diff --git a/engine/core/Engine.ts b/engine/core/Engine.ts
index df79f52..49ab873 100644
--- a/engine/core/Engine.ts
+++ b/engine/core/Engine.ts
@@ -209,6 +209,7 @@ export class Engine {
 
     if (!this.loopActive && time >= scene.loopStart) {
       this.loopActive = true
+      this.videoManager.setMuted(true)
       const validChoices = this.getValidChoices(scene)
       if (validChoices.length > 0) {
         this.emit('choiceRequest', validChoices)