diff --git a/distribution/src/config/elasticsearch.yml b/distribution/src/config/elasticsearch.yml
index a87d7f70825ed..a59e9ccfff762 100644
--- a/distribution/src/config/elasticsearch.yml
+++ b/distribution/src/config/elasticsearch.yml
@@ -73,14 +73,6 @@ ${path.logs}
 #
 # For more information, consult the discovery and cluster formation module documentation.
 #
-# ---------------------------------- Gateway -----------------------------------
-#
-# Block initial recovery after a full cluster restart until N nodes are started:
-#
-#gateway.recover_after_nodes: 3
-#
-# For more information, consult the gateway module documentation.
-#
 # ---------------------------------- Various -----------------------------------
 #
 # Require explicit names when deleting indices: