diff --git a/core/src/com/unciv/models/metadata/GameSettings.kt b/core/src/com/unciv/models/metadata/GameSettings.kt
index cec994c87b..a3dbd6c558 100644
--- a/core/src/com/unciv/models/metadata/GameSettings.kt
+++ b/core/src/com/unciv/models/metadata/GameSettings.kt
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ class GameSettings {
     var autoBuildingRoads: Boolean = true
     var showMinimap: Boolean = true
     var showPixelUnits: Boolean = false
-    var showPixelImprovements: Boolean = false
+    var showPixelImprovements: Boolean = true
     var nuclearWeaponEnabled = false
 
     var userId = ""