an encrypted channel with Syndicate Agents!"
 	killer << "In the top right corner of the screen you will find the Malfunctions tab, where you can purchase various abilities, from upgraded surveillance to station ending doomsday devices."
 	killer << "You are also capable of hacking APCs, which grants you more points to spend on your Malfunction powers. The drawback is that a hacked APC will give you away if spotted by the crew. Hacking an APC takes 60 seconds."
+	killer.view_core() //A BYOND bug requires you to be viewing your core before your verbs update
 	killer.verbs += /mob/living/silicon/ai/proc/choose_modules
 	killer.malf_picker = new /datum/module_picker