diff --git a/client/top_bar.cpp b/client/top_bar.cpp
index dd3f63dfa8..145a7292c3 100644
--- a/client/top_bar.cpp
+++ b/client/top_bar.cpp
@@ -617,6 +617,7 @@ void top_bar_units_view()
       return;
     }
     uv = reinterpret_cast<units_view *>(w);
+    uv->update_units();
     queen()->game_tab_widget->setCurrentWidget(uv);
   }
 }