diff --git a/gamedir/Data-1.13/Ja2_Options.INI b/gamedir/Data-1.13/Ja2_Options.INI
index a10e31c34..8bca794ed 100644
--- a/gamedir/Data-1.13/Ja2_Options.INI
+++ b/gamedir/Data-1.13/Ja2_Options.INI
@@ -623,6 +623,11 @@ RESTRICT_FEMALE_ENEMIES_EXCEPT_ELITE = TRUE
 ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 SMALL_SIZE_PB = FALSE
 
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+; Hide progress bar when cursor is on the top row of the map
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+AUTO_HIDE_PB = TRUE
+
 ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 ; If set to TRUE, roof structures (e.g. sandbags) above explored rooms will be hidden at ground level view
 ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------