diff --git a/meson.options b/meson.options
index 1121b453a..6f4f4808b 100644
--- a/meson.options
+++ b/meson.options
@@ -17,6 +17,6 @@ option('enable_vsync',
 option(
   'gles',
   type: 'boolean',
-  value: true,
+  value: false,
   description: 'Use OpenGL ES instead of Desktop GL',
 )