diff --git a/modules/desktop/hyprland/hyprland.nix b/modules/desktop/hyprland/hyprland.nix
index 8908aad..15667cb 100644
--- a/modules/desktop/hyprland/hyprland.nix
+++ b/modules/desktop/hyprland/hyprland.nix
@@ -98,6 +98,9 @@ in
           animation = [
             "windows, 1, 3, ease"
             "fade, 1, 3, ease"
+            # Layer surfaces like the launcher appear near-instantly.
+            "layersIn, 1, 1, ease"
+            "fadeLayersIn, 1, 1, ease"
             "workspaces, 1, 3, ease"
             "border, 1, 3, ease"
           ];