diff --git a/src/wolfgame.py b/src/wolfgame.py
index 1ea30d7..ae98f01 100644
--- a/src/wolfgame.py
+++ b/src/wolfgame.py
@@ -486,15 +486,6 @@ def forced_exit(cli, nick, chan, rest):
     except Exception:
         notify_error(cli, chan, errlog)
 
-    try:
-        with sqlite3.connect("data.sqlite3", check_same_thread=False) as conn:
-            c = conn.cursor()
-            players = var.list_players()
-            if players:
-                c.execute("UPDATE pre_restart_state SET players = ?", (" ".join(players),))
-    except Exception:
-        notify_error(cli, chan, errlog)
-
     try:
         reset()
     except Exception: