diff --git a/src/skate3_user_settings.h b/src/skate3_user_settings.h
index 3fdc520..1321e65 100644
--- a/src/skate3_user_settings.h
+++ b/src/skate3_user_settings.h
@@ -12,7 +12,9 @@ struct LocalProfile {
   std::string gamertag;
   uint64_t xuid = 0;
   bool signed_in = true;
-  bool live_signed_in = false;
+  // netcode-revival: default the profile to Xbox Live signed-in so the
+  // game's online gates (which require XamUserGetSigninState == 2) open.
+  bool live_signed_in = true;
 };
 
 struct LocalProfileStore {