diff --git a/Source/gamemenu.cpp b/Source/gamemenu.cpp
index 3237c414a..940d7cab1 100644
--- a/Source/gamemenu.cpp
+++ b/Source/gamemenu.cpp
@@ -330,9 +330,10 @@ void gamemenu_save_game(bool /*bActivate*/)
 	InitDiabloMsg(EMSG_SAVING);
 	RedrawEverything();
 	DrawAndBlit();
+	uint32_t currentTime = SDL_GetTicks();
 	SaveGame();
 	ClrDiabloMsg();
-	InitDiabloMsg(EMSG_GAME_SAVED, 1000);
+	InitDiabloMsg(EMSG_GAME_SAVED, currentTime + 1000 - SDL_GetTicks());
 	RedrawEverything();
 	NewCursor(CURSOR_HAND);
 	if (CornerStone.activated) {