diff --git a/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/RuneLite.java b/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/RuneLite.java
index 9f164f104e..ee88ab1909 100644
--- a/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/RuneLite.java
+++ b/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/RuneLite.java
@@ -241,6 +241,9 @@ public class RuneLite
 		// Load user configuration
 		configManager.load();
 
+		// Load the session, including saved configuration
+		sessionManager.loadSession();
+
 		// Tell the plugin manager if client is outdated or not
 		pluginManager.setOutdated(isOutdated);
 
@@ -255,9 +258,6 @@ public class RuneLite
 		// Start client session
 		clientSessionManager.start();
 
-		// Load the session, including saved configuration
-		sessionManager.loadSession();
-
 		// Initialize UI
 		clientUI.open(this);