diff --git a/src/logic/scripting/lua/libs/libaudio.cpp b/src/logic/scripting/lua/libs/libaudio.cpp
index 5e5d6964..07a53827 100644
--- a/src/logic/scripting/lua/libs/libaudio.cpp
+++ b/src/logic/scripting/lua/libs/libaudio.cpp
@@ -66,9 +66,15 @@ inline audio::speakerid_t play_stream(
     if (channel == -1) {
         return 0;
     }
-    auto paths = scripting::engine->getResPaths();
+    io::path file;
+    if (std::strchr(filename, ':')) {
+        file = std::string(filename);
+    } else {
+        auto paths = scripting::engine->getResPaths();
+        file = paths->find(filename);
+    }
     return audio::play_stream(
-        paths->find(filename),
+        file,
         glm::vec3(
             static_cast<float>(x), static_cast<float>(y), static_cast<float>(z)
         ),