diff --git a/src/native/skate3_native_ghost.cpp b/src/native/skate3_native_ghost.cpp
index 873b3a1..e5507cd 100644
--- a/src/native/skate3_native_ghost.cpp
+++ b/src/native/skate3_native_ghost.cpp
@@ -726,6 +726,11 @@ void GhostNetworkLoop() {
       const double dt = std::min(now - last_tick, 0.25);
       last_tick = now;
 
+    // netcode-revival: the game's frontend refuses "Xbox Live features"
+    // before calling any rexglue API when its internal live flag is 0; force
+    // it so the party/EA flow can start. Runs regardless of ghost enable.
+    rex::system::XNetTransport::Instance().ForceLiveFlag();
+
     if (!Enabled()) {
       ResetSession();
       std::this_thread::sleep_for(std::chrono::milliseconds(50));