diff --git a/core/src/com/unciv/models/metadata/GameSettings.kt b/core/src/com/unciv/models/metadata/GameSettings.kt
index 75093a4c..e9b6f194 100644
--- a/core/src/com/unciv/models/metadata/GameSettings.kt
+++ b/core/src/com/unciv/models/metadata/GameSettings.kt
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ class GameSettings {
     var showPixelUnits: Boolean = false
     var showPixelImprovements: Boolean = true
     var showPixelResources: Boolean = true
-    var nuclearWeaponEnabled = false
+    var nuclearWeaponEnabled = true
     var continuousRendering = false
     var userId = ""
     var multiplayerTurnCheckerEnabled = true