diff --git a/distribution/changelog.txt b/distribution/changelog.txt
index 0d48ce68c5..b393394513 100644
--- a/distribution/changelog.txt
+++ b/distribution/changelog.txt
@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@
 - Fix: [#17221] Object ghosts and tooltips follow invisible cursor when moving the viewport by right-click dragging.
 - Fix: [#17255] Cursor position is incorrect when adjusting terrain and water height.
 - Fix: [#17261] Hand cursor position is incorrect when dragging items in the Inventions List window.
+- Fix: [#17295] Pause status not cleared when loading a scenario made from a converted paused save.
 
 0.4.0 (2022-04-25)
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diff --git a/src/openrct2/scenario/Scenario.cpp b/src/openrct2/scenario/Scenario.cpp
index 49396ce1d5..fc139ac240 100644
--- a/src/openrct2/scenario/Scenario.cpp
+++ b/src/openrct2/scenario/Scenario.cpp
@@ -183,6 +183,7 @@ void scenario_reset()
     }
 
     gParkFlags |= PARK_FLAGS_SPRITES_INITIALISED;
+    gGamePaused = false;
 }
 
 static void scenario_end()