diff --git a/Scripts/Levels/arena_level.gd b/Scripts/Levels/arena_level.gd
index ba17740..a8d2fb8 100644
--- a/Scripts/Levels/arena_level.gd
+++ b/Scripts/Levels/arena_level.gd
@@ -75,6 +75,7 @@ func _on_cutscene_finished(cutscene_name: String):
 			gameover_image.texture = load("res://Hiro/hiro_game_over_screen_nsfw.png")
 		gameover_screen_player.play("fade_in")
 		player.in_cutscene = true
+		game_state.can_pause = false
 	elif cutscene_name == "talking_to_nem":
 		nem_npc.interaction_cutscene = null
 		hiro_ai.set_ai_enabled(true)
@@ -88,6 +89,7 @@ func _on_cutscene_finished(cutscene_name: String):
 		credits.visible = true
 		credits.reveal(player.health == player.max_health)
 		player.in_cutscene = true
+		game_state.can_pause = false
 	
 func _on_credits_requested_reward():
 	reward_nsfw.visible = Globals.nsfw