diff --git a/neo/framework/Licensee.h b/neo/framework/Licensee.h
index ba04bbe3..bfccc2ac 100644
--- a/neo/framework/Licensee.h
+++ b/neo/framework/Licensee.h
@@ -97,7 +97,9 @@ If you have questions concerning this license or the applicable additional terms
 #define WIN32_CONSOLE_CLASS				"dhewm 3 WinConsole"
 
 // Linux info
+#ifndef LINUX_DEFAULT_PATH // allow overriding it from the build system with -DLINUX_DEFAULT_PATH="/bla/foo/whatever"
 #define LINUX_DEFAULT_PATH				"/usr/local/games/doom3"
+#endif
 
 // CD Key file info
 // goes into BASE_GAMEDIR whatever the fs_game is set to