diff --git a/crates/bevy_winit/src/winit_config.rs b/crates/bevy_winit/src/winit_config.rs
index f2cb424ec..e68e01de0 100644
--- a/crates/bevy_winit/src/winit_config.rs
+++ b/crates/bevy_winit/src/winit_config.rs
@@ -31,14 +31,7 @@ impl WinitSettings {
     ///
     /// Use the [`EventLoopProxy`](crate::EventLoopProxy) to request a redraw from outside bevy.
     pub fn desktop_app() -> Self {
-        WinitSettings {
-            focused_mode: UpdateMode::Reactive {
-                wait: Duration::from_secs(5),
-            },
-            unfocused_mode: UpdateMode::ReactiveLowPower {
-                wait: Duration::from_secs(60),
-            },
-        }
+        Self::default()
     }
 
     /// Returns the current [`UpdateMode`].