diff --git a/game/scripts/utility/updater.rpy b/game/scripts/utility/updater.rpy
index 9d93a511..a9b8bb04 100644
--- a/game/scripts/utility/updater.rpy
+++ b/game/scripts/utility/updater.rpy
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ init python:
 
     def check_for_updates(interval=3600*6):
         global new_version
-        new_version = updater.UpdateVersion(UPDATE_URL, simulate="not_available", check_interval=interval)
+        new_version = updater.UpdateVersion(UPDATE_URL, simulate="available", check_interval=interval)
 
     def fetch_update_logo(url):
         if not (updater.can_update() or config.developer) or new_version is None: