diff --git a/CMakeLists.txt b/CMakeLists.txt
index 733e4995..2a0c0a3f 100644
--- a/CMakeLists.txt
+++ b/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ cmake_policy(SET CMP0079 NEW)
 # set(FETCHCONTENT_UPDATES_DISCONNECTED ON)
 
 option(DUSK_BUILD_TESTS "Enable tests" OFF)
-option(DUSK_NETWORKING "Enable networking support" ON)
+option(DUSK_NETWORKING "Enable networking support" OFF)
 
 set(DUSK_GAME_NAME "Dusk" CACHE STRING "Game display name")
 set(DUSK_GAME_AUTHOR "YourWishes" CACHE STRING "Game author / coder")