diff --git a/gamedir/Data-1.13/Ja2_Options.INI b/gamedir/Data-1.13/Ja2_Options.INI
index 296de24d8..c6f830e28 100644
--- a/gamedir/Data-1.13/Ja2_Options.INI
+++ b/gamedir/Data-1.13/Ja2_Options.INI
@@ -1632,6 +1632,10 @@ ENERGY_COST_FOR_WEAPON_WEIGHT = 100
 ; 0 = disabled. 100 = default. Max is 250 (rather excessive).
 ENERGY_COST_FOR_WEAPON_RECOIL_KICK = 100
 
+; If set to TRUE, enables proper realtime decision making for any named NPC (i.e. NPCs tied to a profile). As a result such 
+; NPCs are not required to be in CIV_TEAM anymore.
+ALL_NAMED_NPCS_DECIDE_ACTION = FALSE
+
 
 ;******************************************************************************************************************************
 ;******************************************************************************************************************************
diff --git a/gamedir/Data/Ja2_Options.INI b/gamedir/Data/Ja2_Options.INI
index 06d78b4ed..d65751e35 100644
--- a/gamedir/Data/Ja2_Options.INI
+++ b/gamedir/Data/Ja2_Options.INI
@@ -1624,6 +1624,11 @@ ENERGY_COST_FOR_WEAPON_WEIGHT = 0
 ; 0 = disabled. 100 = default. Max is 250 (rather excessive).
 ENERGY_COST_FOR_WEAPON_RECOIL_KICK = 0
 
+; If set to TRUE, enables proper realtime decision making for any named NPC (i.e. NPCs tied to a profile). As a result such 
+; NPCs are not required to be in CIV_TEAM anymore.
+ALL_NAMED_NPCS_DECIDE_ACTION = FALSE
+
+
 ;******************************************************************************************************************************
 ;******************************************************************************************************************************