diff --git a/distribution/changelog.txt b/distribution/changelog.txt
index 0543bcb3aefd..638cd4d13759 100644
--- a/distribution/changelog.txt
+++ b/distribution/changelog.txt
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@
 - Fix: [#23348] Console set commands don't print output properly.
 - Fix: [#23376] Peeps with balloons, hats and umbrellas may leave artifacts on screen.
 - Fix: [#23486] Object selection minimum requirements can be bypassed with close window hotkey.
+- Fix: [#23496] Newly spawned vehicles are invisible when spawned while the game is paused.
 
 0.4.17 (2024-12-08)
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diff --git a/src/openrct2/GameState.cpp b/src/openrct2/GameState.cpp
index 7196278d68cd..f3ffeeaa79a6 100644
--- a/src/openrct2/GameState.cpp
+++ b/src/openrct2/GameState.cpp
@@ -177,6 +177,7 @@ namespace OpenRCT2
 
                 // Post-tick game actions.
                 GameActions::ProcessQueue();
+                UpdateEntitiesSpatialIndex();
             }
         }