diff --git a/griffin/griffin.c b/griffin/griffin.c
index 7af09ff1f6..d4f0c2c5fd 100644
--- a/griffin/griffin.c
+++ b/griffin/griffin.c
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@
 * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with RetroArch.
 * If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 */
+#define VFS_FRONTEND
 #include <retro_environment.h>
 
 #define CINTERFACE