diff --git a/Source/Engine/Particles/ParticleEffect.cpp b/Source/Engine/Particles/ParticleEffect.cpp
index 04fd6eedb..651ff719b 100644
--- a/Source/Engine/Particles/ParticleEffect.cpp
+++ b/Source/Engine/Particles/ParticleEffect.cpp
@@ -453,7 +453,10 @@ void ParticleEffect::UpdateExecuteInEditor()
         // Always Play in editor while not playing.
         // Could be useful to have a GUI to change this state
         if (!_play)
-            _play = true; 
+        {
+            _play = true;
+            _isPlaying = true;
+        }
         
         Update();
     }