diff --git a/files/settings-default.cfg b/files/settings-default.cfg
index e450f6518b..1c87c5dd5b 100644
--- a/files/settings-default.cfg
+++ b/files/settings-default.cfg
@@ -172,11 +172,11 @@ force shaders = false
 force per pixel lighting = false
 
 # Restrict the amount of lighting that an object can receive to a maximum of (1,1,1).
-# Only affects objects that render with shaders (see 'force shaders' option).
+# Only affects objects that render with shaders (see 'force shaders' option). Always affects terrain.
 # Setting this option to 'true' results in fixed-function compatible lighting, but the lighting
 # may appear 'dull' and there might be color shifts.
 # Setting this option to 'false' results in more realistic lighting.
-clamp lighting = false
+clamp lighting = true
 
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