diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/storage/CoreBlock.java b/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/storage/CoreBlock.java
index aa593ef25f..cabdbe6549 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/storage/CoreBlock.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/storage/CoreBlock.java
@@ -622,6 +622,11 @@ public class CoreBlock extends StorageBlock{
                 //just create an explosion, no fire. this prevents immediate recapture
                 Damage.dynamicExplosion(x, y, 0, 0, 0, tilesize * block.size / 2f, state.rules.damageExplosions);
                 Fx.commandSend.at(x, y, 140f);
+
+                //make sure the sound still plays
+                if(!headless){
+                    playDestroySound();
+                }
             }else{
                 super.onDestroyed();
             }