diff --git a/framework/scenes/world/actors/visuals/init.lua b/framework/scenes/world/actors/visuals/init.lua
index bf71a1c..09f01ff 100644
--- a/framework/scenes/world/actors/visuals/init.lua
+++ b/framework/scenes/world/actors/visuals/init.lua
@@ -25,6 +25,12 @@ function Visual:_removeVisual()
     end
 end
 
+function Visual:_updateVisual(dt)
+    if (self.visualMode == "sprite") then
+        self.visual:update(dt)
+    end
+end
+
 function Visual:_getShapeData(mode)
     local position = self.position:clone()
     local dimensions = {