diff --git a/src/citra_qt/main.cpp b/src/citra_qt/main.cpp
index b80775962..41528718b 100644
--- a/src/citra_qt/main.cpp
+++ b/src/citra_qt/main.cpp
@@ -173,6 +173,7 @@ void GMainWindow::InitializeWidgets() {
     ui.horizontalLayout->addWidget(game_list);
 
     multiplayer_state = new MultiplayerState(this, game_list->GetModel());
+    multiplayer_state->setVisible(false);
 
     // Setup updater
     updater = new Updater(this);