diff --git a/shared/godot/companion.gd b/shared/godot/companion.gd
index 2f19a23..d4a88da 100644
--- a/shared/godot/companion.gd
+++ b/shared/godot/companion.gd
@@ -220,6 +220,10 @@ func _on_switch_conversation(conversation_id: String) -> void:
 
 
 func _restore_or_create_conversation() -> void:
+	if not CompanionConfig.auto_resume_conversation:
+		_store.create_conversation()
+		return
+
 	var active_id: String = _store.get_active_id()
 	if active_id.is_empty():
 		_store.create_conversation()