diff --git a/crates/bevy_asset/src/lib.rs b/crates/bevy_asset/src/lib.rs
index ea8caf003..1b4b4bbf9 100644
--- a/crates/bevy_asset/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/bevy_asset/src/lib.rs
@@ -134,7 +134,7 @@ impl Default for AssetPlugin {
     fn default() -> Self {
         Self {
             mode: AssetMode::Unprocessed,
-            file_path: Self::DEFAULT_UNPROCESSED_FILE_PATH.to_string(),
+            file_path: "/assets/examples".to_string(),
             processed_file_path: Self::DEFAULT_PROCESSED_FILE_PATH.to_string(),
             watch_for_changes_override: None,
             meta_check: AssetMetaCheck::default(),