diff --git a/code/modules/power/gravitygenerator_vr.dm b/code/modules/power/gravitygenerator_vr.dm
index ae677eaf70e..e061f7c5a64 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/gravitygenerator_vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/gravitygenerator_vr.dm
@@ -93,6 +93,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(gravity_generators)
 	. = ..()
 	setup_parts()
 	middle.add_overlay("activated")
+	overlay_state = "activated"
 	use_power = USE_POWER_ACTIVE
 
 //