diff --git a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Osu/Objects/Slider.cs b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Osu/Objects/Slider.cs
index dd75a86f96..98e536de38 100644
--- a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Osu/Objects/Slider.cs
+++ b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Osu/Objects/Slider.cs
@@ -142,7 +142,7 @@ public double SliderVelocity
             set => SliderVelocityBindable.Value = value;
         }
 
-        public bool GenerateTicks { get; set; }
+        public bool GenerateTicks { get; set; } = true;
 
         [JsonIgnore]
         public SliderHeadCircle HeadCircle { get; protected set; }