diff --git a/game/settings/settings.py b/game/settings/settings.py
index ce86513a..7189755a 100644
--- a/game/settings/settings.py
+++ b/game/settings/settings.py
@@ -290,7 +290,7 @@ class Settings:
         "Fast forward mission to first contact (WIP)",
         page=MISSION_GENERATOR_PAGE,
         section=GAMEPLAY_SECTION,
-        default=True,
+        default=False,
         detail=(
             "If enabled, the mission will be generated at the point of first contact."
         ),