diff --git a/bundle/main.lua b/bundle/main.lua
index d19a5e3..5f276ba 100644
--- a/bundle/main.lua
+++ b/bundle/main.lua
@@ -882,6 +882,7 @@ function love.keypressed(key)
 		last_key_pressed = key
 
 		if key == control_keys.configure and game_mode == gamemodes.normal then
+			direction_keys = {}
 			game_mode = gamemodes.config
 			configuration_step = configuration_steps.quit
 		elseif key == control_keys.quit then