diff --git a/src/apprt/embedded.zig b/src/apprt/embedded.zig
index 8dab646ac..5c4c7bbc5 100644
--- a/src/apprt/embedded.zig
+++ b/src/apprt/embedded.zig
@@ -177,6 +177,7 @@ pub const Surface = struct {
             app.core_app.alloc,
             &config,
             .{ .rt_app = app, .mailbox = &app.core_app.mailbox },
+            app.core_app.resources_dir,
             self,
         );
         errdefer self.core_surface.deinit();