diff --git a/rust/src/player.rs b/rust/src/player.rs
index 033e135..3869217 100644
--- a/rust/src/player.rs
+++ b/rust/src/player.rs
@@ -450,6 +450,9 @@ impl ICharacterBody3D for LocalPlayer {
         self.movement_dir = input_direction;
 
         if let Some(mesh) = &mut self.soldier_mesh {
+            mesh.bind_mut()
+                .update_movement(Vector2::new(self.movement_dir.x, -self.movement_dir.z));
+
             mesh.bind_mut().update_y_look(self.look_up);
         }