diff --git a/gamedir/Data-1.13/Mod_Settings.ini b/gamedir/Data-1.13/Mod_Settings.ini
index 1a58503b5..8947de731 100644
--- a/gamedir/Data-1.13/Mod_Settings.ini
+++ b/gamedir/Data-1.13/Mod_Settings.ini
@@ -247,6 +247,10 @@ ADD_MADLAB_SECTOR_3_Y = 9
 ADD_MADLAB_SECTOR_4_X = 4
 ADD_MADLAB_SECTOR_4_Y = 5
 
+;plays all meanwhile cutscenes
+;If FALSE, Elliot and other meanwhile implications will still be executed behind the scenes
+ALL_MEANWHILE_CUTSCENE = TRUE
+
 ;plays meanwhile cutscene ordering the release of creatures for ENABLE_CREPITUS = TRUE setting
 ;If FALSE, underground creature sectors and enemies will still be spawned
 CREATURE_MEANWHILE_CUTSCENE = TRUE
diff --git a/gamedir/Data/Mod_Settings.ini b/gamedir/Data/Mod_Settings.ini
index 1a58503b5..8947de731 100644
--- a/gamedir/Data/Mod_Settings.ini
+++ b/gamedir/Data/Mod_Settings.ini
@@ -247,6 +247,10 @@ ADD_MADLAB_SECTOR_3_Y = 9
 ADD_MADLAB_SECTOR_4_X = 4
 ADD_MADLAB_SECTOR_4_Y = 5
 
+;plays all meanwhile cutscenes
+;If FALSE, Elliot and other meanwhile implications will still be executed behind the scenes
+ALL_MEANWHILE_CUTSCENE = TRUE
+
 ;plays meanwhile cutscene ordering the release of creatures for ENABLE_CREPITUS = TRUE setting
 ;If FALSE, underground creature sectors and enemies will still be spawned
 CREATURE_MEANWHILE_CUTSCENE = TRUE