diff --git a/code/modules/mob/new_player/preferences.dm b/code/modules/mob/new_player/preferences.dm
index 0c649035342..610e8851b8e 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/new_player/preferences.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/new_player/preferences.dm
@@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ datum/preferences
 		b_eyes = 0
 
 		//UI style
-		UI = UI_OLD
+		UI = UI_NEW
 
 		//Mob preview
 		icon/preview_icon = null