diff --git a/Source/Engine/Content/Asset.cpp b/Source/Engine/Content/Asset.cpp
index 0a1147891..03bb7f75f 100644
--- a/Source/Engine/Content/Asset.cpp
+++ b/Source/Engine/Content/Asset.cpp
@@ -241,6 +241,10 @@ bool Asset::ShouldDeleteFileOnUnload() const
 
 void Asset::Reload()
 {
+    // Virtual assets are memory-only so reloading them makes no sense
+    if (IsVirtual())
+        return;
+
     // It's better to call it from the main thread
     if (IsInMainThread())
     {