diff --git a/worlds/ladx/LinksAwakeningClient.py b/worlds/ladx/LinksAwakeningClient.py
index 62b1a27487..70bd4d8b9b 100644
--- a/worlds/ladx/LinksAwakeningClient.py
+++ b/worlds/ladx/LinksAwakeningClient.py
@@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ class RAGameboy():
         return response
 
     async def async_recv(self, timeout=1.0):
-        response = await asyncio.wait_for(asyncio.get_event_loop().sock_recv(self.socket, 4096), timeout)
+        response = await asyncio.wait_for(asyncio.get_running_loop().sock_recv(self.socket, 4096), timeout)
         return response
 
     async def check_safe_gameplay(self, throw=True):