diff --git a/polymer/eduke32/source/premap.c b/polymer/eduke32/source/premap.c
index ea27d8001..294bf13bb 100644
--- a/polymer/eduke32/source/premap.c
+++ b/polymer/eduke32/source/premap.c
@@ -1793,6 +1793,7 @@ int G_EnterLevel(int gameMode)
 
     if (g_networkMode != NET_DEDICATED_SERVER)
     {
+        S_PauseSounds(0);
         FX_StopAllSounds();
         S_ClearSoundLocks();
         FX_SetReverb(0);