diff --git a/engine/display/__init__.py b/engine/display/__init__.py
index 3ee2b26..3a453bf 100644
--- a/engine/display/__init__.py
+++ b/engine/display/__init__.py
@@ -80,6 +80,7 @@ class DisplayRegistry:
     @classmethod
     def create(cls, name: str, **kwargs) -> Display | None:
         """Create a display instance by name."""
+        cls.initialize()
         backend_class = cls.get(name)
         if backend_class:
             return backend_class(**kwargs)