diff --git a/gamedir/Data-1.13/Ja2_Options.INI b/gamedir/Data-1.13/Ja2_Options.INI
index 396b8d298..2e5369ea4 100644
--- a/gamedir/Data-1.13/Ja2_Options.INI
+++ b/gamedir/Data-1.13/Ja2_Options.INI
@@ -2456,6 +2456,10 @@ ALLOW_TAKE_PRISONERS = TRUE
 ; can you offer enemies a surrender option?
 ENEMY_CAN_SURRENDER = TRUE
 
+; can you offer your own surrender to the enemy? This will not work while certain quests are active, or if the enemy already asked
+; you to surrender, and you refused
+PLAYER_CAN_ASK_TO_SURRENDER = TRUE
+
 ; chance that released soldiers join the army again
 PRISONER_RETURN_TO_ARMY_CHANCE = 50