diff --git a/Server/worldprops/default.conf b/Server/worldprops/default.conf
index 308db7417..bd8588064 100644
--- a/Server/worldprops/default.conf
+++ b/Server/worldprops/default.conf
@@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ jad_practice_enabled = false
 enable_global_chat = false
 #minimum HA value for announcements of bots selling on ge
 ge_announcement_limit = 500
-enable_castle_wars = false
+enable_castle_wars = true
 personalized_shops = false
 bots_influence_ge_price = true
 #verbose cutscene logging (for cutscenes in the new system)