diff --git a/code/controllers/configuration.dm b/code/controllers/configuration.dm
index 0f70d6eb00291..7852a061a8bd6 100644
--- a/code/controllers/configuration.dm
+++ b/code/controllers/configuration.dm
@@ -133,7 +133,7 @@ var/list/gamemode_cache = list()
 	var/revival_cloning = 1
 	var/revival_brain_life = -1
 
-	var/use_loyalty_implants = 0
+	var/use_loyalty_implants = 1
 
 	var/welder_vision = 1
 	var/generate_asteroid = 1